Rockhood
$4,790,000List price
3 bed · 4 bath · 3,670 sq ft
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4835 Forest Avenue SE · Mercer Island, WA 98040

Source: NWMLS · Windermere Mercer Island · Julie Wilson #NWM2551386

About this home

An extraordinary opportunity on Mercer Island’s coveted Gold Coast—now offered at a compelling new price. Its exceptional street-to-water lot encompasses nearly half an acre edged by 53 feet of prized western shoreline. You’ll savor front row views across the lake to the Seattle skyline and Seward Park, arguably among the most breathtaking vistas on the Island. The large covered dock is a boater's dream complete with two boat lifts—one ready to accommodate a vessel up to 50,000 pounds. A grandfathered boathouse at the water's edge is a true rarity that can no longer be replicated under today's shoreline regulations. After a day making memories out on the lake, colorful sunsets carry you home to your waterside lawn and beautifully terraced walkway leading up to even more views from the house. The main residence plus a separate apartment above are offered as a blank canvas ready for your vision…whether that's a thoughtful renovation of the original mid-century design, or a ground-up rebuild to fully capture this irreplaceable setting. Add your signature style and create a new legacy to be loved for generations to come. Waterfront aficionados will recognize this extraordinary, diamond in the rough prospect to secure incredible views, coveted waterfront, and a boater's dock that simply can't be recreated.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Fixer
Year built
1958
Building area
4,110 sq ft
Lot size
20,597 sq ft (0.47 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2551386

Interior

Heating
Baseboard, Ductless, Radiant
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
3 · Gas, Wood Burning
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), Jetted Tub, Security System, Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wine Cellar, Wired for Generator
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Metal/Vinyl
Roof
See Remarks, Torch Down
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved
Topography
Sloped,Terraces
View
City, Lake, Mountains, Territorial
Waterfront
Yes

Parking

Parking spaces
4
Carport
Yes
Covered spaces
4
Parking features
Attached Carport, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Westside
Property tax
$31,124 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$5,450,000 (12.1% price cut)
Listed on
Jul 8, 2026
Days on market
100
Price per sq ft
$1,305
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Mercer Island

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Islander Mid
High
Mercer Island High School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 1% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere Mercer Island

Listing agent: Julie Wilson.

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Data last updated 2026-09-19.