2959 81st Pl SE, Unit P1

Mercer Island, WA 98040

$1,075,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2,060 Sq. Ft.
$522 / Sq. Ft.
2,060
Sq. Ft.
$522
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Soak up the daylight + evening views in this rarely available, extremely private Penthouse. Secure boutique building on quiet street w restaurants, coffee, cafes + shopping at your footsteps. Designed to perfection, this light filled home lives like a dream. Inviting entrance leads to great room adjacent huge kitchen + generous open deck. Expansive master suite features 1 of 4 skylights & 5 piece bath. Sep guest suite currently den. Walking distance to coveted parks + CBD amenities.Soak up the daylight + evening views in this rarely available, extremely private Penthouse. Secure boutique building on quiet street w restaurants, coffee, cafes + shopping at your footsteps. Designed to perfection, this light filled home lives like a dream. Inviting entrance leads to great room adjacent huge kitchen + generous open deck. Expansive master suite features 1 of 4 skylights & 5 piece bath. Sep guest suite currently den. Walking distance to coveted parks + CBD amenities.
  1. Listed by Leslie Dickinson • Coldwell Banker Bain

Property Details for 2959 81st Place Southeast, Unit P1

Community Name
Mercer Island
School District
Mercer Island
View
City, Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Entry Date
03-18-2016
LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2021 10:22 PM

Property Details for 2959 81st Place Southeast, Unit P1

StatusSold
MLS #897981
Days on Market12
Cumulative Days on Market12
Taxes$8,806 / year
HOA Fees$965 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1992
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 2959 81st Place Southeast, Unit P1

Building/Complex2959 81st Pl SeFloor-Stories4Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1992

Payment Calculator

$7,331 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,632

Property Taxes

$734

HOA Dues

$965

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Property Information for 2959 81st Place Southeast, Unit P1

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Area: 510 - Mercer Island
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Community Features: Cable TV, Elevator, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance, See Remarks
  • Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
  • Unit Floor Number: 4
  • Directions: From I-90, take exit 7A. Turn right onto 70th, left onto SE28th Street. After the light, veer to the right up the hill onto 81st Place SE. Subject property is in southern most building.
  • Property Sub Type: COND
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Garbage, Lawn Service, See Remarks, Water/Sewer
  • Association Phone: 425-646-2776
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Features: Central A/C, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Gas, Dryer-Electric, Washer
  • Water Heater Location: closet
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Gas,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • Common Features: Cable TV, Elevator, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance, See Remarks
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Living Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Utility Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Both
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Storage Location: 2 - garage, 1-deck
  • Water Heater Type: gas
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Kitchen With Eating Space, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Flat
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor,Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Other
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Central A/C,Forced Air
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Water/Sewer
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Level: One
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: builder
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1992
  • Photos Count: 19
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved, Secluded, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: mls
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4057600210
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2060
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2060.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • CoOp: No
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Windows
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number of Stories in Building: 4
  • Number of Access Stairs: 0
  • Unit Number: P1
  • Owner Occupancy Percentage: 100
  • Unit Features: Alarm System, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Disabled Access, End Unit, French Doors, Insulated Windows, Master Bath, Penthouse, Skylights, Top Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Number of Units in Complex: 22
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Cats and Dogs: Subj to Restrictions

Property History for 2959 81st Place Southeast, Unit P1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 24, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #1971699

$1,775,000—
Jan 11, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504584838

$1,775,000

+7.7% / yr

Aug 23, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1971699

—
Jul 29, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1971699

$1,850,000—
May 2, 2016

Sold

NWMLS #897981

$1,075,000—
Apr 21, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569547041

$1,075,000—
Mar 30, 2016

Pending

NWMLS #897981

—
Mar 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #897981

$1,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/24/2023

Sold

NWMLS #1971699

$1,775,000
01/11/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504584838

$1,775,000

+7.7% / yr

08/23/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1971699

—
07/29/2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1971699

$1,850,000
05/02/2016

Sold

NWMLS #897981

$1,075,000
04/21/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569547041

$1,075,000
03/30/2016

Pending

NWMLS #897981

—
03/18/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #897981

$1,100,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2959 81st Place Southeast, Unit P1

Taxable ValueLand$198,500Additions$1,297,500Total$1,496,000
Tax Record2024$11,302 ($942 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,940 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,940 SqFtStories3Lot Size60,677 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1992ZoningMF2CountyKINGAPN405760-0210Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2959 81st Place Southeast, Unit P1

This home is within Mercer Island School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Northwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Islander Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mercer Island High School
Public9 to 12

American Academy
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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