6952 96th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 3,685 sqft

Property Description

This extraordinary Mercer Island waterfront residence stands as a testament to what's possible when visionary architecture meets meticulous craft. Originally built in 1916, the home has been completely reimagined — preserving the soul of a century-old landmark while delivering modern luxury for today's most discerning buyer. Set behind a private gate, the property commands 40 feet of Lake Washington bulkhead waterfront and sweeping water views. Four bedrooms, three luxurious baths plus a powder room, and open kitchen, living, and dining areas are finished with interiors curated down to the last detail. There's a rhythm to living on Mercer Island you don't fully understand until you've experienced it — the stillness of Lake Washington at first light, water against the dock before the world wakes, an evening boat ride as the sky turns pink. A stone paver patio with plunge pool and spa is perched above the lawn, alongside a classic boathouse that invites life on the lake from the moment you arrive. Launch at dawn or host at sunset — this is a rare stage for either. Mercer Island is connected by I-90 to Seattle and the Eastside yet genuinely removed from the pace of both — top-ranked schools, a walkable downtown, neighbors who know your name. Properties of this caliber — historic pedigree, true waterfront with boathouse — are not built anymore. They are restored, once, by people who care deeply. This is that home.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 13, 2026 at 4:21AM

Listing Office:

Windermere Real Estate Midtown : 206-527-5445

Listing Agent:

Julie Bouscaren : 206-527-5445

MLS ID:

2565163

Interior

• General: Bath Off PrimaryDbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceFrench DoorsHigh Tech CablingSprinkler SystemVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water HeaterWine/Beverage RefrigeratorWired for Generator
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDouble OvenDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
• Basement: DaylightFinished
• Flooring: Ceramic TileHardwoodLaminateSoftwoodCarpet
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced Air
• Fireplace: GasFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Wood
• Style: Craftsman
• Pool: In Ground
• Parking: DrivewayDetached GarageParking spaces: 6

Construction

• Roofing: Shake
• General: TwoPoured Concrete

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: nwmls
• School District: Mercer Island
• County: King

Lot

• Topography: LevelRollingTerraces
• Zoning: 3024059014
• View: LakeMountainsView
• Waterfront: 41

Utilities

• Water: LakePublic
• Sewer: Sewer Connected

Financial

• Source: nwmls