$2,315,000
Listed at $2,150,0003 bd•1.75 ba•3,242 sq ft
3853 81st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
• Listed Jun 25, 2026
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Listing Broker: Windermere RE North, Inc.; Michelle Van Tassell; 425-776-1119
Buyer Broker: Windermere Real Estate/East
About this home
Renowned Pacific NW Architect Reid A. Morgan’s own home, lovingly built in 1965 offered for sale for the first time. The design of this home launched Morgan’s esteemed, storied career. Originally thought of as Pacific Northwest Contemporary, his design aesthetic is now broadly considered Mid-Century Modern. As a 10-time AIA Award winning architect, this home as well as three other Mercer Island home designs earned the AIA Seattle Times Home of the Month award, one of which was featured in House Beautiful Magazine. Many beloved Mercer Island homes bear the same architectural namesake. Let the thoughtfully designed, vaulted covered walkway and private patio welcome you to its secluded inner sanctum of spacious comfort, unmistakable quality, & timeless design. Period details include exposed wood beams, commanding fireplaces, clean visual lines, and an effortless indoor-outdoor flow. One-level living if desired, with all bedrooms, laundry, and expansive deck on the main floor, plus additional family room with a fireplace + rec room/den on the lower level. Enjoy peace of mind with a recently replaced roof, carpet, kitchen appliances, interior/exterior paint, & well-maintained systems. This home is ready for the next generation of homeowner. Highly desired North End setting just steps from Homestead Field and Tennis Courts, close to town & light rail station. Convenient to both Bellevue & Seattle commuting. Top-ranked Mercer Island schools, with elementary school just blocks away.
Listed by Michelle Van Tassell • Windermere RE North, Inc.
Listing updated: August 30, 2026 at 04:04am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2544219
Around this home
Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Skylight(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Water Heater
- 2 fireplaces (wood burning)
- Daylight, Finished basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Oven
- Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms total
- 3 on the main level
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
- 1.75 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 2 on the main level
Layout
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- 3,242 sq ft finished, 332 sq ft unfinished
- 484 sq ft garage
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Hardwood
- Laminate
- Marble
- Vinyl
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- High Efficiency (Unspecified) heating
- None cooling
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerMercer Island School District
- West Mercer ElementaryPublic · Grades K-5—
- Islander Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · State rank 9 of 51410/10
- Mercer Island High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · State rank 2 of 39610/10
Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Faces
- East
Systems
- Energy source
- Natural Gas
- Power production
- Natural Gas
- Water heater
- Gas
- Water heater location
- Lower Level Utility Room
- Power company
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water company
- City of Mercer Island
- Sewer company
- City of Mercer Island
- Gas company
- Puget Sound Energy
- Garbage service
- Recology
- Irrigation water rights
- No
- Internet connected
- Fiber to the house
- Cable connected
- Comcast
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
- Fireplaces lower level
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Appraisal
- Lot size source
- Realist
- Effective year built source
- Public Records
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
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The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address
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Sales & Tax Records for 3853 81st Avenue SE
NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County AssessorEvery listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.
- Jul 30, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2544219$2,315,000$714/sq ft
- Jun 30, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2544219$2,150,000$663/sq ft
- Jun 25, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2544219$2,150,000$663/sq ft
Market pulse
Mercer Island is a balanced market.
Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.
Offer insight: Homes typically sell with one offer near asking price.
List to sale price: The average home sells for about 2% below list price.
Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 60 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$1,585,000 Sold
3 days ago
4 bd•3 ba•~2,220 sq ft•Single Family
4215 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
6%
Under list
65
Days on market
0.4 mi
Distance
$3,425,000 Sold
3 days ago
7 bd•3.25 ba•~4,640 sq ft•Single Family
8105 SE 44th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2%
Under list
24
Days on market
0.6 mi
Distance
$1,950,000 Sold
4 days ago
3 bd•2.25 ba•~2,880 sq ft•Single Family
9726 SE 40th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
11%
Under list
51
Days on market
1.0 mi
Distance
$2,300,000 Sold
1 week ago
3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,900 sq ft•Single Family
7529 SE 40th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
21%
Over list
15
Days on market
0.3 mi
Distance
$1,400,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,410 sq ft•Single Family
9712 SE 41st, Mercer Island, WA 98040
5%
Under list
124
Days on market
1.0 mi
Distance
Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.
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Ask a RexMont agentMarket data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026
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