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Shorewood

Shorewood is a well-established residential neighborhood on Mercer Island offering a blend of classic and contemporary homes at a median price of $2,649,500 and a competitive $795 per square foot.

30
Walk Score
35
Transit Score
32
Bike Score

Living in Shorewood

Shorewood is a well-established residential neighborhood on Mercer Island offering a blend of classic and contemporary homes at a median price of $2,649,500 and a competitive $795 per square foot. With a brisk 29-day average days on market, the neighborhood demonstrates strong and consistent buyer demand within Mercer Island's desirable real estate market. Residents enjoy the community's park-like setting, mature trees, and convenient access to the island's amenities and I-90 commute corridors.

Shorewood offers a balanced island lifestyle with tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks, and easy access to Mercer Island's beloved trail loop and waterfront parks. The neighborhood's relatively quick 29-day market pace reflects both its appeal to families and the consistent depth of demand among buyers seeking a foothold on Mercer Island at a slightly more accessible price point than the island's ultra-premium tiers. Community events, proximity to the town center, and excellent schools round out the neighborhood's strong quality of life.

Growing professional family โ€” Families seeking Mercer Island's top schools and safe community environment find Shorewood's price point more accessible than the island's waterfront and ultra-premium segments. Eastside tech employee upgrading from a condo or townhome โ€” Single-family island living with a short Bellevue commute and excellent schools makes Shorewood an ideal first house on Mercer Island. Relocating executive or manager โ€” Out-of-area buyers transitioning into the Seattle tech ecosystem appreciate Mercer Island's reputation and Shorewood's balance of value and community amenities.

Real Estate Market

$3,500,000
SFH Median
$1054
Per Sqft
49
Days on Market

5-Year Price Trends

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

Getting Around

Shorewood occupies a residential swath of Mercer Island with easy access to both the northern and central portions of the island, positioned near community parks and within a short drive of the island's town center and ferry landing area.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 27 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

  • Brisk 29-day average days on market signals strong demand
  • Median $2.65M โ€” competitive entry into Mercer Island luxury
  • Top-ranked Mercer Island School District
  • Tree-lined streets with established, mature landscaping
  • Close to island town center, shops, and community parks
  • Direct I-90 access to Seattle (20 min) and Bellevue (15 min)

Schools

Island Park Elementary

Elementary
9/10

Islander Middle School

Middle
8/10

Mercer Island High School

High School
9/10

Thinking about Shorewood?

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