$3,022,008Average Value$1,258Average Price per Sq Ft
Cedar forests and a beach on the island's 'gold coast'
Through neatly trimmed hedges and walls of ivy, Groveland reveals the blue surface of Lake Washington on Mercer Island, a floating city on Interstate 90 between Seattle and Bellevue. Originally the site of a summer bible camp, Groveland is known for its cedar forests around Groveland Beach Park, the only public beach on the island's radiant west coast. "The west side of Mercer Island has been called the 'gold coast' because it is so desirable," says Sarah Ford, a local who lives on the island and a Sales Associate at Coldwell Banker Realty with over 20 years of experience. "The views are pretty, and you get longer days of sunlight, which is important in Seattle."
Groveland is centered around a beach with cedar forests.
Groveland's streets are quiet and very walkable.
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Large homes with custom design
Evergreens and purple-leaf plum trees line the streets in Groveland. This neighborhood has New Traditional and contemporary homes built around the 1970s. Many contemporary builds have a custom design with midcentury features like massive windows that invite light to a living space, typically over 2,500 square feet. Some homes are over 4,500 square feet with scenic views and private boat ramps on Lake Washington. Prices range from $2.1 million and up to $15.2 million, depending on size and proximity to the water. Groveland has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Prices range from 2.1 million to 15.2 million for larger homes on Lake Washington.
Homes in Groveland are spacious and often seated on large lots.
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Swimming at Groveland Beach
One of the neighborhood's most popular attractions is Groveland Beach Park, with stone-covered shores, a sandy beach and a concrete fishing pier. The pier provides access to deeper waters for swimming, and a beach volleyball court leaves room for competition. While Island Crest Park is more difficult to reach by car, a densely wooded trail connects Mercer Way to the park's entrance. Island Crest is best known for its turf-field baseball diamonds and tennis courts. Pioneer Park is an old-growth forest with diverse habitats spanning 113 acres and over 6 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. "Pioneer Park has trails that go through, but we try to keep it as natural as possible," says Olivia Ryan, Recreation Assistant at Mercer Island Community & Event Center. "We host volunteer events where people pull out blackberry bushes and maintain the trails."
Groveland Beach Park is a popular swimming hole with stone-covered shores.
Residents of Groveland have unprecedented access to water activities..
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One of the best school districts in Washington
Mercer Island School District serves about 4,000 students, and Niche ranks it in the state's Top 5 best districts. Island Park Elementary School earns an A from Niche and teaches Innovation Learning, a private creative program that hones students' problem-solving skills. Islander Middle School also has an A with a championship-winning robotics team. Mercer Island High School receives an A-plus, boasting an average SAT score of 1390. According to Niche, it ranks among Washington's Top 10 best public high schools.
Island Park Elementary School is located in the Mercer Island neighborhood of Washington.
Islander Middle School located in the Mercer Island neighborhood of Washington.
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Restaurants at Mercer Village
While Mercer Island has fewer dining options than surrounding cities, this community has plenty of restaurant staples. Mercer Village is a center for convenience in the southern portion of the island with establishments like Riviera Maya, a Mexican cantina serving margaritas and vegetarian burritos. Yuzen Japanese Cuisine is another option serving sushi and udon noodles in a bright dining space with a modern atmosphere. QFC is Groveland's supermarket in Mercer Village. The island's downtown offers more restaurants and shops about 3 miles north.
QFC has everything Groveland residents need for groceries.
Yuzen Japanese Cuisine is another option for sushi and noodles in a bright dining space.
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Seafair summer
The Seafair Festival is a can't-miss event for Mercer Island residents. This festival features boat parties, hydroplane races and a Boeing airshow by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. At the beginning of August, the community heads to the island's west side, where air shows occur above the lake, with prime viewing at Groveland Beach Park. "The air show is very popular on the island. We've had to put a capacity on Groveland Beach Park because so many people were out," Ryan says.
Getting to Seattle
Groveland residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation. King County Metro and Sound Transit are two bus systems that serve the island with a park-and-ride area at Mercer Village. The 630 shuttle operates on weekdays, taking passengers to the "Emerald City." Interstate 90 is a floating expressway on the water that reaches multiple cities from Mercer Island. Downtown Seattle is about 8 miles northwest of Groveland on I-90, while Bellevue is roughly 6 miles northeast. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 20 miles southwest for worldwide travel.
Groveland is well served by King County metro.
Looking west towards I-90 over Lake Washington to Seattle.
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Parks in this Area
Island Crest Park
Groveland Beach Park
Pioneer Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
32 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Groveland
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Groveland, Mercer Island sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Groveland, Mercer Island over the last 12 months is $5,428,125, up 115% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$3,550,000
Median Single Family Price
$3,550,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,258
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$3,728,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
36%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
127
Median Year Built
1973
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,454
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
375
Median Age
48
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$267,742
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$254,927
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
87.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 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.
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