Mercer Island Neighborhood Guide

Explore the Island by Area and Enclave

By Erin and Charlie Sirianni | Windermere Real Estate – Mercer Island

Mercer Island is a highly desirable community known for its great schools, beautiful parks and waterfront, and its friendly small-town vibe. Unique as the most populated island in a lake in the U.S., it is ideally positioned between Seattle and Bellevue. Hop on I-90 and you can be downtown in either city in 10 or 15 minutes.

Mercer Island is also home to a surprising variety of neighborhoods. We’ve created this neighborhood guide to give you an overview of the general geographic areas and neighborhoods of Mercer Island. The guide is made up of five primary pages: North End, South End, Mid-Island, East Mercer, and West Mercer. Within these primary pages, you’ll find links to over 40 smaller neighborhoods.

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North End

The North End is home to Mercer Island’s Town Center and a collection of diverse neighborhoods. These neighborhoods offer quick and easy access to I-90 and proximity to the island’s downtown amenities.

Mid-Island

Mercer Island’s mid-island area is approximately located between SE 40th and SE 63rd streets. It is dotted with schools and defined by grid-like neighborhoods. The Mercer Island School District’s largest school “campus” is located mid-island, where you'll find the Mercer Island High School and Northwood Elementary School.

East Mercer

Like its name suggests, East Mercer makes up the neighborhoods lining Mercer Island’s eastern shore of Lake Washington. The neighborhoods are defined by street names such as Ferncroft, Glenhome, and Butterworth, and homes range from eastside waterfront estates to treehouse-like retreats perched within the forest.

West Mercer

West Mercer, know as Mercer Island’s “Gold Coast,” is made up of the neighborhoods lining the island’s western shore along Lake Washington. West Mercer is also home to West Mercer Elementary, located on West Mercer Way and 81st Ave SE.

South End

Mercer Island’s South End neighborhoods are located approximately south of SE 63rd Street. While many overlook the South End as being too remote, others enjoy its quiet remove and natural beauty. Islander Middle School and Lakeridge elementary are located on Mercer Island’s South End.

Neighborhood Map

Take a look at Mercer Island neighborhoods in one interactive map, providing an overview of many of the island's most distinctive enclaves.

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