5243 Forest Ave
Mercer Island, WA 98040
5 bd 5 ba 5,190 sqft Built 1987 Lot 14,192 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,266,000 | $1,810,000 | $4,076,000 | $23,485 |
| 2024 | $1,940,000 | $1,646,000 | $3,586,000 | $23,190 |
| 2023 | $2,020,000 | $1,747,000 | $3,767,000 | $23,106 |
| 2022 | $1,378,000 | $1,438,000 | $2,816,000 | $20,739 |
| 2021 | $1,117,000 | $1,370,000 | $2,487,000 | $19,909 |
| 2020 | $1,255,000 | $1,162,000 | $2,417,000 | $19,095 |
| 2019 | $1,226,000 | $1,140,000 | $2,366,000 | $17,782 |
| 2018 | $1,104,000 | $1,031,000 | $2,135,000 | $18,524 |
| 2017 | $1,044,000 | $943,000 | $1,987,000 | $16,174 |
| 2016 | $946,000 | $854,000 | $1,800,000 | $15,047 |
| 2015 | $867,000 | $790,000 | $1,657,000 | $14,496 |
| 2014 | $566,000 | $1,078,000 | $1,644,000 | $15,020 |
| 2013 | $522,000 | $994,000 | $1,516,000 | $14,320 |
| 2012 | $472,000 | $1,096,000 | $1,568,000 | $13,584 |
| 2011 | $485,000 | $1,129,000 | $1,614,000 | $13,454 |
| 2009 | $883,000 | $1,575,000 | $2,458,000 | $16,938 |
| 2007 | $651,000 | $965,000 | $1,616,000 | $11,339 |
Property facts
Year built
1987
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
5
Living area
5,190 sqft
Lot size
14,192 sqft
ZIP code
98040
City
Mercer Island
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
47.55534, -122.23075
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5243 Forest Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 5243 Forest Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 5243 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5243 Forest Ave (year 2025) is $4,076,000 with $23,485 in property tax.
When was 5243 Forest Ave built?
5243 Forest Ave was built in 1987.
How does 5243 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5243 Forest Ave?
5243 Forest Ave is a 5 bed, 5 bath, 5,190 sqft, 14,192 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5243 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5243 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5243 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5243 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.8%
Implied 1-yr
+15.2%
2026 Q3
$3.48M
2026 Q4
$3.59M
ZIP 98040 — Median Price History + Forecast
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