$2,595,999
Est. $14,266/mo4 bd•2.5 ba•2,280 sq ft
1837 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Listing Broker: COMPASS; Travis Allen Darby; 253-632-4630; travis.allen.darby@compass.com
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Listing Broker: COMPASS; Travis Allen Darby; 253-632-4630; travis.allen.darby@compass.com
About this home
RARE LAND. PREMIER LOCATION. EXCEPTIONAL POSSIBILITIES. An approximately half-acre Mercer Island parcel near Town Center and next door to the iconic Roanoke Inn presents a compelling opportunity to explore the possibilities of this unique property. The existing four bedroom home is move-in ready and full of character, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, a cozy fireplace, lake and city views. Live in it, rent it, or enjoy it while you plan what’s next. With reported R-15 zoning and potential for future improvements, this is a rare chance to envision what comes next in a highly desirable island setting. Buyer to verify lot size, zoning, development potential, and all applicable requirements with the City of Mercer Island.
Listed by Travis Allen Darby • COMPASS
Listing updated: October 27, 2026 at 09:36am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2596568
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1837 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Source:RexMont analysis of Northwest MLS sales data for this ZIP code plus third-party market data (RentCast). The estimates are RexMont's, not Northwest MLS listing data.
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Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Fireplace
- Jetted Tub
- Skylight(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Fireplace
- Finished basement
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms total
- 2 on the main level
- 2 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 2 three-quarter bathrooms (shower, no tub)
- 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 2 on the main level
Layout
- 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- 2,280 sq ft finished
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- Forced Air cooling
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerMercer Island School District
- Buyer To VerifyPublic · Grades Elementary—
- Buyer To VerifyPublic · Grades Middle—
- Buyer To VerifyPublic · Grades High—
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
- Lot number
- 21
- Zoning code
- R-15
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas,Wood
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
- Water heater
- Electric
- Water heater location
- Basement
- Power company
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water company
- City of Mercer Island
- Sewer company
- City of Mercer Island
- Irrigation water rights
- No
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 3
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Public Records
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Effective year built source
- Public Records
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
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Sales & Tax Records for 1837 72nd 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.
- Oct 25, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2596568$2,595,999$1,139/sq ft
- Jun 6, 2007SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #25181908$1,076,000$472/sq ft
- Mar 23, 2006PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #25181908$1,200,000$526/sq ft
- Dec 20, 2005ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #25181908$1,200,000$526/sq ft
Mortgage payment forecast
$15,997 per month
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Listing Broker: COMPASS; Travis Allen Darby; 253-632-4630; travis.allen.darby@compass.com
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 75 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$3,915,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
5 bd•3.25 ba•~4,130 sq ft•Single Family
3045 71st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
12%
Over list
35
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$1,852,500 Sold
4 weeks ago
4 bd•3 ba•~3,490 sq ft•Single Family
6605 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
7%
Under list
12
Days on market
0.4 mi
Distance
$3,420,000 Sold
7 weeks ago
5 bd•4.5 ba•~3,930 sq ft•Single Family
3237 74th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
0%
Over list
—
Days on market
0.9 mi
Distance
$2,200,000 Sold
2 months ago
2 bd•1 ba•~1,110 sq ft•Single Family
2728 60th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2%
Over list
21
Days on market
0.7 mi
Distance
$2,000,000 Sold
2 months ago
3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,450 sq ft•Single Family
7247 SE 29th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
8%
Over list
17
Days on market
0.7 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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