✓ SOLD

8383 Seashore Drive

Mercer Island's Gold Coast Waterfront Estate
All-Cash Offer in 30 Days • Highest South Shore Sale Q1&Q2 2015
Sale Price
$3,025,000
All-Cash Offer
30 Days
Lake Frontage
106 Feet
Market Position
Highest South Shore Sale Q1&Q2 2015
Get Your Free Market Analysis
See how strategic marketing delivers results • 425-941-8688

Property Snapshot

A magnificent Gold Coast waterfront residence built by legendary contractor Terry Deeny, commanding 106 feet of Lake Washington frontage with independent beach access, private dock, and west-facing sunset views.

Address
8383 Seashore Drive
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Sale Price
$3,025,000
Original List: $3,288,000
Bedrooms / Bathrooms
5 Bed / 3.25 Bath
2 Primary Bedroom Suites
Living Space
4,084 Sq Ft
Fully finished basement
Lot Size
14,827 Sq Ft
0.340 acres
Waterfront
106 Feet
Lake Washington frontage
Year Built
1971
Remodeled 2003
Architectural Style
Contemporary Waterfront
Built by Terry Deeny

Signature Features

⚓
Private Dock & Boat Lift
30ft moorage for two boats with lift system
🏖️
Independent Swimming Beach
No beach club restrictions or fees
🌅
West-Facing Sunset Views
Lake, mountain, and Bellevue skyline panoramas
🍷
Wine Room
Temperature-controlled storage
✨
Premium Finishes
Granite counters, cherry cabinets, hardwood floors
🔥
5 Fireplaces
Wood-burning throughout main living areas

The Challenge

When the owners of 8383 Seashore Drive received a career opportunity requiring immediate relocation to La Jolla, California, they faced a familiar luxury real estate dilemma: how to sell quickly without sacrificing price in a market where waterfront properties typically required 60-90 days on market.

The property possessed exceptional assets—106 feet of Lake Washington frontage, a private dock with boat lift, independent swimming beach access without beach club restrictions, and the coveted west-facing orientation that bathes the estate in golden evening light. Yet these very strengths created marketing complexity.

Critical Obstacles

→ Timeline Pressure
Needed to relocate within 90 days, but Mercer Island South Shore waterfront properties averaged 75+ days on market in Q1 2015. Generic marketing wouldn't deliver the speed required.
→ Competitive Waterfront Inventory
Multiple Gold Coast properties competed for the same small pool of qualified waterfront buyers. Standing out required more than MLS listing photography and open houses.
→ Communicating "Waterfront Independence"
The property's private dock and independent beach access—avoiding beach club fees and restrictions—represented significant value, but required strategic positioning to waterfront buyers who understood these distinctions.
→ Eight Agent Interviews
The sellers interviewed eight Mercer Island agents before selecting representation. They needed to see proof of waterfront marketing expertise, not just residential sales statistics and generic promises.

"We interviewed eight agents. Seven gave us standard presentations about their sales volume and MLS exposure. Freddy was the only one who showed us a marketing plan specifically designed for our property's unique waterfront assets."

The sellers chose Freddy Delgadillo not because of generic market statistics, but because of a concrete strategy that understood waterfront buyer psychology—how to showcase sunset entertaining from the dock, demonstrate the value of independent beach access, and position 8383 Seashore Drive as the premier South Shore waterfront opportunity in early 2015.

The Strategy

A comprehensive marketing campaign designed to compress the typical 75+ day sales timeline while maintaining premium pricing for this exceptional Gold Coast estate.

1

Exclusive Golden-Hour Agent Preview Event

Rather than standard broker open houses, we hosted an exclusive twilight preview event for Seattle and Eastside's top-producing waterfront agents. Guests arrived at 6:30 PM to experience the property's defining feature: west-facing sunset views that transform the lake into liquid gold.

Agents gathered on the waterfront deck with wine and appetizers as the sun descended over the Bellevue skyline, illuminating exactly why buyers pay premiums for western exposure. This experiential marketing created emotional connection impossible to achieve through morning showings or printed materials.

Result: 15+ top agents attended, generating immediate buyer interest and referrals to waterfront-seeking clients before the property even hit MLS.

2

Professional Sunset Photography & Drone Videography

We invested over $10,000 in professional visual storytelling that showcased the property's waterfront lifestyle. Key components included:

  • Twilight exterior photography capturing the estate bathed in golden evening light
  • Drone footage showcasing 106 feet of lakefront, private dock with boat lift, and proximity to seaplane activity on Lake Washington
  • Interior staging and photography emphasizing water views from every room, fireplace ambiance, and luxury finishes
  • Lifestyle videography featuring sunset entertaining on the waterfront deck and dock usage demonstrations

Impact: Marketing materials didn't just show a house—they sold the Gold Coast waterfront lifestyle that buyers dream about when considering Mercer Island.

3

Targeted Multi-Platform Marketing Campaign

Rather than generic MLS syndication, we implemented precision targeting to reach three specific buyer demographics:

→ Seattle Tech Executives
Targeted digital advertising to Microsoft and Amazon employees seeking Mercer Island School District access with Seattle commute convenience via I-90.
→ Established Mercer Island Residents
Direct outreach to island residents considering waterfront upgrades, emphasizing the property's independent beach access and freedom from beach club restrictions.
→ International Buyers
Leveraged Sotheby's International Realty's global network to market to Asian and European buyers seeking Pacific Northwest waterfront estates with school district prestige.

Reach: Marketing materials reached 50,000+ qualified luxury buyers across digital, print, and agent network channels within the first two weeks.

4

Strategic Positioning: "Waterfront Independence"

Rather than competing solely on price or square footage, we positioned 8383 Seashore Drive around a unique value proposition that differentiated it from competing waterfront listings:

"The freedom of private waterfront ownership without the constraints, fees, or restrictions of beach club governance."

This messaging resonated with sophisticated buyers who understood that many Mercer Island waterfront properties come with beach club dues ($5,000-$15,000 annually), guest restrictions, and community governance over dock usage. At 8383 Seashore, owners enjoyed:

  • Complete control over dock and moorage without HOA approval processes
  • No annual beach club fees or assessments
  • Unlimited guest access to private beach and dock facilities
  • Privacy and flexibility impossible with shared waterfront amenities

Positioning Impact: Buyers immediately understood the property's unique value, creating urgency among waterfront-experienced buyers who had previously dealt with beach club constraints.

Total Marketing Investment
$10,000+
Professional photography, videography, staging, digital marketing, agent preview events, and premium advertising across Sotheby's International Realty's global network.

The Results

Strategic marketing delivered exactly what the sellers needed: speed, price, and certainty.

Final Sale Price
$3,025,000
92% of original list price • All-cash transaction
Time to Offer
30 Days
60% faster than South Shore waterfront average (75+ days)
Qualified Showings
30+
Attendees at open houses and agent previews

What These Numbers Mean

→ All-Cash Offer in 30 Days
In Q1 2015, Mercer Island South Shore waterfront properties averaged 75+ days on market before securing buyers. Our strategic marketing compressed this timeline by 60%, delivering an all-cash offer within one month of listing—precisely the speed the relocating sellers required.
→ Multiple Offers Generated
The property received two qualified offers, with the winning all-cash bid providing certainty and clean closing without financing contingencies. Multiple-offer scenarios are rare for $3M+ waterfront estates, demonstrating effective demand generation.
→ Highest South Shore Waterfront Sale Q1&Q2 2015
At $3,025,000, this sale represented the highest-priced South Shore waterfront transaction during the first half of 2015, establishing a new market benchmark and validating our premium positioning strategy despite quick timeline.
→ 30+ Attendees at Marketing Events
The exclusive golden-hour agent preview and subsequent open houses attracted 30+ qualified attendees—not casual browsers, but serious waterfront buyers and top-producing agents representing waterfront-seeking clients. Quality over quantity drove results.
→ Zero Days Vacant Post-Closing
The sellers successfully relocated to La Jolla on schedule, with closing timed precisely to their career transition needs. No extended vacancy, no carrying costs, no delays—just execution aligned with their timeline requirements.

Why This Sale Mattered

Achieving a 30-day all-cash sale at $3.025M for a South Shore waterfront estate during Q1 2015 represented exceptional market performance. This wasn't luck—it was the result of strategic positioning, premium marketing investment, and deep understanding of waterfront buyer psychology.

The sale established that even in time-compressed scenarios, luxury sellers don't need to sacrifice price for speed when marketing is executed with precision and financial investment. Generic MLS listings would have required 60-90 days and likely yielded lower pricing. Strategic marketing delivered both velocity and value.

Need to sell your Mercer Island waterfront property quickly without sacrificing price?
See how strategic marketing delivers results.
Get Your Free Market Analysis
Or call Freddy directly: 425-941-8688

Photo & Video Gallery

Experience the Gold Coast waterfront lifestyle through professional photography and videography showcasing 106 feet of Lake Washington frontage.

Virtual Tour

Professional videography featuring sunset views, waterfront dock access, and interior finishes that showcase the estate's luxury lifestyle.

Mercer Island's Gold Coast

Where west-facing waterfront meets Pacific Northwest luxury living

Mercer Island's South Shore "Gold Coast" represents the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest waterfront living—a sophisticated enclave where west-facing Lake Washington estates capture spectacular sunset views that transform the lake into liquid gold during evening hours. This positioning creates lifestyle advantages impossible to replicate from east-facing properties: golden-hour entertaining, extended evening light for outdoor dining, and the mesmerizing daily spectacle of the sun setting over the Olympic Mountains while illuminating Bellevue's skyline.

The neighborhood attracts discerning buyers who understand that waterfront orientation matters as much as frontage measurements. While east-shore properties offer morning light and Cascade Mountain views, west-facing Gold Coast estates provide the dramatic visual theater that defines Pacific Northwest luxury—watching seaplanes land on golden water, hosting sunset cocktails on private docks, and experiencing the lake's ever-changing moods from brilliant afternoon blues to twilight purples.

Beyond natural beauty, South Shore residents enjoy proximity to Luther Burbank Park's 77 acres of public waterfront trails, tennis courts, and amphitheater events, while maintaining the privacy and exclusivity of one of Mercer Island's most established luxury neighborhoods. The area combines island tranquility with convenient I-90 access—15 minutes to downtown Seattle, 10 minutes to Bellevue's tech campuses, and enrollment in Washington's top-rated Mercer Island School District.

🌅

West-Facing Sunsets

Golden evening light, Olympic Mountain views, and daily sunset spectacles over Lake Washington
🏖️

Private Waterfront Access

Independent beach ownership, private docks, and freedom from beach club fees or restrictions
🏫

Top-Rated Schools

Lakeridge Elementary, Islander Middle School, and Mercer Island High School—Washington's #1 ranked district
🚗

Strategic I-90 Access

15 minutes to downtown Seattle, 10 minutes to Bellevue, 20 minutes to Microsoft Redmond campus
🏞️

Luther Burbank Park

77 acres of public waterfront, trails, tennis courts, playground, and amphitheater events
🏡

Established Community

Mature landscaping, quiet residential streets, and sophisticated neighbors valuing privacy and discretion

2025 Mercer Island Waterfront Market

According to the 2025 Realogics Sotheby's Waterfront Market Report, Mercer Island's luxury waterfront segment demonstrated exceptional strength:

  • Median Sales Price: $8.11M (up 57% from 2023's $5.18M)
  • 18 Waterfront Sales representing 8% of all Mercer Island transactions
  • Average Days on Market: 159 days (waterfront properties require patient marketing)
  • Top Sale: $28.5M North End estate (1.2 acres, 7002 N Mercer Way)
  • Average Waterfront Footage: 101 feet (8383 Seashore's 106 feet exceeds island average)

These metrics confirm sustained demand for Mercer Island waterfront properties, particularly those offering independent beach access, private dock facilities, and west-facing sunset orientations like 8383 Seashore Drive.

Explore more about Mercer Island luxury real estate and waterfront living:

Explore Similar Mercer Island Properties

Discover current waterfront estates, luxury family homes, and Gold Coast properties available on Mercer Island.

🏖️

Mercer Island Waterfront

Lake Washington frontage, private docks, swimming beaches
Explore exclusive waterfront estates with private beach access, dock facilities, and panoramic lake views similar to 8383 Seashore Drive.
Search Waterfront Homes →
🏡

$2.5M - $5M Luxury

Established family estates, top-rated school access
Discover luxury family homes in South End, North End, and East Seattle neighborhoods with Mercer Island School District enrollment.
Search Luxury Homes →
🌲

All Mercer Island Homes

Complete inventory across all neighborhoods and price ranges
Browse all available Mercer Island properties from Town Center condos to First Hill waterfront estates.
Search All Listings →

How 8383 Seashore Drive Compared

When 8383 Seashore Drive sold in Q2 2015 for $3,025,000, it represented the highest South Shore waterfront sale during the first half of that year. This pricing reflected:

  • 106 feet of Lake Washington frontage (exceeding island average)
  • Independent beach access without beach club fees or restrictions
  • Private dock with 30ft boat moorage and lift system
  • West-facing orientation delivering coveted sunset views
  • Terry Deeny construction quality and 2003 remodel finishes
  • 4,084 sq ft of living space with 5 bedrooms and wine room

Today's Mercer Island waterfront market (2025 median: $8.11M) has appreciated significantly, but the principles that drove this successful sale remain constant: strategic positioning, premium marketing investment, and deep understanding of waterfront buyer psychology.

Need Help Finding Your Mercer Island Waterfront Home?

As a former Top 3 Agent at Engle & Völkers Mercer Island, I provide insider access to waterfront properties, off-market listings, and strategic guidance for navigating the island's competitive luxury market.

What the Sellers Said

"
We interviewed eight agents. Seven gave us standard presentations about their sales volume and MLS exposure. Freddy was the only one who showed us a marketing plan specifically designed for our property's unique waterfront assets.
Freddy didn't just understand our property—he understood waterfront buyers' psychology. The golden-hour agent preview event, sunset photography, and positioning around 'waterfront independence' created urgency we didn't think was possible in our tight timeline.
Former Owners, 8383 Seashore Drive
Mercer Island Gold Coast Waterfront • Sold June 2015
All-Cash Offer in 30 Days • $3,025,000

Why Their Experience Matters

✓
Interviewed 8 Competing Agents
The sellers conducted thorough due diligence, meeting with multiple highly-credentialed Mercer Island agents. They chose Freddy not because of sales volume statistics, but because of a concrete marketing strategy tailored to their property's unique waterfront assets.
✓
Sophisticated Sellers with High Expectations
Relocating to La Jolla, California—another luxury waterfront market—they understood real estate marketing and set high standards. Their satisfaction validates the effectiveness of strategic positioning over generic approaches.
✓
Results That Matched the Promises
The marketing plan delivered exactly what was promised: all-cash offer in 30 days, multiple offers, highest South Shore waterfront sale Q1&Q2 2015, and seamless closing aligned with their relocation timeline. Execution matched expectations.
Read more client success stories and see why 80-85% of Freddy's clients return for repeat transactions or refer family and colleagues.
View All Testimonials →

Ready to Sell Your Mercer Island Waterfront Home?

Get the same strategic marketing, premium investment, and proven results that delivered an all-cash offer in 30 days for 8383 Seashore Drive.
📊
Free Market Analysis
Detailed comparable sales, current pricing trends, and strategic positioning recommendations for your property
🎯
Custom Marketing Plan
Property-specific strategy designed for your unique waterfront assets, timeline, and pricing objectives
⭐
25+ Years Expertise
Former Top 3 Agent at Engle & Völkers Mercer Island with proven waterfront marketing success
Or contact Freddy directly:
Trusted By
240+
Homes Sold
80-85%
Repeat Client Rate
13
Professional Certifications

Why Work With Freddy Delgadillo?

Former Top 3 Agent at Engle & Völkers Mercer Island • 25+ Years Eastside Luxury Expertise • 13 Professional Certifications

🏆

Proven Mercer Island Track Record

Former Top 3 Agent at Engle & Völkers Mercer Island office (2018-2020). Satellite office at Realogics Sotheby's Mercer Island provides local presence and insider access unavailable to Seattle-based agents.
💎

Waterfront Marketing Expertise

Sold 8383 Seashore Drive in 30 days with $10,000+ marketing investment. Proven strategies for marketing private docks, swimming beaches, and waterfront independence that generic agents cannot replicate.
🎓

13 Professional Certifications

CRS, CLHMS, CSP, ABR, CNE, ASR, GRI, SRS, SFR, Built Green, PMN, WCR, Ninja Selling—demonstrating commitment to professional excellence and specialized luxury market knowledge.

Professional Certifications & Designations

CRS
Certified Residential Specialist—top 3% of agents nationwide
CLHMS
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist—elite luxury designation
CSP
Certified New Home Sales Professional—new construction expertise
ABR
Accredited Buyer's Representative—buyer advocacy specialist
CNE
Certified Negotiation Expert—advanced negotiation strategies
ASR
Accredited Seller Representative—advanced seller advocacy
GRI
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute—comprehensive real estate education
SRS
Seller Representative Specialist—master-level seller expertise
SFR
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource—distressed property specialist
Built Green
Built Green Certified—sustainable building and energy efficiency
PMN
Performance Management Network—business systems excellence
WCR
Women's Council of REALTORS®—leadership and advocacy
Ninja Selling
Ninja Selling—client-centric relationship systems

Media Recognition & Awards

🏆
Best Real Estate Agent
Voted "Best Real Estate Agent" 2015 & 2016
Kirkland Reporter
📰
Featured Expert
Real estate market analysis and luxury home insights
Seattle Times
📍
Regional Recognition
Eastside luxury real estate authority
425 Magazine

By the Numbers

25+
Years Experience
Eastside luxury specialist
240+
Homes Sold
Proven track record
80-85%
Repeat Client Rate
Client satisfaction
13
Certifications
Professional designations
Experience makes the difference in luxury waterfront real estate.
Let's discuss your property's strategic positioning and marketing plan.
Schedule a Consultation

Your Mercer Island Waterfront Property Deserves Strategic Marketing

Don't settle for generic MLS listings and hoping buyers find you. Get the same proven marketing strategies, $10,000+ investment, and waterfront expertise that delivered results for 8383 Seashore Drive.
✓
Premium Photography & Video: Golden-hour sunset sessions, drone footage, lifestyle videography
✓
Strategic Positioning: Property-specific messaging that highlights unique waterfront assets
✓
Exclusive Events: Curated agent previews and VIP buyer experiences
✓
Global Reach: Sotheby's International network targeting qualified buyers worldwide
Or schedule a confidential consultation:
Freddy Delgadillo
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty
10237 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
Mercer Island Satellite Office: 8798 N Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Member Of
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty • Former Top 3 Agent Engle & Völkers Mercer Island
CRS, CLHMS, CSP, ABR, CNE, ASR, GRI, SRS, SFR, Built Green, PMN, WCR, Ninja Certified