An iconic Ralph Anderson mid-century modern, beautifully reimagined for modern living. Honored with two renovation and design awards, including the Rex Award for Historic Remodel Excellence, this architectural residence blends timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. Walls of glass and skylights flood the home with natural light, creating a seamless connection to the lush, private surroundings. The designer kitchen anchors the home with custom cabinetry, Dekton countertops, Miele appliances, a paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, and an expansive butler's pantry, flowing to inviting living and dining spaces designed for gathering and everyday living. The main level offers four additional bedrooms and a well-appointed laundry room with dog wash station. Upstairs, a spacious family room and tranquil primary suite feature a custom walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath with Victoria + Albert fixtures, Ann Sacks tile, and a soaking tub. The lower level offers a rec room, private office, workshop, and storage. Extensively renovated with new windows, roof, plumbing, heating, repaved driveway, flooring, and interior and exterior paint. Two gas fireplaces showcase original stone reclaimed from historic Pioneer Square. Covered Trex deck, terrace patios, wood-burning sauna, and two-car carport with Tesla charger and storage. Moments to top-rated schools and neighborhood trails, this is a truly extraordinary home where timeless design, modern luxury, and nature exist in perfect harmony.
Ellis Pond, located between I-90 and the Mercer Island Town Center, is a residential and lakeside Mercer Island neighborhood with a wooded shoreline and pocket-park calm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the loop of 84th Ave SE near the Ellis Pond open space, where joggers, dog walkers, and evening strollers trace the water’s edge under tall evergreens. Homes lean Northwest contemporary and classic mid-century, with decks and large windows oriented to trees and water. Short blocks and greenbelts create a quiet, walkable rhythm. For a cultural anchor, Mercer Island Community & Event Center and the Mercer Island Library set a civic tone, while Island Books and Mambo Italiano bring local flavor to errands and meetups.
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Market insights
5 Lindley Rd · $2,385,000
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,385,000
Median sale price in this area is $967,998. (59% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining room
Fireplace
Pantry
Sauna
Skylights
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Water heater
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms total — four on the main level and one upstairs
Bathrooms
One full bath
One three-quarter bath
Two showers total
One bathtub
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Stove / range
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Water heater located in the basement (gas)
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Radiant heating
No central cooling
Exterior features
Wood exterior
Deck
Patio
Outbuildings and shop
Sprinkler system
Electric car charging available
High-speed internet available
Gas available
Cable TV available
Dead-end street
Paved access
Partial slope topography
Has view
Home design
Single-family residence
Two stories with basement
Main-level entry
Built on lot
Facing direction not specified
Parking
Attached carport
Two covered parking spaces (carport for 2)
Construction
Wood construction
Composition roof
Poured concrete foundation
Built date not specified
Utilities
Electric and natural gas service
Public water
Sewer connected
Power provided by PSE
Water and sewer by City of Mercer Island
Financial info
Listing terms: Cash or Conventional
Other
Zoning: R-15
Site includes shop/outbuildings and is in city jurisdiction
Electricity and solar
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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
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
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 87° expected this year, 13 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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Historical weather
Mercer Island, WA • 98040
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mercer Island. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Lindley Rd
$2,315,701
$69K under list price of $2.39M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.1M to $2.9M.