$3,650,000
4889 Forest Avenue
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Beds
5
Baths
4
Sq Ft
4,910
Lot
0.35 ac
Year built
1982
Type
Residential
Days listed
23
MLS #
2568232
About this home
Coveted Westside Shared Waterfront! Enjoy the best of Mercer Island waterfront living with boat moorage, 100' of community beach, a new dock, boat lift, and beautifully refreshed beachfront grounds. Set in a sought-after mid-Island neighborhood, this updated home blends lake views, dramatic architecture, and exceptional spaces for gathering, entertaining, and everyday living. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows fill the open great room with natural light, flowing seamlessly to an expansive IPE deck overlooking the sport court and turf lawn. The gourmet kitchen anchors the home with high-end appliances and stylish updates, while a dedicated office, formal dining room, and lake-view living room provide space for every occasion. Upstairs, four bedrooms include a serene lake-view primary suite with a flexible bonus room, walk-in closets, and a luxurious 5-piece bath. A rooftop patio offers the perfect spot to unwind with sunset skies and sparkling water views. The lower level features a spacious rec room, wine cellar, and guest suite - ideal for hosting the crowd. Extensively updated with a new roof, windows, paint, automated blinds, A/C, and furnace. Oversized 3-car garage, storage shed, and bonus storage room. A rare opportunity to enjoy boating, beach days, and an exceptional Mercer Island lifestyle.
Interior features
Exterior features
Appliances
Schools
Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Islander Mid
High
Mercer Isl High
Property details
- Heating
- Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- Central Air, Forced Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Parking
- Attached Garage
- View
- City, Lake, Mountains, Territorial
- Lot
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Levels
- Multi/Split
- Fireplaces
- 3
Costs
- Price / sq ft
- $743
- Annual taxes
- $24,938 (2025)
- HOA dues
- $2,000 / annually
Estimate your monthly payment
$20,701/mo
- Principal & interest
- $18,456
- Property taxes
- $2,078
- HOA dues
- $167
Estimate only — excludes homeowner's insurance and PMI. Rates shown are not a quote. Talk to us to connect with a lender.
Location
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Approximate location. Contact us to confirm the exact address.
Listing courtesy of COMPASS— Kelly Weisfield.Listing data courtesy of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal.
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