Downtown Mercer Island
$750,912
Average Value
Culinary epicenter and cozy shopping
Downtown Mercer Island is the city's culinary epicenter. The local business scene is also alive with stores like Island Books, a family owned bookstore with a carefully curated selection of reads in a cozy atmosphere from colorful rugs and nostalgic typewriters. Of course, Seattle is known for coffee with nationally known chains like Starbucks, which has two locations on 27th Street. Other coffee shops like Sano Cafe have breakfast with fruit bowls and breakfast smoothies in a bright interior with light wooden accents. Mioposto has wood-fired pizza with an outdoor patio and a bar for cocktail happy hours, and Vivienne's Bistro is an Asian fusion restaurant with a twist on classic Chinese dishes. For groceries, QFC is a supermarket that also sells home décor and electronics, while Metropolitan Market is a local chain with a bakery.
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Colorful condo buildings
While there are no single-family homes in Downtown Mercer Island, there are mid-rise condo buildings with modern architecture and eclectic designs, including brick and metal siding. "Until about 15 years ago, most of the downtown core consisted of single-story structures," says Holden. Simply stepping out to the street can lead residents to nearby parks, restaurants or cafes. Balconies and tall windows jut out from the flat exteriors and hang above the street, while buildings with rounded edges point to floor plans with turret rooms. This small skyline is distinctively uneven, with Mediterranean, Italianate and contemporary features all mixed into the neighborhood's profile. Condos range from $550,000 to $850,000. Townhouses start at $700,000 and reach $1.3 million for units over 3,000 square feet.
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The farmers market and art galleries
The Mercer Island Farmers Market is held every Sunday morning from June to October with vendor stands for flower bouquets, food trucks and produce from family farms by Mercerdale Park. Another event is the First Fridays Art Walk, a downtown stretch along 27th Street, including gallery showcases, such as Clarke & Clarke Art + Artifacts, an antique store with paintings and international artifacts. "It's like a small town but still situated near the city," says Alexa Luckembach, Resident Services Manager at Island Square Apartments. "We're on an island, so it's a bit secluded, but there are a lot of up-and-coming restaurants, and the town center has community events throughout the year."
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A Walker's Paradise
Downtown Mercer Island is a walker’s paradise with a walk score of 82 out of 100, while streets are also bike-friendly. The neighborhood is served by the King County Metro and Sound Transit bus systems, with stops along 78th Avenue. In addition, the Sound Transit East Link light rail provides access to nearby cities, with a park-and-ride area and a station on 80th Avenue that will open in 2025. Interstate 90 goes west toward Interstate 5 and Seattle, only about 5 miles away. About 17 miles south of Downtown Mercer Island, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) provides flights to worldwide destinations.A prestigious school district
The Mercer Island School District serves over 4,000 students in the area . West Mercer Elementary School and Islander Middle School both earn A grades from Niche. West Mercer Elementary School has an instrumental music program for fifth graders to play in the orchestra or band. Students at Islander Middle School can play ultimate frisbee or join the Esports team. Mercer Island High School receives an A-plus grade and has an average SAT score of 1380.
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Trails through green spaces and parks
The Mountains to Sound Trail stretches nearly 9 miles along Interstate 90 and the floating bridge from Seattle to Bellevue, traversing the island's green spaces and park grounds. Aubrey Davis Park has paved walking paths with city views and an outdoor sculpture gallery. Mercerdale Park has a locomotive-themed jungle gym, outdoor exercise equipment and a skate park. There are yoga studios and gyms spread throughout downtown. One studio is Club Pilates, which has a variety of equipment and different classes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michele Schuler
Michele Schuler
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
(206) 210-1706
185 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Mercer Island
$598,000 Price
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Andrea Pirzio-Biroli
Andrea Pirzio-Biroli
John L. Scott, Inc.
(206) 339-7303
16 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Mercer Island
$475,000 Price
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Sarah Ford
Sarah Ford
Coldwell Banker Bain
(206) 202-6041
81 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Mercer Island
$505K - $1.1M Price Range
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Mark Worthington
Mark Worthington
Windermere Bellevue Commons
(206) 222-5097
71 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Mercer Island
$780,000 Price
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Beverly Auffray
Beverly Auffray
eXp Realty
(425) 584-6506
65 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Mercer Island
$538,500 Price
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Virginia Otter
Virginia Otter
John L. Scott Everett
(425) 496-6846
61 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Mercer Island
$569,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Mercer Island | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
433
Median Year Built
1980
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,110
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,572
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,299
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
965
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 3pm
$750,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,373 Sq Ft
- 3030 80th Ave SE
- Unit 514
Turnkey Top-Floor Condo in the Heart of Mercer Island is move-in ready. This remodeled home offers a prime location just steps from the Farmers Market, parks, shops, and dining. The open-concept main level boasts new luxury flooring, fireplace, and a modernized kitchen with premium appliances and new quartz countertops. The west-facing deck delivers stunning sunset and city views.The lower level
Lisa Novak Windermere Real Estate/East
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$1,021,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,498 Sq Ft
- 7800 SE 27th St
- Unit 302
- New 6 days ago
Experience luxurious urban living at 7800 Plaza in Downtown Mercer Island! This tastefully renovated, south-facing, 1498 sqft, 2-bed, 2-bath end unit boasts new paint, carpets & deck surfacing. Chef’s kitchen features custom European Porcelanosa cabinetry, a waterfall ceramic countertop, oversized cast iron sink, and new range hood & dishwasher Enjoy an accent wall with fireplace, gas range,
Linciya Li Skyline Properties, Inc.
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$650,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,287 Sq Ft
- 7600 SE 29th St
- Unit A305
- New 11 days ago
Welcome to the gracious Devington condos in the heart of beautiful Mercer Island. Featuring a spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with open-concept modern living & dining areas. The generous gourmet kitchen showcases newly painted cupboards, new flooring, and new stainless steel refrigerator, stove and microwave. The over-sized primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, double-sink vanity, full bath,
Sue Kicha RSVP Brokers ERA
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$719,999
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,124 Sq Ft
- 7600 SE 29th St
- Unit A501
- New 13 days ago
Enjoy Mercer Island urban life! This spacious top floor, 2 bed/2bath condo is centrally located in the Devington with easy access to restaurants, parks, shops & I-90. Soaring vaulted ceilings, oversized atrium windows, and a spacious open-concept layout ideal for modern living. Huge master bedroom w/walk-in closet & master bath. Full size washer/dryer, secured parking and storage. Mercer Island
Wei Cao Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
Homes for Rent
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$1,870 - $3,445 per month
- The Hadley
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 532+ Sq Ft
- 2601 76th Ave SE
- Mercer Island, WA
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$2,795 per month
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,182 Sq Ft
- 3055 80th Ave SE
- Unit 106
- Mercer Island, WA
Available now! 2-bedroom, 2 bath condo conveniently located in the heart of Mercer Island. Nearly 1200 livable square feet, plus an expansive covered balcony for relaxing and entertaining. Condo is just steps away from shops, restaurants, parks, & trails. Enjoy the open living and dining space with wood burning fireplace. All new interior paint throughout. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bath
Jonny Weinstein Windermere PM/Lori Gill Assoc.
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$1,940 - $8,172 per month
- The Mercer Apartment Homes
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 470+ Sq Ft
- 7650 SE 27th St
- Mercer Island, WA
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,750
Median Age
41
Population under 18
16.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,309
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,359
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
80
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Seattle
Old-world neighborhood with boat landings and a top school district on the island
First Hill
Walkable and family oriented between Lake Washington and Downtown Mercer Island
Mercerdale
Quiet residential community on Mercer Island's south end
North Mercer
Waterfront parks and top-rated schools near Seattle
Shorewood
A wide range of home options on the island's north end, close to I-90
Enatai
A lakeside suburb with upscale housing and highly rated public schools
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