2242 79th Avenue NE · Medina, WA 98039
Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Tere Foster #NWM2570687
About this home
East Coast sophistication & timeless style privately nestled on one of Medina’s most prized avenues. Reimagined and rebuilt in 2012, this exceptional residence is set on nearly three-quarters of an acre overlooking the 5th green of the renowned Overlake Golf & Country Club. A fresh interpretation of classic architecture unfolds through an open floor plan designed for effortless entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Sun-drenched, refined spaces include a soaring living room, family room with French doors to the view deck, and an eat-in kitchen with room for many chefs. 5 bedrooms including 3 on the main level and a view primary suite offering verdant golf course views and a spa-like bath with gorgeous Calacatta marble. The lower level boasts a rec room with wet bar and kitchenette, exercise room, and an additional bedroom + bath. Lush, tranquil outdoor living areas for gathering and soaking in the view. Treasured privacy within minutes of top-rated schools,
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built
- 1965 (renovated 2012)
- Building area
- 5,710 sq ft
- Lot size
- 29,523 sq ft (0.68 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2570687
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, HEPA Air Filtration
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, See Remarks, Slate, Stone, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Gas
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Pantry, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Brick, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Golf Course, Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 3
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Medina
- Community features
- Park, Trail(s)
- Property tax
- $48,335 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Aug 18, 2026
- Days on market
- 191
- Price per sq ft
- $1,271
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing, Negotiable
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2013-04-23
- Sold$3,250,000
- 2012-01-27
- Sold$1,400,000
- 2005-04-01
- Sold$2,175,000
Schools
School district: Bellevue
- Elementary
- Medina Elem
- Middle
- Chinook Mid
- High
- Bellevue High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 6% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS
Listing agent: Tere Foster.
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Data last updated 2026-08-20.