Mercer Slough

Mercer Slough is a quiet, nature-oriented neighborhood in south-central Bellevue defined by its proximity to the 320-acre Mercer Slough Nature Park — the largest remaining wetland on Lake Washington. The housing stock is almost entirely condos and townhomes, with no single-family inventory. The all-residential median price of $550K makes it one of the more affordable entry points into Bellevue, though transaction volume is extremely low (1-4 sales per quarter). The neighborhood appeals to nature lovers, kayakers, and buyers who want Bellevue School District access at a moderate price point.

Mercer Slough is defined by nature, not walkable errands. The 320-acre Mercer Slough Nature Park offers 7+ miles of boardwalks and trails, a u-pick blueberry farm, kayak/canoe water trails, the Winters House historic site, and the Environmental Education Center (run jointly with Pacific Science Center). Daily errands require a car — the nearest grocery and commercial options are in Factoria or Old Bellevue. The South Bellevue light rail station provides transit access to downtown Bellevue and Seattle.

Nature lovers who want 320 acres of wetland trails and blueberry fields steps from their front door Light rail commuters working at Amazon, Microsoft, or Meta who use South Bellevue Station daily First-time buyers seeking Bellevue School District (Bellevue High 10/10) at an entry-level price