Birchwood Homes for Sale

Birchwood, a neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska, is an appealing area for those interested in outdoor activities and a rural lifestyle. The neighborhood is lined with log cabins, ranch-style homes and small cottages on one to two-acre lots. Homeowners are not bound by covenants, giving them the freedom to own livestock or have outbuildings like detached sheds and garages. The community is home to a wide variety of recreational activities, including cross-country skiing trails, lakes for kayaking and fishing and Alaska's largest rifle and shotgun shooting facility. Loretta French Sports Complex is a more traditional neighborhood park with softball fields, a skate park and playgrounds. The Anchorage School District serves the area, with students attending the highly rated Chugiak High School. Despite its rural location, shopping and dining are easy to find, with groceries available at Three Bears Alaska. Birchwood Saloon is a dive bar known for its cheesesteaks, and the nearby Bella Vista Restaurante has served the area since 1977. Glenn Highway offers easy commuting, with a 22-mile drive south to Anchorage or a 22-mile drive north to Wasilla.