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Tarywood

Tarywood

Neighborhood in Mercer Island, Washington

King County 98040

$2,796,119 Average Value
$963 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

A quiet, somewhat secluded neighborhood on the south end

Tarywood is in southeast Mercer Island, which is a small city set in Lake Washington. The neighborhood is about 4 miles south of Interstate 90, which links the island to Seattle and Bellevue. There are numerous evergreens and other trees along the residential streets, which usually don't have sidewalks. Tarywood's out-of-the-way location and natural surroundings bring some seclusion and rural vibes. "It's nice and quiet, and there are parks. You have to get on or off the island, so it's protected and fairly crime-free," Andrea Pirzio-Biroli, a managing broker with John L Scott Real Estate.

Midcentury moderns, contemporaries and spacious custom homes

The south end of the island was developed after the north. "Mercer Way used to be a gravel road, houses were on septic systems and had wells," says Pirzio-Biroli, who grew up on the island. In the 1950s, sewers and the water system were constructed on the north end, and the south end soon followed.

The neighborhood has single-family homes in developments like Tarywood Estates, which was created in the 1960s and includes midcentury modern architecture. Tarywood Park, added in the 1980s, has traditionals and contemporaries. There are also homes from more recent decades. Those under 2,500 square feet typically range from about $1.2 million to $3 million.

Estate-like homes with over 6,000 square feet are pricier, ranging from $4.5 million to $18 million. Some are waterfront properties with views of the lake and Mount Rainier.

The CAP Index Crime Score in Tarywood is 1 out of 10, lower when compared to the national average of 4.

The island's largest park, a country club and a beach park

Adjacent to the neighborhood is Pioneer Park, the island's largest park. It is over 110 acres, densely wooded, and has more than a dozen trails for hiking, dog walking and horseback riding. Near the park is the Mercer Island Country Club, which has several membership levels and amenities, including a covered pool, tennis courts and a fitness studio. People visit nearby Clarke Beach Park for swimming, picnicking and fishing off the dock.

Mercer Island School District offers A and A-plus schools

Students may attend public schools in the Mercer Island School District. Lakeridge Elementary School and Islander Middle School earn A grades from Niche. Mercer Island High School receives an A-plus and has a pool and water polo teams.

There are various things to do on Mercer Island

Events and festivities ramp up in the summer. "The Summer Celebration! is the weekend after the 4th of July, and that's always been a big event. They have concerts in the park during the summer and a Farmer's Market every weekend," Pirzio-Biroli says. SeaFair, an annual summer festival, is a regional event series that includes hydroplane races on Lake Washington. Mercer Island also has a winter holiday tree lighting, a monthly open mic night and First Fridays Art Walk.

From the south to north end of the island and beyond

Tarywood is one of the island neighborhoods farthest from I-90, which connects to the mainland via floating bridges. Pirzio-Biroli says cyclists like to take Mercer Way around the island: "It kind of curves around, passing beautiful houses, and there's not too much traffic."King County Metro DART runs between the south and north parts of the island, with stops on Island Crest Way and at Mercer Village Shopping Center. There's a park-and-ride at the shopping center and another north of I-90. DART has a shuttle to Seattle, and Sound Transit has a bus from Seattle to Bellevue. Sound Transit's Link light rail extension was anticipated to be completed in 2025.

Stores and restaurants at Mercer Village Shopping Center

Mercer Village Shopping Center is the retail area closest to Tarywood. Family owned Oh! Chocolate has been creating handcrafted confections for three generations. Toshi's Teriyaki, Sahara Pizza and Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant offered a range of flavors. One of the island's two QFC grocery stores is here as well. Mercer Island Town Center, the island's other commercial area, is about 4 miles to the northwest.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Amy Li

    Amy Li

    WeLakeside

    (425) 947-2429

    42 Total Sales

    1 in Tarywood

    $2,651,000 Price

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  • Michele Schuler

    Michele Schuler

    Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

    (206) 210-1706

    187 Total Sales

    6 in Tarywood

    $1.6M - $2.8M Price Range

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  • Sarah Ford

    Sarah Ford

    Coldwell Banker Bain

    (206) 202-6041

    80 Total Sales

    4 in Tarywood

    $1.8M - $8.4M Price Range

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  • Pat O'Grady

    Pat O'Grady

    Responds Quickly

    Windermere Real Estate/East

    (425) 906-5127

    40 Total Sales

    1 in Tarywood

    $2,115,000 Price

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  • Sharon Glatz Scott

    Sharon Glatz Scott

    Responds Quickly

    Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

    (206) 203-7229

    26 Total Sales

    2 in Tarywood

    $2.5M - $3.4M Price Range

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  • Joan Bayley

    Joan Bayley

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    Windermere Real Estate/East

    (206) 339-6309

    69 Total Sales

    2 in Tarywood

    $2.1M - $3.9M Price Range

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

33 min drive

Bus

Island Crest Way & SE 78th St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Tarywood 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

Tarywood Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Tarywood, Mercer Island sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Tarywood, Mercer Island over the last 12 months is $2,478,125, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$2,475,625
Median Sale Price
$2,478,125
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,478,125
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$963

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
448
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
4.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,319
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

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
1,313
Median Age
48
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$249,829
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$241,113

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
85.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
48.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%

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®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

21 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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