| Owning Mercer Island waterfront is a rewarding, fun and sometimes challenging endeavor, simply because Mercer Island has as many varieties of waterfront properties, as there are individuals. The facts are, that no two waterfront properties are exactly a like, even when side by side. The unique topography of the Island offers many different sizes of waterfront properties which have varied views, slopes and amenities having a direct effect on values. This Guide to Mercer Island Waterfront offers answers to many of the questions that come up about how the waterfront property can be used, and how the differences of each property can effect values. For more specific information about a property, please contact Kathy Beckes, 206.618.2586.
| | Questions you should ask when purchasing waterfront: | - How many lineal feet of waterfront?
- Are there any water courses through, or close to, the property? Look on Watercourse Map at City of Mercer Island.
- How deep is the Water?
- What is the largest sized dock that can be built?
- How large of a home can I build?
- Are there any easements?
- What is the soil type?
- Will I have to build using pilings?
- What kind of shape is the bulkhead in?
- How far do I have to build back from the water?
- Will the house have sun light?
- What is the slope of the lot?
- Where is the building envelope?
- How close are Utilities?
| | Information on this site: | - Current Mercer Island Waterfront Listings
- Questions to Ask when purchasing Waterfront, see FAQ section.
- Aerial Views with Plat Maps of Mercer Island Waterfronts.
- The Permit Process - who is involved in approval for waterfront development.
- Docks, what is allowed & why.
- Building set backs and how they are determined.
- Links to the appropriate agencies and departments that may be involved in waterfront development.
| How to Use the Guide: - Use the blue tabs above to navigate to the information areas.
- To view sections of aerials & plat maps of waterfront, refer to the mapped guide on the left and click on section tabs below. The map is sectioned off starting at the point Northwest of the I90 bridge, Faben Point, going clock wise around the island.
The content on this site is for information purposes only. For official answers contact the city, county and governmental agencies. |
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