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Mercerdale

Mercerdale is a centrally located Mercer Island neighborhood offering an ideal blend of convenience, community, and island character, with a median home price of $2,200,000 and $957 per square foot.

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Walk Score
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Transit Score
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Bike Score

Living in Mercerdale

Mercerdale is a centrally located Mercer Island neighborhood offering an ideal blend of convenience, community, and island character, with a median home price of $2,200,000 and $957 per square foot. Positioned near the Mercer Island Town Center, residents enjoy walkable access to parks, retail, and dining that is rare elsewhere on the island. At 48 average days on market, the neighborhood moves at a deliberate pace that reflects buyer discernment rather than softness.

Mercerdale residents enjoy one of the most walkable lifestyles on Mercer Island, with Mercerdale Park's meadows and playfields just steps away and the Town Center's restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery within easy reach. The neighborhood has a lively, family-oriented energy anchored by community events at the park and the nearby Community Center. Its central location makes errands, school drop-offs, and weekend recreation unusually efficient for an island setting.

Young professional family with school-age children โ€” Walkability to the Town Center, proximity to parks, and the acclaimed school district make Mercerdale the most family-livable neighborhood on the island. Dual-income tech couple โ€” The central location minimizes commute time to both Seattle and Eastside campuses, and the neighborhood's energy appeals to buyers who want a community feel alongside island prestige. Empty nester downsizing within the island โ€” Walkability and convenience appeal to longtime Mercer Island residents looking to simplify without leaving the community they love.

Real Estate Market

Single Family
$2,200,000
$957
$/sqft
48
Days
2
Sold
Condo
$543,250
$491
$/sqft
80
Days
2
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

Mercerdale sits near the heart of Mercer Island, adjacent to Mercerdale Park and within easy walking distance of the Town Center along SE 27th Street. Its central position gives it one of the shortest drive times to both I-90 on-ramps from any island neighborhood.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 22 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 12 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 14 min by car via I-90
  • Amazon Seattle Hq: 17 min by car

Highlights

  • Walking distance to Mercer Island Town Center shops and dining
  • Adjacent to Mercerdale Park โ€” playfields, picnic areas, open space
  • Shortest drive times to both I-90 east and west on-ramps
  • Family-friendly neighborhood with strong community events calendar
  • Top-ranked Mercer Island schools within the district
  • Relatively accessible luxury entry point at $2.2M median

Schools

Island Park Elementary

Elementary
9/10

Islander Middle School

Middle
9/10

Mercer Island High School

High School
10/10

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