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$1,895,000 Sale Pending
Property Description
Available for the first time in 40 years, this lovely 2-story traditional offers all the right spaces in a prime First Hill location. Enjoy the spacious interiors as-is, enhance them with your own stylish updates, or start fresh on the level and expansive 11,300 square foot lot. The circular layout allows easy flow from light-filled living and dining areas into the sky-lit kitchen and open casual spaces beyond. Cooking is a breeze with stainless-steel appliances, ample cabinets, plenty of counter space, and a breakfast bar extending into the open dining nook. Kick back in the comfy family room with custom media cabinets and breezy A/C, or step out for barbecues on the back deck and grassy play lawn beyond bordered by lush, mature landscaping. Your primary suite, two more bedrooms, and an office nook are all together upstairs along with built-in library shelving off the stairway. Don't miss the full guest apartment with its own eat-in kitchen, living area, 4th bedroom, and ¾ bath...perfect for guests, an au pair, multi-generational living, or potential rental income! Just minutes from I-90/light rail access to Seattle or Bellevue, shopping, dining, top-rated schools, and parks. A rare chance to shape your future equity in one of the Seattle area's most coveted zip codes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2958 72nd Ave SE
General
- Price: $1,895,000
- Taxes: $12,623 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2538302
- Updated: 6/19/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Fireplace(s): Electric
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Fenced-Fully
- Security/Safety: Fully Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off Street
Location
- Area: 510 - Mercer Island
- County: King
- Subdivision: First Hill
- Driving Directions: From SE 24th Street, go South on 72nd Ave SE. Home is on the left side of street across from First Hill Park.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- High School District: Mercer Island
- Elementary School: West Mercer Elem
- Middle School: Islander Mid
- High School: Mercer Isl High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Baseboard
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 3,120
- Finished Total: 3,120 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1978
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2594
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,300
- Lot Size Source: KCR
- Topography: Level
- Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $12,623
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 5315100759
Listed by Marianne Parks | Windermere Mercer Island | (206) 232-0446 and Cynthia L Schoonmaker | Windermere Mercer Island | (206) 232-0446
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Schools
Schools serving 2958 72nd Ave SE
School District:Mercer Island School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West Mercer Elementary School 4141 81st Avenue Southeast, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Northwood Elementary School, Mercer Island, WA 4030 86th Avenue Southeast, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Islander Middle School 8225 Southeast 72nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
Mercer Island High School 9100 Southeast 42nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2958 72nd Ave SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/17/2026
Listed
$1,895,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2958 72nd Ave SE
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$13,883
10%
$2,129,000
11%
2024
$12,623
1%
$1,926,000
-5%
2024
$12,465
—
$2,023,000
—
2022
$12,418
16%
$2,023,000
34%
2021
$10,695
—
$1,512,000
13%
2021
$10,695
-1%
$1,335,000
-2%
2020
$10,768
7%
$1,362,000
2%
2019
$10,032
-4%
$1,334,000
11%
2018
$10,452
18%
$1,204,000
11%
2017
$8,830
7%
$1,084,000
10%
2016
$8,215
4%
$982,000
9%
2015
$7,915
24%
$904,000
29%
2014
$6,400
—
$700,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2958 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (MLS# 2538302) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 2958 72nd Avenue SE is currently listed for $1,895,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 2958 72nd Avenue SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Mercer Island? You can browse all Mercer Island real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
