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Seashore Lakefront

Seashore Lakefront is one of Mercer Island's premier waterfront communities, offering direct Lake Washington access and a median price of $2,900,000 with strong year-over-year appreciation of 18.6%.

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Walk Score
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Transit Score
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Bike Score

Living in Seashore Lakefront

Seashore Lakefront is one of Mercer Island's premier waterfront communities, offering direct Lake Washington access and a median price of $2,900,000 with strong year-over-year appreciation of 18.6%. The neighborhood is defined by expansive lakefront lots, private docks, and homes designed to maximize water views and outdoor living. Extended days on market (136 DOM) reflect the deliberate pace of buyers considering the island's rarest and most coveted waterfront tier.

Seashore Lakefront offers the quintessential Pacific Northwest waterfront lifestyle โ€” paddleboarding from a private dock at sunrise, kayaking to Luther Burbank Park, and entertaining on expansive lake-facing terraces. The neighborhood's 18.6% year-over-year appreciation underscores the enduring scarcity premium of true lakefront real estate on Mercer Island. Residents enjoy both the seclusion of island living and the convenience of a short bridge commute to Seattle and Bellevue.

Affluent waterfront lifestyle buyer โ€” Buyers who have 'made it' and want trophy lakefront real estate with docks, views, and the status of Mercer Island waterfront ownership. Seattle tech executive with family โ€” Desires a permanent, move-up waterfront home with top schools, away from urban density, with fast bridge access to downtown Seattle. Investor in appreciating waterfront assets โ€” With 18.6% annual appreciation and inherently constrained lakefront supply, this segment attracts buyers who view the purchase as a long-term wealth-building asset.

Real Estate Market

$2,900,000
SFH Median
$785
Per Sqft
136
Days on Market
+18.6%
Year over Year

5-Year Price Trends

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

Getting Around

Seashore Lakefront lines the shoreline of Mercer Island along Lake Washington, with homes fronting directly on the water and offering sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and the Cascade range depending on orientation.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 30 min by car via I-90 and SR-520
  • Amazon Bellevue: 18 min by car via I-90
  • Downtown Seattle: 22 min by car via I-90

Highlights

  • Direct Lake Washington waterfront with private docks
  • 18.6% YoY price appreciation โ€” strong investment trajectory
  • Sweeping views of Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier
  • Rare, limited-inventory lakefront product
  • Top-ranked Mercer Island School District
  • Immediate access to island trail network and Luther Burbank Park

Schools

West Mercer Elementary

Elementary
9/10

Islander Middle School

Middle
8/10

Mercer Island High School

High School
9/10

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