Parkwood - Mercer Firs Home for Rent

Parkwood-Mercer Firs is a quiet spot on Mercer Island, just east and west of big cities, where locals can soak in the natural beauty of Washington State. "It's a true island connected by bridges to both Bellevue and downtown Seattle," says Greg Rosenwald, a broker with Compass Washington. "You have these natural borders because you're on this island. You go from four elementary schools to one middle school to one high school, so you get a lot of people like me who grew up there and come back." He adds that when the sun is out, water sports of all kinds are a big part of daily lives. Residents also enjoy abundant green spaces and miles of trails. Parkwood-Mercer Firs is perched north of a large park and east of Island Park Elementary School, making it possible to walk some places. Ranch styles, Colonial Revivals and custom builds from the 1960s to '80s, completely remodeled inside and out, are common. Many have added floor-to-ceiling windows. Even fixer-uppers cost no less than a million in Parkwood-Mercer Firs. Prices generally begin from around $1.6 million to $5.8 million. The range heads over the $6 million mark to $8.1 million for large waterfront homes. New construction with