$3,785,000
4715 81st Avenue
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Beds
4
Baths
5
Sq Ft
4,440
Lot
0.37 ac
Year built
1987
Type
Residential
Days listed
0
MLS #
2574855
About this home
Some homes are built to impress. This one was built to endure. Thoughtfully designed by renowned architect Curtis Gelotte and expertly crafted by Bender Chaffey, this custom residence has been cherished by its original owners since the day it was completed and is now offered for sale for the first time. Perched high above Mercer Island's storied Forest Avenue, the home enjoys sweeping western views across Lake Washington to Seward Park, while a rare large, level yard and expansive entertaining decks create an effortless connection between home and landscape. Soaring ceilings and walls of glass invite natural light deep into the living spaces, changing with the seasons and the time of day. Every line, proportion, and material was carefully considered, creating a home that feels as timeless today as it did when it was first imagined. Formal and informal spaces unfold naturally, balancing grand entertaining with comfortable everyday living. There is a quiet confidence to this home. Nothing feels excessive, yet every detail reflects exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design. It is a home that rewards careful attention, revealing new details with every visit. Rarely does a residence of this caliber, designed by one of the Northwest's most respected architects and built by one of Mercer Island's premier builders, become available. More than a home, it is a legacy property, created with intention and ready for its next chapter.
Interior features
Exterior features
Appliances
Schools
Elementary
Island Park Elem
Middle
Islander Mid
High
Mercer Isl High
Property details
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Parking
- Attached Garage
- View
- City, Lake, Mountains
- Lot
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Style
- Contemporary
- Levels
- Two
- Fireplaces
- 4
Costs
- Price / sq ft
- $852
- Annual taxes
- $24,297 (2025)
Estimate your monthly payment
$21,164/mo
- Principal & interest
- $19,139
- Property taxes
- $2,025
Estimate only — excludes homeowner's insurance and PMI. Rates shown are not a quote. Talk to us to connect with a lender.
Location
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Approximate location. Contact us to confirm the exact address.
Listing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.— Lori Holden Scott.Listing data courtesy of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal.
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