View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Here are some of Mercer's more notable alumni. Mercer Island is located in Lake Washington, east of Seattle and west of Bellevue and other towns of the Eastside. O, how hast thou with jealousy infected the sweetness of affiance! (Things you hear in Seattle coffee shops. He is world-renowned as a pioneer and leader in interventional cardiology. . The western side of the island was home to two Snoqualmie villages prior to white settlement in the Puget Sound region. Lisa and Rino also take special care and interest in their senior friends across the street at the Aljoya retirement community, know them by name, and make sure they always feel treated like royalty. 4. Petition Summary: Petition to the Mercer Island City Council: We, the undersigned residents of Mercer Island, favor a lower-profile Town Center that protects our small town feeling and our quality of life.We do not oppose growth; we only ask that it be thoughtful, responsible growth that is in keeping with the character of our suburban small town, and is consistent with what we desire . Visitors can also explore local attractions such . Dont freak out. Pat Braman was active for many years as a teacher and union activist. For most of a century, Mercer Island residents enjoyed rural life, distanced by water from the hustle and bustle of nearby Seattle. They have been members of the Committee for Mercer Island Public Schools (CIMPS) and the committee to raise money for the new Mercer Island High School Band uniforms. By the 1970s his fortune and health were both failing. Now before you get upset and pull out your weed, chill out. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18, and 20.6% were over the age of 65. Population: 122,873Median household income: $88,073Median home price: $541,600. Additions to and deletions from the list are made at the discretion of the University. Their children went through the Mercer Island Schools and have been involved in the Citys VOICE service program, National Charity League, and high school sports. There were 9,930 housing units at an average density of 1,571.2 per square mile (606.6/km2). Population: 30,473Median household income: $87,074Median home price: $444,900. But this city is also one of the wealthiest in the state. alumnus, CBS radio and TV broadcaster Edward R. Murrow. This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as info-tainment. San Juan County property records show no recent sales, although the property is owned by an LLC, a common masking tactic for high-profile property buyers (this one is called Under the Radar, which is appropriate). . In 2014, Macklemore cohort Ryan Lewis snapped up a four-bedroom , 3.75-bath home in Magnolia for $3.3 million. Seattle Crime Rate [2023] Is Seattle Safe? Seattle, and thus Mercer Island, dont generally experience extreme weather events. His experiment got him a 20 year volunteer position as trainer. Seattle, we love you. 1340. Located on Mercer Island just outside of Seattle, Washington you'll find comfort and convenience in this luxury apartment community. That same year, the Council also thanked Phil Flash for organizing a volunteer litter patrol along the sides of roads. Resident Portal. Students Are The Priority. Community: Mercer Island Estates. Foreign born people are also an important part of Mercer Island's cultural character, accounting for 22.25% of the city's population. Its estimated to be worth around $70 million. The median age in the city was 46 years. Shes known for enthusiastic appearances at all manner of Island festivals and events, in the library, the local bookstore, and Citys community center. But her nomination came from a year of devoting personal time to bring the Youth Asset training to Mercer Island Schools. A post shared by ~Reggie (@doctorfate77) on Nov 17, 2018 at 10:47am PST, Craig McCaw, founder of what used to be McCaw Cellular, bought his Hunts Point property, just a stones throw from Ballmers, from saxophonist Kenny G (yes, Kenny G) in 1995 for an undisclosed amount. Her work was done with little help from the City and was much appreciated. MERCER ISLAND, Wash. There was mixed reaction Tuesday night as nearly 70 people signed up to share their thoughts during a Mercer Island City Council . 3. Go on, well wait. She was thanked by the Council for organizing daffodil bulb planting in Mercer Islands Central Business District. Asimakoupoulos emailed the photos of the home and cabana to Reeds daughter, who was grateful, though she admitted that she had not spent much time on Mercer Island while her folks lived here. The pool, at least at the time of its construction, spanned both indoors and outdoors, separated by a glass wall that swimmers can dive underneath. Cathy Cox, LAW 1986, HON 2007; Dean of Mercer Universitys Walter F. George School of Law; former President of Young Harris College; Georgia Secretary of State, 1999-2007, first woman elected to this position. Her Sing With Our Kids program began as a pilot project on Mercer Island in 2012, in which she created, tested, and documented singing events that foster early learning and literacy, while connecting children to their surroundings. "There are hundreds of wineries [in the Pacific Northwest] and we have a big population of wine enthusiasts.". He asked longtime Island residents, including a realtor receiving treatment in the health center at Covenant Shores, who told him she thought it was on the south end, near the Beach Club. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. Alex Goyette, 33 October 05, 1988. Ohhhhhhhhh SNAP! That includes more than $100,000 to Tim Eyman-backed tax-limiting initiatives. King County appraised the home at $8.2 million. First, though, lets take a closer look at just why residents in these 10 places are so much better than the rest of us. After a legal issue with former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultzs driveway and nearby Viretta Park, he moved to the exclusive 12-home gated community the Reed Estate in Madison Park. MICF showed the love that we need to have for each other especially during challenging times and illustrated the resiliency of our community. 2709. An entrepreneur by the name of Charles C. Calkins built a gilded, luxury hotel on the island in the 1890s, making the island a stop for many high-class visitors, including President Harrison. Attending College High School Graduates College Graduated 2.8% 2.8% 98.4% 98.4% 76.2% 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The Windows 2000 house. Instead of waiting for another year, we agreed to honor them both. Sq. This group of over 260 citizens vigilantly opposed operational and policy changes proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration that would cause increased aircraft noise over Mercer Island. The first large settlement, East Seattle, was toward the northwest side of the islandnear the McGilvara neighborhood. Mercer Island has an unusually high Jewish population for the area, with practicing Jews making up 25% of Mercer Islands households. Whatever it is, Bainbridge Island is pretty, and pretty awesome. The median household income was $150,506. its because were secretly/not so secretly jealous. She has been active in numerous civic committees on Mercer Island, including the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. Have special higher parking rates elsewhere in the region when MI residents want to park there. On Monday, July 6, 2009 the Mercer Island City Council announced "the organizers and volunteers of the inaugural 2008 Mercer Island Farmers Market" as the much anticipated Citizen of the Year. As for the wealthiest zip code in the entire U.S. - it's Sagaponack, New York, about 100 miles east of New York City on Long Island. Like many other early Jewish residents, Cohn said he chose Mercer Island because of its school district's reputation. Mercer Islands male/female gender ratio is slightly weighted towards females, at 52%. She had just completed Blossoms and Burgers, an event that partners the seniors at the Parks and Recreation Department with the Crest Learning Center. Nominate a MIHS alumnus using this form. While they all don't spend their time living in Washington State exclusively, all of these billionaires own large swaths of property within. This significant gift to the City will serve as a lasting legacy to the familys strong ties to the Mercer Island community and represents their strong desire to preserve the property from potential future development while providing recreational trail opportunities for future generations. They accepted their award online during the July 21 (2020) Council Meeting, held by video conference due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. He served four years before stepping down to become a Regional Governor for Rotary. Its what they are. [52], The city's public transportation is provided by King County Metro and Sound Transit, mainly consisting of express bus routes to Seattle and the Eastside. Founded in the 1920s, MIPA was one of the first community groups to organize on the Island and has maintained an enduring focus on education and advocacy, community building and parks. The island operates under two local governments until a merger in 1970. About 1.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over. In 1923, the East Channel Bridge was built to connect the island with Bellevue. A post shared by @whatatimetovibe on Feb 3, 2016 at 4:43pm PST. The per capita income for the city was $53,799. On that property were three structures; An outhouse, a 1 room cabin for his friend (Recently retired baseball pitcher Cy Young), and a wooden warehouse disguised as a bifocal fitting shop. The 2018 recipients are Lisa and Rino Caruccio, who have been greatly involved in the community since becoming residents in 2006, and who opened a unique state-of-the-art culinary event center (Caruccios) in the Town Center in 2017 to expand their community support and involvement. The Mercer Island Farmers Market enables residents to purchase local food from local farmers and in doing so, contribute to the local economy. Mercer Island was named after one of the Mercer brothers - Thomas, Asa or Aaron - who came to Seattle in the 1850s and 1860s, but historians don't agree on which one. Holding these (little) claims to fame over everyones heads for over twenty years makes youa snob! The lid provided added park space for Mercer Island residents, adding acres of ballfields, tennis courts, picinic areas, and jogging paths where there were none before. Hes registered to vote in a comparably modest midcentury farther south in Medina with an estate and trust lawyer as the listed owner. Heres a fun little exercise: Google all of the famous people who either live in or have lived in Bainbridge Island. It features a long stretch of Lake Washington waterfront, and has everything from an off-leash dog area, a . At the national level, Mercer Island is located in Washington's 9th congressional district, which is currently represented by Democrat Adam Smith. Residents and their families have rated it a Best Senior Living . We then averaged each places ranking into one overall score, where the lowest score went to the snobbiest place in Washington. Theres nothing immediately snobby about Gig Harbor. "Estates like this only come along once in a generation.". With not quite 150,000 people, Sussex County has but one famous native actress . Arts, Education, Industry, Media. Three months later, Blake called and said she had found the address in the 1977 phone book. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97. The City Hall building in the northeast part of the city hosts offices for the City Manager and most local administrative employees, the municipal court, and the police department. [13], The Mercer Island School District operates seven schools on the island: four primary schools (Lakeridge Elementary, Island Park Elementary, West Mercer Elementary and Northwood Elementary); one middle school (Islander Middle School); one high school (Mercer Island High School); and one alternative secondary school (Crest Learning Center). They chose John Nelson because he had served as founding member and president of the Arts Council, was a member at large for the Youth and Family Services Board, was active starting and running the Rotary Marathon, volunteered to be a starter at the annual all school track meet, was on the Community Fund board and as such had acted as auctioneer at various auctions. 2601 76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040, (206) 588-2743. Here you'll find three shopping centers within 0.2 mile. While Forbes offhandly mentions a Seattle residence in its billionaire rankings, Oakley sunglasses mogul Jannard is best-known as owning the entirety of 500-acre Spieden Island in the San Juans, which he purchased in 1997 for $22 million. She has appeared at numerous City Council meetings and served on countless boards and committees. Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on an island of the same name in the southern portion of Lake Washington. Bezos also owns property in Beverly Hills, which he expanded in 2017 by buying the lot next door for a cool $12.9 million, and in DC, the former home of a textile museum. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Ben made several trips to Europe and enjoyed talking about his experiences there. Of course having galleries and theatres doesnt make you a snobbut the fact that you think they make your hometown better than the restwell, that does. While the closest major city to Shoreline, WA is Seattle, Shoreline is not considered, Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest and one of the fastest-growing large cities in the country. The Ritzmans also showed him a cabana in the backyard connected to their dock on the lake. He also served on the Citizens Oversight Panel monitoring Sound Transit. The Mercer Island Historical Society is an organization of Mercer Island residents, past and present. The island is a wonderful place to live, and is a popular tourist destination. Shoreline, WA, is a city located between Seattle and Snohomish County. By. The list consists of 44 members. The property has eight bathrooms and seven bedrooms, including the luxe master suite with picture perfect views of the lake. It was true for John Dunney in 1947, and it's true for island residents today. A post shared by Jeff Bezos (@jeffbezos) on Jul 30, 2018 at 10:33am PDT. CLOSE. Supporting the Mercer Island community and giving back to local organizations is second nature to Laurie and Victor. When Covenant Shores Chaplain Greg Asimakoupoulos found out that Donna Reed, one of the stars of his favorite movies, Its a Wonderful Life, had lived in the Seattle area, he resolved to track down her former home. Founded in 2013 Matt created All ready Moving & Storage as he saw a desperate need for better customer service in the moving industry. During 1889, a C C Calkins built a large and gilded resort, the Calkins Hotel. The City Council selected Fran Call as 2012 Citizen of the Year in honor of her extensive service to the community. ), Population: 7,239Median household income: $63,269Median home price: $421,800. In the year that she started this organization, it had grown to 30 chapters across the state. The Community Member of the Year is an annual tradition of recognizing an individual or group (honoree) who is otherwise unrecognized for his/her/their contributions to making the Mercer Island community a great place to live and work. Since her retirement 20 years ago, Fran hasn't even considered slowing down, instead starting a walking group for people over 55, offered through the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department. The median home price in Mercer Island is $1,386,300, which is almost quadruple the average Washington home price of $366,800. He also was very active in Mercerversery, the occasion of the 25th year since the City of Mercer Island incorporated. King County recently appraised the home at more than $30 million. For the second year in a row, the Citizen of the Year award went to a large group -- the Aircraft Noise Abatement Committee. Our top-notch and highly-rated moving team of experienced professionals are ready and prepared to make your Mercer Island-area move quick, simple, and easy! Intrigued by the business, Roger was soon promoted to bookseller, then floor manager, and in 1991 he offered to buy the store. Several routes connect to a park and ride on the north side of the island with 447 stalls. . The list goes on and on! Public records show Bruce Nordstrom purchased a house in the Mercer Island waterfront neighborhood surrounding Groveland Park in the late 1980salthough hes registered to vote at Market Place Tower where his sister Anne Gittinger lives. Mercer Island district officials confirmed they . [27], The Aubrey Davis Park is atop the I-90 tunnel entrances. The City Council presented the 2011 Citizen of the Year award to Dr. Michael Copass. Don garnered respect for his experience, sense of fairness, environmental advocacy, leadership and legal knowledge. The Pages' business and personal goal is to serve the community in a welcoming and caring manner, which includes hosting special events and countless fundraisers over the years. [28][29], Pioneer Park covers 113 acres (0.46km2) and has equestrian, bicycle, and hiking trails. But no one loves you more than you love you. Around that time, she purchased a Mercer Island waterfront home for $6.5 million. Im sorryI was just looking at some of the real estate prices in Mercer Island. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft employee number 30 Steve Ballmer bought this four-bedroom Hunts Point home on two acres in 1987 for $1.33 million. She helped start and run this event for many years. Connections. Seattle is awesome, yes, dont get us wrong, but it is, perhaps, the most self-aware and self-congratulating city in the Northwest. The Caruccios are St. Monica parishioners, regular donors to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, and key donors to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation. $1,880. Famous people from Mercer Island include co-founder of Microsoft Paul Allen, former Boeing CEO Frank Shrontz, former Ford CEO Alan Mulally, and professional baseball player Matthew Boyd. Not only are Bezos and Gates close in net worththeir properties are located on the same road in Medina. This abandoned high school was converted into a 31-unit apartment building, This $85 million NYC penthouse comes with a trip to space and court-side NBA season tickets. The third year the Fire Department brought the Council the name of an unsung hero that they wished to see honored Dr. Floyd Short. And annually MIPA recognizes an outstanding preschool teacher via its Exceptional Educator award. The two aforementioned municipalities merged as the City of Mercer Island on May 19, 1970. Of course if you think thats affluence, just wait until we get to our next place. While hes a recent newcomer to Washingtons slate of billionaires, Fisher has thrown himself head-first into Washington State residency, pouring more than $1.25 million into state politics since 2015, according to Washington State Public Disclosure Commission records. Community members of, attended and spoke at the Its a Wonderful Life Festival, Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes, Students represent MIHS at Day on the Hill, What do you do with your food waste? No single person has done more for the health of this community than Dr. Copass. Youre the types who ask people where theyre from, just so you can answer, Oh me? Source: Russ Heinl / shutterstock. . In 1965 he was appointed as the Vice Principal of North Mercer Junior High. 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