8602 SE 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

8602 SE 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

8602 SE 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

8602 SE 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

8602 SE 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

8602 SE 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

8602 SE 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Listed by Katherine Boles • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue.

LAST SOLD ON NOV 23, 2016 FOR $1,250,000

8602 SE 78th St,
Mercer Island, WA 98040

$2,354,668

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4

Beds

2.5

2,400

Sq Ft

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About this home

WOW! Tastefully updated Mercer Island Estates home on a flat corner lot! Short walk to schools, shopping & Country Club. Dayroom & formal dining boast soaring vaulted ceilings, massive see through fireplace & beautiful hardwoods! New kitchen w/white cabinets, slab granite w/subway backsplash, SS apps (gas range), counter seating & pantry. Kitchen opens to casual dining space, cozy family room w/ 2nd FP & slider to back yard. Lg master retreat, laundry & 3 bdrms on upper floor. 2 car side garage.

Single-family

1973

9,712 sq ft

$981 Redfin Estimate per sq ft

2 car garage

In-unit laundry (washer and dryer)

Mercer Island

Listed by Katherine Boles • John L. Scott, Inc

Listed by Stephen Snee • John L. Scott, Inc

Bought with Muge Wang • Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago (May 14, 2025 at 22:27pm)

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972918

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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Sale and tax history for 8602 SE 78th St

Sale History
Tax History

Today

Nov 23, 2016

Date

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972918

$1,250,000

Price

Aug 23, 2016

Date

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972918

—

Price

Aug 15, 2016

Date

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972918

$1,225,000

Price

Aug 1, 2016

Date

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972918

$1,249,900

Price

Jul 21, 2016

Date

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972918

$1,275,000

Price

Jul 7, 2016

Date

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972918

$1,299,950

Price

Nov 2016, Sold for $1,250,000

Nov 23, 2016

Date

Sold (Public Records)

Public Records

$1,250,000 (3.9%/yr)

Price

Property details

Parking

Interior

Bedroom Information

# of Bedrooms: 4

# of Beds Upper: 4

Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information

# of Full Baths (Total): 1

# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1

# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1

Room 1 Information

Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space

Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information

Room Type: Dining Room

Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information

Room Type: Living Room

Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information

Room Type: Entry Hall

Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information

Room Type: Great Room

Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information

Room Type: Bedroom

Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information

Room Type: Utility Room

Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information

Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information

Room Type: Bedroom

Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information

Room Type: Bathroom Full

Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information

Room Type: Bathroom Half

Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information

Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Room Level: Upper

Room 13 Information

Room Type: Family Room

Room Level: Main

Room 14 Information

Room Type: Bedroom

Room Level: Upper

Basement Information

Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information

Has Fireplace

# of Fireplaces: 2

# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Interior Features

Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Heater

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information

Building Information: Built On Lot

Roof: Cedar Shake

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information

Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,400

Style Code: 13 - Tri-Level

Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Has View

Land Information

Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information

MLS Lot Size Source: King County Tax Records

Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.223
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Utilities

Location

Multi-Unit Information

Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information

Elementary School: Lakeridge Elem

Middle Or Junior High School: Islander Mid

High School: Mercer Isl High
High School District: Mercer Island

Location Information

Bus Line Nearby: true

Bus Route Number: 207, 894

Directions: From I-90, take Island Crest Way South, Turn Right on 78th Street. Home will be on Right side.
Topography: Level

Community Information

Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Other

Listing Information

Selling Agency Compensation: 3.00

Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information

On Market Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016

Green Information

Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information

Living Area: 2,400

Living Area Units: Square Feet

Calculated Square Footage: 2400
MLS Square Footage Source: King County Tax Records
Building Area Total: 2400
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Three Or More
Entry Location: Main

Cost of home ownership

$5,055 per month

30-year fixed, 3.94% interest

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Mortgage payment$3,555

Property taxes$1,156

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Homeowners insurance$344

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Places
Transit

10/10

Northwood Elementary School

Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi

9/10

Lakeridge Elementary School

Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Islander Middle School

Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Mercer Island High School

Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

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Home values near 8602 SE 78th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8535 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3346 Sq. Ft.	$2,631,184
8609 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2940 Sq. Ft.	$2,546,815
8633 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,036,241
8518 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$2,195,898
8620 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$2,113,691
7545 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$2,292,152
8675 Southeast 76th Pl, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2090 Sq. Ft.	$1,902,631

Address	Redfin Estimate
8545 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2940 Sq. Ft.	$2,464,929
8615 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$2,414,184
8540 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$2,190,870
8525 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$2,725,630
8612 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3010 Sq. Ft.	$2,734,408
8542 Southeast 79th Pl, Mercer Island, WA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3120 Sq. Ft.	$2,595,171
8680 Southeast 76th Pl, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$2,008,301

Address	Redfin Estimate
8601 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3030 Sq. Ft.	$2,703,335
8623 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2960 Sq. Ft.	$2,735,432
8520 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2360 Sq. Ft.	$2,182,161
8630 Southeast 78th St, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$2,311,375
8538 Southeast 79th Pl, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4610 Sq. Ft.	$3,252,602
8534 Southeast 79th Pl, Mercer Island, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2510 Sq. Ft.	$2,413,486
8648 Southeast 76th Pl, Mercer Island, WA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3080 Sq. Ft.	$2,737,731

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