University Area Condo for Sale

University Area combines residential and retail spaces in Anchorage, Alaska, making it a convenient neighborhood for those who work in nearby universities and hospitals. Both the University of Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Pacific University are within walking distance, and Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Native Medical Center provide residents with their health care needs. There are a variety of local dining establishments, including Uncle Joe’s Pizzeria and Thai Kitchen, as well as a Fred Meyer grocery store. Shopping options include Alaska Flower Shop and Value Village. Condos and ranch-style homes are most common, but there are also some traditional and split-level houses in the area. Students attend College Gate Elementary, Wendler Middle School and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. Goose Lake has a playground, a basketball court and wildlife such as Canadian geese, and many people go dog sledding at University Lake during the winter. There’s also a small green space at Castle Heights Park. The Northern Lights, Tudor and Lake Otis bus routes all pass through the area and take passengers to nearby shopping centers such as Dimond Center and Tikahtnu Commons.