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Property Description
Parkwood Timeless Traditional. Some homes simply feel like home the moment you walk through the door. Filled with natural light and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, this special residence offers the perfect backdrop for everyday moments and lifelong memories. Designed by renowned architect Elizabeth Ayer and available for the first time in nearly 40 years, this is your opportunity to experience a picture-perfect setting in one of Mercer Island's most sought-after neighborhoods. This charming home offers an ideal floor plan with space for everyone. Bright living spaces with picturesque windows & multiple French doors open seamlessly to the expansive ipe deck and large entertaining patio. Enjoy summer days in the fully fenced, private backyard surrounded by gorgeous mature landscaping. Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances opens to adjoining dining & family rooms. Main floor primary suite with a light-filled vaulted sunroom, multiple closets & en suite bath. Dedicated office with built-ins plus an additional bedroom on the main. Upstairs offers 2 more bedrooms, while the spacious lower level features a large guest bedroom, rec room, workshop & incredible storage. Exceptional updates include new 50-year roof, skylights, furnace, heat pump & fencing. A/C, EV charger & automatic generator for peace of mind. Walk to parks and award-winning schools. Warm, welcoming, and beautifully maintained, this is a home where your next chapter begins.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8914 SE 56th St
General
- Price: $2,998,000
- HOA FEE: $4/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $14,115 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2535520
- Updated: 6/5/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Shop, Sprinkler System
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced, Security System
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 510 - Mercer Island
- County: King
- Subdivision: Parkwood Estates
- Driving Directions: South on Island Crest Way, turn Left onto SE 54th Street into the main entrance for Parkwood, right on 89th Ave SE, left on SE 56th St, house on the left
School Information
- High School District: Mercer Island
- Elementary School: Island Park Elem
- Middle School: Islander Mid
- High School: Mercer Isl High
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant
- Water Heater: Gas 50 Gal.
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition, See Remarks
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 4,400
- Finished Total: 4,240 Sq. Ft.
- Unfinished Total: 160 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1961
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2857
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,447
- Lot Size Source: KCR
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Curbs, Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $50
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $14,115
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 6672900370
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Schools
Schools serving 8914 SE 56th St
School District:Mercer Island School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Island Park Elementary School 5437 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Northwood Elementary School, Mercer Island, WA 4030 86th Avenue Southeast, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Islander Middle School 8225 Southeast 72nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | 6-8 | 1.1 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 8914 SE 56th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Listed
$2,998,000
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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 8914 SE 56th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$16,247
15%
$2,492,000
16%
2024
$14,115
1%
$2,154,000
-5%
2024
$13,937
—
$2,263,000
—
2022
$13,889
16%
$2,263,000
34%
2021
$11,967
—
$1,692,000
13%
2021
$11,967
2%
$1,494,000
—
2020
$11,755
7%
$1,487,000
2%
2019
$10,949
-4%
$1,456,000
11%
2018
$11,406
18%
$1,314,000
11%
2017
$9,635
7%
$1,183,000
10%
2016
$8,967
4%
$1,072,000
9%
2015
$8,640
3%
$987,000
7%
2014
$8,427
—
$922,000
—
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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8914 SE 56th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (MLS# 2535520) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 8914 SE 56th Street is currently listed for $2,998,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 8914 SE 56th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Parkwood South? You can browse all Parkwood South real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
