3853 81st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

$2,315,000
3
BD
2
BA
3,242
SqFt

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Listing Broker: Windermere RE North, Inc.; Michelle Van Tassell; ; Selling Office: Windermere Real Estate/East.

Sold Price
$2,315,000
List Price
$2,150,000
Status
SOLD
Closing Date
Jul 30, 2026
MLS#
2544219
Subtype
Residential
Style
16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Year Built
1965
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,242
Lot Size
11,645
Acres
0.27
Subdivision
North End
Neighborhood
North End
MLS Area Major
Mercer Island

Property Description

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.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Exterior Features
Wood
Property Description
16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Air Conditioning
None
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage
School District
Mercer Island
Elementary School
West Mercer Elem
Middle School
Islander Mid
High School
Mercer Isl High
View
Territorial
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