4715 81st Avenue SE · Mercer Island, WA 98040
Source: NWMLS · John L. Scott, Inc. · Lori Holden Scott #NWM2596645
About this home
Perched high above Forest Avenue in one of Mercer Island’s most desirable neighborhoods, this stately, one-owner custom home enjoys sweeping western views of Lake Washington, Seward Park and the Olympic Mountains. Lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained, the home offers an exceptional floor plan designed to capture the views at every opportunity. Soaring ceilings and open living and dining rooms create a wonderful setting for entertaining, while the spacious kitchen is truly the heart of the home. Enjoy afternoon sunshine and spectacular sunsets from the west-facing deck or morning coffee on the peaceful east-facing deck. A main-floor bedroom with adjacent ¾ bath is ideal for guests or extended stays. Upstairs, the entire level is devoted to a luxurious primary retreat featuring a sitting room with fireplace, private view balcony, enormous dual walk-in closets and a dedicated home office. The lower level impresses with 12-foot ceilings, a generous great room, minibar and two additional en-suite bedrooms. Abundant storage provides plenty of room for holiday decorations, luggage and everything in between, with potential to create a fifth bedroom and additional bath. A level yard offers room for gardening and play, while the rare street-to-street lot adds to this property's appeal. An exceptional combination of location, views, thoughtful design and impeccable condition. A truly special offering!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1987
- Building area
- 5,140 sq ft
- Lot size
- 16,200 sq ft (0.37 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2596645
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer
- Fireplace
- 4 · Gas, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Loft, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Brick, Wood
- Roof
- Shake
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- View
- City, Lake, Mountains
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 9
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 3
- Parking features
- Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Westside
- Property tax
- $26,729 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Oct 20, 2026
- Days active
- 73
- Price per sq ft
- $787
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Schools
School district: Mercer Island
- Elementary
- Island Park Elem
- Middle
- Islander Mid
- High
- Mercer Island High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 1% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: John L. Scott, Inc.
Listing agent: Lori Holden Scott.
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Data last updated 2026-10-30.