$2,150,000
Listed at $2,195,0004 bd•2.25 ba•2,510 sq ft
8534 SE 79th Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040
• Listed Aug 14, 2026
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Listing Broker: Windermere Mercer Island; Julie Wilson; 206-232-0446
Buyer Broker: John L. Scott, Inc.
About this home
Nestled on a quiet South Mercer Island cul-de-sac, this charming 2,500 sf rambler offers privacy, space, and effortless single-level living. Thoughtfully updated in 2008, the home features a light-filled, circular floor plan designed for easy everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features KitchenAid appliances and connects naturally to multiple gathering spaces, while gas fireplaces add warmth and character throughout. A dedicated office with two built-in desks and excellent storage creates an ideal work-from-home or homework space. Seamless indoor-outdoor flow opens to a level, private yard that offers a true blank canvas to garden, play, entertain, or create your ideal outdoor retreat. All four bedrooms are tucked together in a private wing, including a spacious primary suite. With everything on one level, abundant storage, and an attached 2-car garage, the thoughtful layout is ideal for aging in place or a busy household. Enjoy a peaceful setting just steps to Lakeridge Elementary, Islander Middle School, parks, and shopping, plus easy access to the Mercer Island Country Club. A comfortable and exceptionally livable home in one of Mercer Island’s most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss!
Listed by Julie Wilson • Windermere Mercer Island
Listing updated: September 16, 2026 at 11:52am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2567009
Around this home
Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- French Doors
- Security System
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- 2 fireplaces (gas, wood burning)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Oven
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms total
- 4 on the main level
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
- 1 half bathroom
- 2.25 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 3 on the main level
Layout
- 1 Story
- 2,510 sq ft finished
- 520 sq ft garage
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Hardwood
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump heating
- Radiant heating
- Heat Pump cooling
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerMercer Island School District
- Lakeridge Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K-5 · State rank 947 of 1,1382/10
- 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
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Zoning code
- R9.6
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
- Faces
- Southeast
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Water heater
- Tankless
- Water heater location
- Utility/Laundry 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
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 2
New construction
- Square footage source
- KCR
- Lot size source
- KCR
- 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 8534 SE 79th Place
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.
- Sep 15, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2567009$2,150,000$857/sq ft
- Aug 18, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2567009$2,195,000$875/sq ft
- Aug 14, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2567009$2,195,000$875/sq ft
- Jan 29, 2008SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #27175712$868,500$346/sq ft
- Dec 29, 2007PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #27175712$925,000$369/sq ft
- Sep 26, 2007ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #27175712$925,000$369/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$3,285,000 Sold
5 days ago
5 bd•4.5 ba•~4,580 sq ft•Single Family
7429 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
6%
Under list
44
Days on market
0.5 mi
Distance
$2,650,000 Sold
5 days ago
4 bd•2.75 ba•~3,170 sq ft•Single Family
6543 81st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2%
Under list
64
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$6,923,300 Sold
1 week ago
5 bd•3.75 ba•~4,812 sq ft•Single Family
6922 96th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
13%
Under list
112
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$2,125,000 Sold
1 week ago
3 bd•2.5 ba•~2,810 sq ft•Single Family
8510 SE 72nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3%
Under list
44
Days on market
0.4 mi
Distance
$2,918,000 Sold
3 weeks ago
5 bd•3 ba•~3,464 sq ft•Single Family
8636 SE 75th Place, Mercer Island, WA 98040
13%
Over list
15
Days on market
0.2 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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