Why Live in Groveland
Groveland, a neighborhood in Mercer Island, features tree-lined streets with evergreens and purple-leaf plum trees. Known for its New Traditional and contemporary homes from the 1970s, the area offers custom designs with midcentury features like large windows. Homes range from over 2,500 to more than 4,500 square feet, some with scenic views and private boat ramps on Lake Washington. Groveland's crime rate is lower than the national average. Local attractions include Groveland Beach Park, with stone-covered shores, a sandy beach, a concrete fishing pier, and a beach volleyball court. Island Crest Park, accessible via a wooded trail, has turf-field baseball diamonds and tennis courts, while Pioneer Park spans 113 acres with over 6 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Dining options in Mercer Village include Riviera Maya and Yuzen Japanese Cuisine, with more restaurants and shops about 3 miles north in the island's downtown. The Seafair Festival, featuring boat parties, hydroplane races, and an airshow by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, is a highlight for residents. Groveland residents primarily use personal vehicles, with bus services from King County Metro and Sound Transit. Interstate 90 connects the neighborhood to Downtown Seattle, about 8 miles northwest, and Bellevue, roughly 6 miles northeast. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 20 miles southwest. The Mercer Island School District, ranked among the state's top five, includes highly rated Island Park Elementary School, Islander Middle School, and Mercer Island High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Groveland a good place to live?
Groveland is a good place to live. Groveland is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Groveland is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Groveland has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $254,927 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 87.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Groveland are home owners, with 8.8% of residents renting and 91.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Groveland can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Groveland neighborhood guide.
Is Groveland, WA a safe neighborhood?
Groveland, WA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Groveland?
The median home price in Groveland is $3,728,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $745,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $18,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $788K a year to afford the median home price in Groveland. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Groveland is $255K.
What are the best public schools in Groveland?
The best public schools that serve Groveland are:
What are the best private schools in Groveland?
The best private schools that serve Groveland are:
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Are home prices dropping in Groveland?
Yes, home prices in Groveland are down 40% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Groveland, WA
On average, homes in Groveland, Mercer Island sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Groveland, Mercer Island over the last 12 months is $3,550,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$3,550,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,550,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$775
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$3,728,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
