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Modern town center on a somewhat secluded isle
Downtown Mercer Island is a hub for restaurants and local shops. The vibrant community, on a somewhat secluded isle, has colorful streetscapes, culinary delights and a walkable shopping district. "Growing up on Mercer Island and raising my five children here has been a truly special experience," says Lori Holden, Broker at John L Scott Real Estate. "The island hasn't changed much over the years, which is part of its charm. There are also countless opportunities to explore nature and enjoy the stunning views. It feels like the best of all worlds here in the Pacific Northwest."
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.
Vivienne's Bistro in Downtown Mercer Island serves Chinese cuisine.
Mioposto in Downtown Mercer Island is a neighborhood favorite for pizza.
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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.
Downtown Mercer Island townhouses are concentrated in dense developments.
Downtown Mercer Island is a big mix of restaurants, retail and condos.
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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."
Downtown Mercer Island hosts an artwalk every month.
Downtown Mercer Island gets even more colorful when the leaves change every fall.
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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.
West Mercer Elementary School serves the Downtown Mercer Island neighborhood.
Mercer Island High School near Downtown Mercer Island received an A-plus score on Niche.
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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.
The Mountains to Sound Trail extends through Aubrey Davis Park and into Downtown Mercer Island.
Downtown Mercer Island residents are very close to multiple parks and recreational options.
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Downtown Mercer Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Mercer Island, Mercer Island sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Mercer Island, Mercer Island over the last 12 months is $717,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spectacular top floor penthouse unit with sweeping views of downtown Mercer Island. Completely remodeled from top to bottom with high end finishes throughout. Open concept floor plan with soaring ceilings and tall windows. Chef's kitchen with quartzite counters, top of the line appliances and walk-in pantry. Large primary suite with a fireplace, generous walk-in closet and 5 piece bath with
Enjoy island living at its best in this light-filled end-unit studio, perfectly located in the heart of Mercer Island. With a serene treetop view out the front window, this home offers a peaceful retreat while being just steps from local favorites like the farmers market, shops, and cafes. This thoughtfully designed studio includes on-site laundry for convenience, dedicated parking, and access
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
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
These private and secluded havens are minutes from the vibrant nightlife of Seattle, and around the corner from the shopping and dining of Bellevue. The Mercer is ideally located on the north end of the island, offering quick access to Seattle or Bellevue, with first-class amenities twelve months of the year. Compare with any other community and you will see that The Mercer is first class living
Charming 2 bed 1 1⁄4 bath townhome in downtown Mercer Island backed up against a green belt. The unit offers an open floor plan, large deck off the living room, high loft ceilings in the bedrooms, dining area next to the kitchen and more. Close to I-90, shops, restaurants, parks, award winning schools & 405. Terms: 1st & security deposit equal to rent minus application fee; 12+ month lease.
The balance of comfortable interiors with contemporary design is at the foundation of each of the 27 floor plans at The Hadley, offering unparallelled floor plan customizations and two distinct, designer colorways to the residents of our Mercer Island community. Strategically positioned just south of Aubrey Davis Park and within blocks of truly world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment,
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