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The Last Frontier of Anchorage neighborhoods
Alaska is known as The Last Frontier, and the Hillside neighborhood in Anchorage embraces that moniker. With mountainous streets and towering trees, homebuyers will feel immersed in the Alaskan countryside. “We have access to a lot of the hiking trails and mountain biking trails, and we have a small ski resort up here. We have the best of all four seasons,” says Richelle Killian, an independent agent with Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group. “Many homes have views downtown, Cook Inlet, and the Sleeping Lady.” While the neighborhood offers an escape into the mountains, the shopping, dining and other amenities of Anchorage are just a short drive west from the neighborhood.
Hillside neighborhood in Anchorage embraces the moniker, The Last Frontier.
Enjoy the thrill of downhill mountain biking in the nearby Chugach Mounatins.
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Escape into nature at local Mid-Hillside parks
Mid-Hillside is an ideal neighborhood for spending time outdoors. Far North Bicentennial Park is an expansive natural area in the neighborhood’s northern end, offering 4,000 acres of Alaskan wilderness to explore. Park visitors can hike on trails along Campbell Creek and up the mountains, offering sweeping views of the Anchorage area. Being prepared is important, though, as the park is known to be bear country. Heading south of the neighborhood on Glen Alps Road leads to the Glen Alps/Flattop Trailhead for another popular hike. Flattop Mountain is the most visited peak in Alaska, and the 1.5-mile hike typically takes about an hour. During the winter, the Hilltop Ski Area has 30 acres of groomed and lighted terrain and slopes ranging from easy to difficult. The Alaska Zoo is conveniently located near the neighborhood and has exotic and native animals. Just down the street, the public Anchorage Golf Course is a par-72 course with scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Anchorage receives so much daylight in the summer that golfers can tee off from 5 a.m. to midnight.
HIllside residents enjoy a hike through trails deep in the Chugach Mountains.
Hilltop Ski Are hosts several summer time activities including mountain biking.
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Homes full of character in the Alaskan hills
Homes in Mid-Hillside come in various styles that allow buyers to choose a property that fits them. “They tend to be a little more personal and not so much neighborhood cookie cutter-style. There are not a lot of HOAs, so we don’t have to fall within specifications for build standards. It’s a real mixed bag of real estate,” Killian says. Buyers can find modest ranch-style homes next to sprawling log cabin estates. Contemporary houses from the 1980s are also common in the area. Homes are set on hilly, winding streets with dense evergreens providing privacy and scenery. Mid-Hillside is on the higher end of the price range in Anchorage. Homes under 3,000 square feet typically cost between $550,000 and $850,000. Larger homes can cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million. The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 1, lower than the national average of 4.
Homes in Hillside come in a variety of sizes and at times, bold colors.
Homes in Hillside are often traditional houses on spacious tree-covered lots.
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Popular shopping and dining just a quick drive away
Despite the neighborhood’s location at the base of the Chugach Mountains, Mid-Hillside is just minutes away from shopping and dining destinations. South Restaurant + Coffeehouse serves elevated American fare and has an extensive cocktail menu. The food includes Alaskan specialties like halibut and reindeer. Manhattan Restaurant & Lounge serves bar food alongside entrees like stroganoff and turkey pot pie. The restaurant has a tropical outdoor patio that is popular during the warmer months. Groceries are available at nearby stores like Carrs on Huffman Road or Fred Meyer on Abbott Road. Dimond Center is a mall just 6 miles from the neighborhood and includes stores like Best Buy, H&M and Old Navy.
Head over to South Restaurant and Coffee shop for friendly service and great food.
Carrs provides a one stop for Hillside household needs.
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Highly rated schools for Mid-Hillside students
Students in Mid-Hillside might attend O’Malley Elementary School, rated an A-minus by Niche, and Hanshew Middle School, rated a B-minus. Service High School also gets an A-minus and serves approximately 1,500 students. The school offers several academic programs, such as the Biomedical Career Academy and the Naval JROTC Leadership Academy.
Hanshew Middle School is attended by 800 students in grades 7-8.
Robert Service High School provides a superior education in a safe learning environment.
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Commuting from the hills to downtown
Having a car is a must for life in Mid-Hillside, as there is no public transit in the neighborhood. Residents can enjoy the secluded feel of the community while being just 10 miles from downtown along Seward Highway, a drive that takes about 20 minutes without traffic. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 10 miles away, a 15-minute drive with no traffic. Providence Alaska Medical Center, the largest hospital in the state, is just 6.5 miles from the neighborhood.
Downtown Anchorage is about 20 minutes away from Hillside.
Seward Highway can take Hillside residents to downtown in about 20 minutes.
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Mid-Hillside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mid-Hillside, Anchorage sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid-Hillside, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $705,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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