3853 81st Avenue SE Mercer Island, WA 98040

Covered walkway from detached garage

Double door entry to foyer

Main floor living room

Vaulted ceilings, seamless extension of interior/exterior brick wall

Wood burning fireplace, custom wood beam mantle

Dining Room

Floor to ceiling windows

Territorial views from dining room

Updated kitchen with newer appliances, hardwood parquet floors, natural stone counters

Kitchen view of patio

Breakfast nook adjacent to kitchen

Southern exposure

Primary Suite/Sitting area

Sitting area of Primary Suite with views of open-air atrium

Primary Bath

Primary Bath

Lower level family room, with access to back yard

Historic re-purposed doors from Seattle's iconic Joshua Green Building

Lower level wood burning fireplace

Lower level additional room...rec room/den/studio space

Guest Bath

Guest Bath

Private patio

Expansive deck with built-in seating overlooking back yard

Deck additional sitting area

Homestead Field and Tennis Courts
3853 81st Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
$2,150,000
Residential
3 Beds
1.75 Baths
3574 SqFt
Active
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.
Property Features
Community: North End
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
View: Territorial
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
Gated Entry
High Speed Internet
Patio
Sprinkler System
Bus Line Nearby: Yes
Exterior: Wood
Roof: Composition
Parking: Driveway
Parking: Detached Garage
Year Built: 1965
2026 Taxes: $12334.00
Buyer Broker Comp.: 2.5%
Listing #: 2544219
Lot Details
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Paved
Appliances That Stay
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Water Heater
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Cooling: None
Heating: High Efficiency (Unspecified), Forced Air
Natural Gas
Fireplaces: 2
Open Houses
Jun 26: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Jun 27: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Jun 28: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Schools
District: Mercer Island
Elem: West Mercer Elem
Middle: Islander Mid
High: Mercer Isl High
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