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North Mercer has a waterfront park, nearby shops and interstate access
North Mercer, as its name suggests, is a community in the northern part of Mercer Island. Its location beside Interstate 90 facilitates commutes into Bellevue and Seattle. With a large waterfront park and nearby shopping, many of the island's amenities are close by as well. The highly rated school district and a family friendly environment are additional draws for some people, says Sam Chapin, a broker with Engel & Völkers Mercer Island, who grew up on Mercer Island. "My kids had the same childhood experience that I did. We grew up playing in the street and riding bikes down to the little business district," he says.
North Mercer provides an idyllic lifestyle close to big city amenities.
Islander Middle School provides students with an incredibly scenic experience.
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High ratings for Mercer Island schools
The Mercer Island School District earns an A on Niche, which also ranks it the fifth-best district in the state. Both Northwood Elementary and Islander Middle schools receive A ratings, and Mercer Island High School gets an A-plus. The high school’s drama program produces several plays each year, and in 2023 the marching band was chosen to play in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Northwood Elementary School serves kids in the area.
Mercer Island High School serves teenagers in the area.
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From inland cottages to lakefront views
Tall evergreens and lush greenery line the narrow, sloping streets of North Mercer. Private driveways lead to modest cottages and ranch-style homes, as well as to expansive mansions overlooking Lake Washington. Inland homes tend to run between $1.5 million and $3.5 million, while lakefront homes may sell for between $7 million and $16 million. There are also some condos along North Mercer Way. In 2024, a unit sold for just over $1 million. Some waterfront properties are prone to flooding, and lenders may require flood insurance.
Mansions with incredible views sit lake side in North Mercer.
Charming inland Ranch homes are common in North Mercer.
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Luther Burbank Park and nearby street-end parks
Many homes are a short distance from Luther Burbank Park, which is one of the island’s best-known green spaces. “A lot of people come to that park from off the island, especially on weekends,” Chapin says. “It’s a huge space with a dog park, pickleball courts and docks for hanging out in the lake." Along the western edge of the park, the Mercer Island Community and Event Center hosts summer camps and jazzercise classes.
Mercer Island also has a number of “street ends,” which are small parcels of lakefront land that are open to the public. They typically have a small beach, a few benches and a grassy area for lounging. There’s a street-end park in North Mercer, along 22nd Street, and several on the western side of the island.
Luther Burbank Park offers winding trails for dog walkers, beach access, and grassy space.
Take a walk through Calkins Landing's picturesque and winding trail to the water.
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Grocery stores and restaurants on Mercer Island
Mercer Island’s main business district is just south of I-90. Its midrise buildings and shopping centers house medical offices, coffee shops and restaurants. Nearby options include Allister and The Crawlspace Gastropub, both in the business district. The Roanoke Inn is a long-standing tavern and restaurant in the western end of the neighborhood. “You can’t bring kids, though, because it’s a tavern,” Chapin says. Residents can shop for groceries at Metropolitan Market or QFC. For more retail options, people head into Seattle or Bellevue.
Grab a drink from the local watering hole, The Crawlspace.
The local QFC grocery store is only a few minutes away.
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Commuting into Bellevue or Seattle
With I-90 running along the southern edge of the neighborhood, drivers have a direct route into Seattle or Bellevue, each of which is about 5 miles away. Without traffic, the trip to either city takes less than 10 minutes, Chapin says. Sound Transit buses also run to and from both cities. Although many residents contend with city traffic during their daily commutes, travel on the island itself is typically less challenging. “We’re sort of immune to traffic," Chapin says. "If your kid has practice at 6 p.m., you can leave at 5:50 and get there on time. In Seattle, you have to leave about 40 minutes early.”
Emergency care is available at the Harborview Medical Center, a Level I pediatric and adult trauma center in Seattle. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is less than 20 miles away.
Floating bridges connect Mercer Island commuters to the nearby cities of Seattle and Bellevue.
There are plenty of Sound Transit bus stops to get around Mercer Island.
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Summer events in Mercerdale Park and on the lake
The city hosts several annual events in Mercerdale Park, just a few miles south of most North Mercer homes. A summer celebration in July includes a parade down 78th Avenue Southeast and evening fireworks. Mostly Music in the Park, the summer concert series, also takes place there.
Some of Seattle’s Seafair spectacles are visible from the western street-end parks, including Calkins Landing and Slater Park. On the first weekend of August, hydroplanes race along the lake, and various aircraft perform fly-over stunts.
Rain most of the year
The Greater Seattle area is known for relatively mild temperatures and a long rainy season. “In the summer, there’s nowhere better,” Chapin says. “During the other nine months, it’s kind of a challenge.” Heavy rains may contribute to landslides, especially in areas with steep slopes. In order to reduce the risks of landslides, the city prohibits land grading in designated hazard areas during the wet season.
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On average, homes in North Mercer, Mercer Island sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Mercer, Mercer Island over the last 12 months is $3,565,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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