1837 72nd Avenue SE · Mercer Island, WA 98040
Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Travis Allen Darby #NWM2596568
About this home
RARE LAND. PREMIER LOCATION. EXCEPTIONAL POSSIBILITIES. An approximately half-acre Mercer Island parcel near Town Center and next door to the iconic Roanoke Inn presents a compelling opportunity to explore the possibilities of this unique property. The existing four bedroom home is move-in ready and full of character, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, a cozy fireplace, lake and city views. Live in it, rent it, or enjoy it while you plan what’s next. With reported R-15 zoning and potential for future improvements, this is a rare chance to envision what comes next in a highly desirable island setting. Buyer to verify lot size, zoning, development potential, and all applicable requirements with the City of Mercer Island.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- One and one half
- Year built
- 1922 (renovated 1991)
- Lot size
- 21,565 sq ft (0.5 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2596568
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Forced Air
- Fireplace
- 1
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Paved
- Topography
- Level
- View
- City, Lake
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Parking features
- None, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Mercer Island
- Property tax
- $12,978 (2026)
Transaction
- Price per sq ft
- $1,139
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2007-06-06
- Sold$1,076,000
Schools
School district: Mercer Island
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Mercer Island High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 1% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS
Listing agent: Travis Allen Darby.
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Data last updated 2026-10-27.