Now one of our area's most prestigious addresses, Mercer Island, in the middle of Lake Washington, was accessible only by boat until the first floating bridge was built in 1940! The sinking of that bridge in a huge storm in the 1980s resulted in nationwide attention; a new floating bridge was built, and expanded freeway lanes were covered with a lid. Mercer Island acquired huge new park on "found" land, the freeway lid!

Mercer Island residents have passed school levies every single time since the 1950's. Scores on standardized tests are consistently among the highest in the state. Property values are also the highest in the state! The schools are absolutely tops; 93% of the high school graduates go on to college.

475 acres of open space and parklands offers many varieties of recreational activities. On the north end of the island is a fabulous 22 acre park with waterfront picnic areas, bike & jogging paths, and an open-air concert stage that's booked all summer.

All of Mercer Island is only six square miles! This is Seattle's most prestigious suburb, offering hilltop views and lakeside lawns. The accessibility to both Seattle and the Eastside is superb, and the affluence is legendary. (One writer joked that many residents bait their rat traps with brie!) Mercer Islanders enjoy a safe environment and the small-town ambience of the shopping district.

There are many excellent sources of data which report research into our market conditions and activity. Please click below to access:

Washington Center for Real Estate Research

Chicago Title Corporation

City Information

City of Mercer Island

Education

Mercer Island City Schools

Mercer Island School District - 4160 86th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 236-3300.

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - K-12 information.

Lake Ridge Elementary, 8215 SE 78th, Mercer Island - (206) 236-3415

West Mercer Elementary, 4141 81st Ave SE, Mercer Island - (206) 236-3430

Island Park Elementary, 5437 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island - (206) 236-3410

Islander Middle School, 8225 SE 72nd - (206) 236-3400

Mercer Island High School, 9100 SE 42nd, Mercer Island - (206) 236-3345

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