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Come for the park, stay for the convenience
While the namesake park steals the show, Russian Jack Park is an Anchorage neighborhood known for its convenience and many amenities. "There's some hiking that people do in the park. There are softball fields nearby, so it's definitely close to recreation," says Gail Dossman-Tolliver, an associate broker with Jack White Real Estate who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. "Proximity to schools is a big draw. It's really close to the military installation. As far as transportation, there are bus routes in the neighborhood." Located just south of Glenn Highway and north of Northern Lights Boulevard, residents of this community are just minutes from shopping, dining and recreation. The neighborhood has a colorful past, as it's named after a bootlegger and once served as a prison farm, but today, it is a quiet community with midcentury homes that features one of Anchorage's most popular parks.
Public transportation runs frequently through Russian Jack Park, such as People Mover route 20.
Russian Jack Springs Park sits right in the heart of the community and hosts tons of activity.
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Plenty of recreation at the namesake park
Spanning roughly 300 acres in the center of the neighborhood, Russian Jack Springs Park is a large green space with several activities. Residents can visit this park for a walk through the woods on many different trails, including some that connect to Goose Lake Park and other trail systems throughout the city. The park is popular for sports, with multiple softball fields, soccer fields and a nine-hole golf course. Locals also enjoy spending time at the park in the winter, when the trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, and the hills are ideal for sledding. Smaller neighborhood parks include Dave Rose Park and Williwaw Park, which offer playgrounds and basketball courts.
Head over to Russian Jack Springs Golf Course for an affordable round while the weather is nice.
Russian Jack Springs Park is a rather popular spot for locals who love to skateboard.
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Convenient access to essentials and wants
Russian Jack Park residents have easy access to shopping essentials, with a Carrs grocery store on DeBarr Road just east of the neighborhood. There is also a Costco in the center of the neighborhood on DeBarr Road, providing a wide range of household items. Residents are just a short drive away from other popular shopping destinations, like Glenn Square, which has a Bass Pro Shops and Michael's. Tikahtnu Commons is about 4 miles away and is home to stores like Target, Kohl's and Lowe's. Most of the dining options in the neighborhood include fast-food restaurants like KFC, Subway, and Burger King. There are some local restaurants, such as Pho Lena East, a popular local eatery serving Southeast Asian cuisine like Pad Thai and curry.
Gear up for your next outdoor adventure at Bass Pro Shops Outpost near Russian Jack Park.
Fast food is commonplace in Russian Jack Park, and Taco Bell is one of the available options.
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Established homes in a convenient location
Buyers can find various styles of homes in Russian Jack Park, including condos, townhouses and single-family homes. Most of the single-family options are ranch-style houses built in the mid-20th century. There are also split levels and raised ranches throughout the community. The homes are typically built close together on wide city streets with narrow sidewalks. Mature pines are planted sparsely throughout the neighborhood, towering over some of the homes. Condos in Russian Jack Park often cost around $150,000. Single-family homes in the community cost between $300,000 and $600,000.
Raised ranches are a common style of architecture among Russian Jack Park's housing stock.
Single-family homes in Russian Jack Park can be ranch-style, split levels, and raised ranches.
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A quick commute to local schools
Students in Russian Jack Park will likely attend Russian Jack Elementary School, rated a C-plus by Niche; Clark Middle School, rated a C; and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, rated a B-plus. The elementary and high schools are located within the neighborhood, while the middle school is just north of Glenn Highway. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High, commonly known as East High, serves approximately 1,800 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. The school is known for its biomedical and computer science programs. Students can also participate in the Army JROTC program, which is made up of about 200 students.
Ride or drive anywhere in Anchorage
Getting around Anchorage is easy from Russian Jack Park, with several bus routes in the neighborhood and major highways nearby. Residents can take the Mountain View bus route to the University of Alaska Anchorage, Providence Alaska Medical Center or downtown. The Northern Lights, Debarr and Northeast bus routes take riders east to the neighborhoods of Muldoon and Northeast Anchorage or west to downtown. Residents who prefer to drive themselves will have a 4-mile trip downtown along DeBarr Road. The drive to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 8 miles west and takes between 15 and 20 minutes. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is about 6.5 miles northeast along Glenn Highway, a drive that usually takes 10 minutes.
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Parks in this Area
Tikishla Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Russian Jack Springs
Mountain View Lions Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Volleyball
Nunaka Valley Park
Duldida Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Davis Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Disc Golf
Transit
Airport
Merrill Field
6 min drive
Bus
Klevin & 4th Avenue SSE
Bus
Northern Lights & Wesleyan WNW
Bus
Debarr & Boniface WNW
Bus
Debarr & Bragaw ESE
Bus
Debarr & Hoyt ESE
Bus
Pine & 6th NNE
Bus
Pine & Klondike NNW
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.42 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
8/1/2019Niche Review
I like that there is a park nearby. It is a quiet neighborhood, I haven't really experienced anything bad. Lots of kids play around the area as well. They did put up mini round abouts since people like to speed.
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Russian Jack Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Russian Jack Park, Anchorage sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Russian Jack Park, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $185,900, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Eastside immaculate two bedroom, one bathroom condo adjacent to bases with fireplace, washer/dryer, storage, and carport. Remodeled in 2024 with new doors, new floors, new appliances and floor trim and freshly painted. HOA dues include heat.
Modern Scandinavian style light-filled townhome features open living, dining and kitchen. Sleek finishes and smart design details provide beauty and function. Features include: floor to ceiling tilt & turn windows, heaps of built in storage, radiant infloor heat thorughout, and smart lights. The rooftop deck has panoramic views. Double bay tandem garage w 240v outlet and utilty area
Very well maintained duplex close to JBER's Boniface Gate! 5439 is a 2br/1ba with updated flooring, kitchen cabinets & counter top. 5441 is a 3br/1ba with a jetted tub, updated flooring, kitchen cabinets, counter top, & appliances. New furnace, and plumbing lines replaced with pex. Fenced back yard with tons of raspberry bushes. W/D in each unit
The one and two-bedroom apartments in this building located next to Russian Jack Park have their own private balconies. Each unit has its own gas furnace, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Near East Anchorage High School and the Anchorage School District central office. Applicants must make 3 times the amount of rent and provide proof of income. Have at least 1 year of verifiable
HEAT PAID! Spacious fully updated two-bedroom apartment located within minutes of JBER! These two bed/one bath apartment features new flooring, paint, appliances, an open and inviting kitchen and living room with plenty of space to cook and relax. Both bedrooms are large with plenty of closet space. Other features include a large, shared lawn space, shared laundry room and more!
Lovely furnished two bedroom one bathroom apartment in owner occupied duplex on quiet dead end street. The apartment is provided turn-key with all the amenities you need to set up a temporary home in Anchorage. Outdoor enthusiasts will find easy access to the entire Anchorage trail system from Russian Jack Springs Park only a block away. It's only a 20 minute bicycle ride to the U-Med
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,488
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,222
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,611
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
17.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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