SOLD MAR 31, 2026

Listed by Tim Conway • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with eXp Realty.

Sold on Mar 2026

$1,690,000

•

1,580

sq ft

4514 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 98040

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About this home

Welcome to Fern Cottage. Tucked into the coveted Ferncroft neighborhood, this charming 1935 home began life as one of Mercer Island’s original vacation cottages. But don’t be deceived by this home’s humble origin and modest footprint. As big views of Lake Washington and the eastern mountains quickly take center stage, you begin to understand the potential of Fern Cottage. Picture windows frame the sweeping views, while an oversized stone fireplace, beamed ceilings, and French doors to the brick patio and outdoor studio space anchor the home’s timeless charm. Explore the nearly half acre lot, with its various types of flora, including 200-year-old Douglas Fir trees, and a winding path down to the babbling creek. You will feel as if you have stepped back in time when you enter this special place. But when you sit on the over-sized deck, watching the eagles over the lake and listening to the creek, you will begin to imagine a future of endless possibilities at Fern Cottage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$1,070Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Tim Conway • John L. Scott, Inc.

Listed by Kim Florence • John L. Scott, Inc.

Bought with Kamran Mostofi • eXp Realty

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2486757

Redfin Estimate

$1,764,463

$74K since sold in March 2026$79K since July

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This home's estimate is 11.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,270,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,260 sq ft
4536 119th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,625,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,580 sq ft
9750 SE 41st St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,000,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,471 sq ft
4648 89th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,370,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
6 Lindley Rd, Mercer Island, WA 98040
SOLD OCT 3, 2025
$1,665,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
4047 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

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Market trends in 98040, WA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

2 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $3,713 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 4514 Ferncroft Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,149 (−11.5%)

$1,699,000 + $10,000

$1,709,000

2025

$12,603 (+1.3%)

$1,699,000 + $10,000

$1,709,000

2024

$12,444 (+0.4%)

$1,502,000 + $421,000

$1,923,000

2023

$12,399 (+14.3%)

$1,417,000 + $389,000

$1,806,000

2022

$10,850 (+4.2%)

$1,594,000 + $426,000

$2,020,000

2021

$10,416 (+22.3%)

$1,312,000 + $160,000

$1,472,000

2020

$8,518 (+7.1%)

$1,250,000 + $50,000

$1,300,000

2019

$7,952 (−4.3%)

$1,047,000 + $10,000

$1,057,000

2018

$8,311 (+16.4%)

$1,047,000 + $10,000

$1,057,000

2017

$7,137 (+7.4%)

$947,000 + $10,000

$957,000

2016

$6,644 (+3.2%)

$866,000 + $10,000

$876,000

2015

$6,437 (+6.2%)

$784,000 + $10,000

$794,000

2014

$6,061 (+4.8%)

$725,000 + $10,000

$735,000

2013

$5,785 (+5.2%)

$615,000 + $48,000

$663,000

2012

$5,497 (+321.5%)

$567,000 + $45,000

$612,000

2011

$1,304 (+4.3%)

$626,000 + $8,000

$634,000

2010

$1,251 (+14.9%)

$645,000 + $8,000

$653,000

2009

$1,088

$800,000 + $10,000

$810,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,340

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

004610 0514

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 7, 2026.

R-15

Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of the residential chapter is to identify land uses and to establish development standards that are appropriate within the residential zoning designations. The development standards provide a framework for a site to be developed consistent with the policy direction of the adopted Mercer Island Comprehensive Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Carport
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Baseboard
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot,Detached
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,340
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 240
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Has View
Zoning: R15

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Paved, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.4523
Lot Size Dimensions: 19704
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,149
Tax Year: 2026

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Not Disclosed

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Mercer Island
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Mercer Island

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Islander Mid
High School: Mercer Isl High
High School District: Mercer Island

Location Information
Directions: Turn on to Ferncroft Road from East Mercer. Follow Ferncroft approximately half-way down, house is on the right-hand side.
Topography: Partial Slope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,340
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 004610 0514

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 1,340
Calculated Square Footage: 1580
MLS Square Footage Source: Public record
Building Area Total: 1580
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Adams Lake Washington Trs
Year Built Effective: 1935
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Security Features: Partially Fenced
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Northwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Islander Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

9/10

Mercer Island High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Mercer Island, WA • 98040

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.68M – $2.03M

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Home values near 4514 Ferncroft Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4540 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3520 Sq. Ft.	$5,260,630
4508 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1990 Sq. Ft.	$2,723,140

Address	Redfin Estimate
4458 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6279 Sq. Ft.	$11,010,896
4466 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3430 Sq. Ft.	$3,917,778

Address	Redfin Estimate
4542 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$3,118,217
4451 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3550 Sq. Ft.	$2,315,838

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