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Groveland

Groveland is a sought-after residential neighborhood on Mercer Island's eastern side, known for generous lot sizes, mature tree canopy, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

22
Walk Score
28
Transit Score
30
Bike Score

Living in Groveland

Groveland is a sought-after residential neighborhood on Mercer Island's eastern side, known for generous lot sizes, mature tree canopy, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The median sale price of $4,300,000 and a striking +75.1% YoY appreciation signal a neighborhood that has captured intense buyer interest, driven by its combination of quality schools, island lifestyle, and relative value compared to Gold Coast waterfront estates. At 60 days on market, homes move decisively when priced correctly.

Groveland offers a quiet, wooded suburban feel where neighbors know each other and children play in cul-de-sacs lined with mature Douglas firs. Easy access to the Island Crest Trail and nearby Luther Burbank Park supports an active outdoor lifestyle. Shopping, dining, and coffee shops in Mercer Island Town Center are a short drive away, giving residents a self-contained island community feel.

Affluent Family with School-Age Children โ€” Prioritizes Mercer Island's top-rated schools and safe, walkable neighborhood streets while seeking more space than urban Bellevue offers. Move-Up Buyer from Bellevue or Seattle โ€” Cashing in equity from a prior home to step into the island's premium lifestyle with a larger yard and quieter environment. Equity-Motivated Investor / Primary Buyer โ€” Attracted by the 75%+ YoY appreciation trajectory and long-term land value on Mercer Island's finite supply of residential parcels.

Real Estate Market

$4,300,000
SFH Median
$776
Per Sqft
60
Days on Market
+75.1%
Year over Year

5-Year Price Trends

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

Getting Around

Groveland occupies the eastern-central portion of Mercer Island, bordered roughly by SE 40th Street to the north and the island's eastern shoreline parks to the east. The neighborhood features rolling terrain with glimpses of Lake Washington through the tree line.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 25 min by car via I-90 and SR-520
  • Amazon Bellevue: 15 min by car via I-90
  • Downtown Seattle: 20 min by car via I-90

Highlights

  • Exceptional +75.1% YoY price appreciation โ€” one of the island's fastest-rising submarkets
  • Generous lots with privacy-enhancing mature tree canopy
  • Mercer Island School District โ€” among the state's highest-performing
  • Close to Luther Burbank Park and island trail network
  • 15 min to Bellevue CBD, 20 min to downtown Seattle
  • True island neighborhood character with low traffic and high safety

Schools

Lakeridge Elementary

Elementary
8/10

Islander Middle School

Middle
8/10

Mercer Island High School

High School
9/10

Thinking about Groveland?

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