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.
Home Trends in Groveland, WA
On average, homes in Groveland, Mercer Island sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 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
$3,750,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$983
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$3,959,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
