4889 Forest Avenue SE · Mercer Island, WA 98040
Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Kelly Weisfield #NWM2568232
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.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Multi Level
- Stories
- Multi/split level
- Year built
- 1982
- Lot size
- 15,421 sq ft (0.35 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2568232
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- Central Air, Forced Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer
- Fireplace
- 3 · Gas, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Jetted Tub, Loft, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Cellar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- View
- City, Lake, Mountains, Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 3
- Parking features
- Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Westside
- Community features
- CCRs
- HOA dues
- $2,000/yr
- Property tax
- $24,938 (2025)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Aug 12, 2026
- Days on market
- 96
- Price per sq ft
- $743
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2018-10-01
- Sold$2,950,000
- 2006-11-30
- Sold$1,816,000
Schools
School district: Mercer Island
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Islander Mid
- High
- Mercer Island High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 1% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS
Listing agent: Kelly Weisfield.
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Data last updated 2026-09-16.