Avg Price
$3.2M
Time on Market
37 Days
Price / Sq Ft
$870
Active Listings
60
Why Live in Mercer Island?
Mercer Island, Washington, is an exclusive island community located in the middle of Lake Washington, offering unparalleled waterfront living and privacy. It provides the perfect combination of natural beauty, top-rated schools, and easy access to both Seattle and Mercer Island.
Known for its luxurious waterfront estates, pristine parks, excellent public schools, and strong sense of community, Mercer Island offers an exceptional quality of life for those seeking upscale island living with urban convenience.
Buying a Home in Mercer Island
Buying on Mercer Island can move fast, especially in desirable neighborhoods and price ranges. I help buyers understand pricing, compare neighborhoods, prepare strong offers, and move through the process with fewer surprises. If you are relocating, upgrading, or buying your first home on Mercer Island, having a local strategy matters.
Selling Your Mercer Island Home
Selling on Mercer Island takes more than putting a home on the market. Pricing, presentation, photos, and local marketing all affect how quickly a property sells and how strong the offers are.
Mercer Island housing market — April 2026
Mercer Island remains one of the most exclusive markets in the Pacific Northwest, with limited inventory and buyers drawn by top-rated schools and island living minutes from Seattle.
$3.2M
Median list price
— unchanged
60
Active listings
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$4.9k
Median rent
per month
Median price per sq ft — Mercer Island
Source: Realtor.com · Updated April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions — Mercer Island Real Estate
The average home price on Mercer Island is approximately $2.8M, with price per square foot around $800. Waterfront properties and homes with lake views command significant premiums, while interior lots offer relatively more accessible entry points.
Homes on Mercer Island average around 70 days on market, reflecting the premium buyer pool and deliberate pace of the luxury market. Well-priced properties with strong presentation attract qualified buyers efficiently.
Mercer Island offers exceptional long-term value — constrained supply, top schools, and its unique island geography create a resilient market that has historically outperformed broader King County trends.
Featured Properties
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