OFF MARKET

Listed by David Eastern • Windermere Real Estate/East. Bought with Keller Williams Seattle Metro.

Off market jan 2024 for $4.1M

$4,329,999

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,880/mo

•

4,680

sq ft

4520 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 98040

About this home

One of a Kind…This iconic Mercer Island estate offers breathtaking East facing Lake Washington vistas and seamlessly blends the charm from its original 1934 construction with modern amenities and exceptional custom updates. The historic main house offers a dramatic primary suite that spans the entire top floor, convenient main floor guest suite plus 2 additional bedrooms in the daylight basement. The storybook 1/2 acre+ grounds feature a tranquil creek with footbridge, generous lawn space, gardens and meandering pathways to appreciate this private setting. The detached carriage house also enjoys the same jaw dropping views and includes a full kitchen plus 3/4 bath-a perfect space for out of town guests, work from home or live-in au pair.

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$925Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by David Eastern • Windermere Real Estate/East

Bought with Erin Elliott • Keller Williams Seattle Metro

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2164655

Redfin Estimate

$4,329,999

$180K since sold in January 2024$120K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 0.7% lower than the average sale price ($4.36M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$6,350,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,535 sq ft
4102 100th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Listing provided by nwmls
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$4,650,000
B
5 beds4 baths4,650 sq ft
4628 Forest Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,920,000
C
5 beds4 baths4,400 sq ft
8914 SE 56th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$2,675,000
D
5 beds4 baths4,477 sq ft
3645 92nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$5,200,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths5,090 sq ft
4715 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Market trends in 98040, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

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Sale history for 4520 Ferncroft Rd

Date

Event

Price

Jan 12, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2164655

$4,150,000

$887/sq ft

Dec 3, 2023

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2164655

—

Sep 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2164655

$4,388,000

$938/sq ft

Jun 20, 2014

Sold

Public Records

$2,027,000

$433/sq ft

Jun 20, 2014

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #617895

—

Jun 20, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #617895

$2,027,000

$433/sq ft

Jun 10, 2014

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #617895

—

May 23, 2014

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #617895

—

May 7, 2014

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #617895

$2,188,000

$468/sq ft

Oct 9, 2002

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22078986

$1,065,000

$228/sq ft

Jun 24, 2002

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22078986

$1,150,000

$246/sq ft

Mar 6, 1987

Sold

Public Records

$165,000

$35/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,654 (−2.4%)

$1,848,000 + $1,628,000

$3,476,000

2025

$23,217 (+1.3%)

$1,848,000 + $1,628,000

$3,476,000

2024

$22,922 (+0.4%)

$1,794,000 + $1,751,000

$3,545,000

2023

$22,837 (+14.3%)

$1,693,000 + $1,636,000

$3,329,000

2022

$19,974 (+4.2%)

$1,905,000 + $1,818,000

$3,723,000

2021

$19,174 (+2.1%)

$1,568,000 + $1,144,000

$2,712,000

2020

$18,772 (+7.4%)

$1,494,000 + $901,000

$2,395,000

2019

$17,482 (−5.1%)

$1,285,000 + $1,041,000

$2,326,000

2018

$18,421 (+16.5%)

$1,285,000 + $1,041,000

$2,326,000

2017

$15,816 (+7.5%)

$1,162,000 + $961,000

$2,123,000

2016

$14,713 (+3.4%)

$1,063,000 + $880,000

$1,943,000

2015

$14,234 (+36.3%)

$962,000 + $798,000

$1,760,000

2014

$10,445 (+4.9%)

$890,000 + $737,000

$1,627,000

2013

$9,959 (+5.4%)

$775,000 + $368,000

$1,143,000

2012

$9,451 (+0.9%)

$715,000 + $339,000

$1,054,000

2011

$9,365 (+6.7%)

$788,000 + $303,000

$1,091,000

2010

$8,777

$812,000 + $311,000

$1,123,000

2009

$8,778

$1,007,000 + $266,000

$1,273,000

Tax history for 4520 Ferncroft Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,654 (−2.4%)

$1,848,000 + $1,628,000

$3,476,000

2025

$23,217 (+1.3%)

$1,848,000 + $1,628,000

$3,476,000

2024

$22,922 (+0.4%)

$1,794,000 + $1,751,000

$3,545,000

2023

$22,837 (+14.3%)

$1,693,000 + $1,636,000

$3,329,000

2022

$19,974 (+4.2%)

$1,905,000 + $1,818,000

$3,723,000

2021

$19,174 (+2.1%)

$1,568,000 + $1,144,000

$2,712,000

2020

$18,772 (+7.4%)

$1,494,000 + $901,000

$2,395,000

2019

$17,482 (−5.1%)

$1,285,000 + $1,041,000

$2,326,000

2018

$18,421 (+16.5%)

$1,285,000 + $1,041,000

$2,326,000

2017

$15,816 (+7.5%)

$1,162,000 + $961,000

$2,123,000

2016

$14,713 (+3.4%)

$1,063,000 + $880,000

$1,943,000

2015

$14,234 (+36.3%)

$962,000 + $798,000

$1,760,000

2014

$10,445 (+4.9%)

$890,000 + $737,000

$1,627,000

2013

$9,959 (+5.4%)

$775,000 + $368,000

$1,143,000

2012

$9,451 (+0.9%)

$715,000 + $339,000

$1,054,000

2011

$9,365 (+6.7%)

$788,000 + $303,000

$1,091,000

2010

$8,777

$812,000 + $311,000

$1,123,000

2009

$8,778

$1,007,000 + $266,000

$1,273,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

1979

Sq. Ft.

4,100

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

004610 0504

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 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: 4
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Carport
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 2
# of Bathtubs: 2
# of Showers: 5

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Second

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Studio
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Second

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 17 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 18 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 19 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 20 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 2
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central A/C

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Skylight(s), SMART Wired, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Travertine, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer

Second Living Quarters Information
ADU # of Beds: 1
ADU # of Baths: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Stone, Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 4,680
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: KCR
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Sprinkler System
Lot Features: Alley, Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.5234
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,838
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Mercer Island
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Mercer Island
Water Heater Location: Lower Level (2)
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Island Park Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Islander Mid
High School: Mercer Isl High
High School District: Mercer Island

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From East Mercer Way, turn down Ferncroft lane, then turn Right down private lane to 4520 Ferncroft Road.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,100
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 1979
County: King County
APN: 004610 0504

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, September 22, 2023

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 4,680
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 4681
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
Building Area Total: 4680
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Mercer Island
Year Built Effective: 2009
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Northwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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Lifestyle

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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

$4.11M – $4.98M

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Home values near 4520 Ferncroft Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4540 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3520 Sq. Ft.	$5,437,011
4508 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1990 Sq. Ft.	$2,520,789

Address	Redfin Estimate
4458 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6279 Sq. Ft.	$9,283,380
4466 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3430 Sq. Ft.	$3,804,910

Address	Redfin Estimate
4542 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$3,132,193
4451 Ferncroft Rd, Mercer Island, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3550 Sq. Ft.	$2,158,976

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