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$2,400,000
Property Description
Blending classic Northwest design w/generous living spaces, this home invites both connection & comfort. Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot, the upper-level features 5BR's/2.5BA's providing ample room for all. The main floor is thoughtfully designed for everyday living & entertaining w/welcoming living & dining rms sharing a double-sided fireplace, comfortable family rm off kitchen, powder rm & home office w/sep outdoor entrance. Vaulted cedar ceilings add warmth & character, while sliding doors open to a fully fenced backyard w/expansive patio-perfect for BBQs. A/C, new roof & generator hook-up. Blocks from Lakeridge Elem & IMS, trails & south-end shopping, this is a home where gatherings flow easily & every season feels like home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8801 SE 78th St
General
- Sold For: $2,400,000
- Taxes: $12,623 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2417834
- Added to Site: 152 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Upper - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Security/Safety: Fully Fenced, Security System
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Garage
Location
- Area: 510 - Mercer Island
- County: King
- Subdivision: South End
- Building Name: ISLAND TERRACE ADD
- Driving Directions: Going south on Island Crest, turn left on 78th Street, house is first home on the right.
School Information
- High School District: Mercer Island
- Elementary School: Lakeridge Elem
- Middle School: Islander Mid
- High School: Mercer Isl High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Builder: Leo Fischer
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,800
- Finished Total: 2,800 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1966
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2272
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,895
- Lot Size Source: KCAR
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $12,623
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash Out, 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: 3627800180
- Lot Number: 18
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Schools
Schools serving 8801 SE 78th St
School District:Mercer Island School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lakeridge Elementary School, Mercer Island, WA 8215 Southeast 78th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Islander Middle School 8225 Southeast 72nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Mercer Island High School 9100 Southeast 42nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | 9-12 | 2.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8801 SE 78th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2025
Sold
$2,400,000
-3.81%
MLS
8/19/2025
Listed
$2,495,000
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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.
8801 SE 78th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (MLS# 2417834) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,400,000 on September 19, 2025. This property was listed by Katie Penny Shea from our Mercer Island Office.Want to learn more about 8801 SE 78th Street? 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.

