Airport Heights
Suburban Neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage Borough 99501, 99508
Neighborhood Reviews
Established homes with new touches
Buyers in Airport Heights will mostly find traditional and contemporary ranch-style homes on suburban city streets. Many of the streets have sidewalks and are lined with mature pine trees that tower over the homes, adding shade and natural beauty to the neighborhood. Kruger says that several residents have renovated their homes in the area, taking a two-bedroom house with a garage, turning it into a three-bedroom home with a larger living room, and removing the garage. Three-bedroom ranch-style houses typically cost between $300,000 and $400,000. Four-bedroom properties are rare in the neighborhood, but the ones that are available cost between $350,000 and $500,000. There are some two-bedroom condos that usually cost around $150,000 to $175,000.Scenic parks in every corner of the neighborhood
Airport Heights residents have plenty of options for outdoor recreation within the neighborhood. Tikishla Park is a 105-acre green space with several activities. The park has wooded hiking trails for residents to explore, a playground for children, and multiple sports facilities. Residents can play hockey at the Scotty Gomez Hockey Rink, which also has basketball goals that can be used during the summer. Baseball fields on East 20th Avenue and Lake Otis Parkway offer plenty of room for youth games. Sitka Street Park is a smaller public park on land owned by the airport. This recreational space has a playground, volleyball court and picnic pavilion. Residents are just north of Goose Lake, one of the city's most popular spots to swim. This park also has a playground, basketball court and baseball field. Goose Lake is accessible by car or walking trails leading from Tikishla Park across a bridge over Northern Lights Boulevard.An easy trip to school each morning
Students in Airport Heights might attend Airport Heights Elementary School, Wendler Middle School and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. The elementary and middle schools are rated a C-plus by Niche, while the high school is rated a B-plus. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High, also known as East High School, serves nearly 1,800 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. Students can study in the biomedical and computer science programs or participate in the Army JROTC program.Free entertainment from the nearby airport
Merrill Field Airport is located on the north side of Airport Heights and serves small private planes. Kruger says the airport's noise hardly affects homeowners. "We don't really hear the noise. The little airplanes are not a big deal. I actually enjoy watching them," she says.Highways and buses make commuting a breeze
Multiple bus routes pass through Airport Heights, making it easy for residents to use public transit to get around Anchorage. The Northern Lights, Mountain View, Debarr and Northeast routes all have stops in the neighborhood, taking residents west to downtown, south to the University of Alaska Anchorage and Providence Alaska Medical Center or east to Northeast Anchorage. Residents who prefer to drive will have an approximately 3-mile trip downtown along Airport Heights Drive and Glenn Highway. While Merrill Field Airport is in the neighborhood, it does not serve commercial airlines. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 6.5 miles from the neighborhood, a drive that takes roughly 15 minutes. In addition to Providence Alaska Medical Center nearby, residents are also conveniently located near Alaska Regional Hospital in the neighborhood.Local flavors from breakfast to dinner
Several local restaurants allow Airport Heights residents to dine on various cuisines just minutes from home. "People go to Don Jose's. There's a Turkish deli. There's a pizza place on the corner of Northern Lights Boulevard, not even a quarter mile away. That area right there gets a lot of attention for food," Kruger says. In addition to the restaurants on Northern Lights Boulevard, residents enjoy dining at Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop, located on East 16th Avenue. This family-owned bakery is the second location in the city and serves various breads, scones, muffins and coffee. Locals enjoy gathering with their neighbors in the morning to start their day with sweet and savory baked goods. Several grocery options are located nearby, including Carrs on Gambell Street and Costco on DeBarr Road, giving residents easy access to household essentials.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Elise Buchholz
Elise Buchholz
Jack White Real Estate Mat Su
(833) 966-2039
262 Total Sales
1 in Airport Heights
$249,000 Price
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Carmen Robles
Carmen Robles
Real Broker Alaska
(888) 622-4165
99 Total Sales
3 in Airport Heights
$65K - $345K Price Range
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Kimberly Ketchum
Kimberly Ketchum
Coldwell Banker Endeavor Realty
(833) 313-8990
11 Total Sales
1 in Airport Heights
$274,000 Price
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Shelly Vogel
SV
Shelly Vogel
Responds QuicklyVogel Realty Group, LLC
(866) 645-9188
85 Total Sales
2 in Airport Heights
$228K - $850K Price Range
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Kaitlin Hotchkiss
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Kaitlin Hotchkiss
Responds QuicklySignature Real Estate Alaska
(833) 280-2655
70 Total Sales
1 in Airport Heights
$257,000 Price
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Todd O'Banion
Todd O'Banion
Responds QuicklyO'Banion Real Estate and Relocation Services, LLC
(907) 341-4081
177 Total Sales
1 in Airport Heights
$300,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Tikishla Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Woodside Park
- Trails
Sitka Street Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Volleyball
Russian Jack Springs
Goose Lake Park
Chester Creek Greenbelt
- Lake
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/30/2016
Niche Review
It' not bad, but ok.
1/30/2016
Niche Review
It's Ok, with some minor things that needs to be fixed.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Airport Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Airport Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Airport Heights, Anchorage sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Airport Heights, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $277,450, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$290,000
Median Sale Price
$277,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$341,750
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$199,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,605
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,398
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,034
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
964
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
722
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$225,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,014 Sq Ft
- 2320 E 27th Ave
- New 5 days ago
Welcome to this well loved ranch in midtown Anchorage. Three bedrooms, one full bath, and a fenced in yard. Home has great bones and needs cosmetic updates. Buyer to verify financing options. Property sold in as - is condition.
Jeremy Tompkins RMG Real Estate
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$199,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 855 Sq Ft
- 1631 Eastridge Dr
- Unit 303
- New 9 days ago
Very quiet condo located on the top 3rd floor, nice view of mountains, Kitchen has new butcher block counter added in kitchen, fresh paint and new windows throughout. Private spacious deck to grow flowers and soak up the sun. Centrally located near downtown and U-Med District. Complex is surrounded by large grass area and steps away from Chester Creek bike trail.Never shovel snow off your car
Robin Hollis John O'Hara Real Estate, LLC
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$365,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,167 Sq Ft
- 1513 Primrose St
- New 24 days ago
New price! Charming ranch-style home featuring a beautifully remodeled kitchen, spacious open living and a large primary bedroom retreat with vaulted ceilings and skylights. Enjoy a fully fenced yard, sunny deck, and detached garage with alley access and RV/Toy parking. Bonus living/craft/gear room could be potential 3rd bedroom. Move-in ready with a great opportunity to make it your own!
Hunter Burton RE/MAX Dynamic Properties
Homes for Rent
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$1,725 - $1,825 per month
- Town Square Manor Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 900 Sq Ft
- 1536 Charter Cir
- Anchorage, AK
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$2,700 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,887 Sq Ft
- 2625 Darby Cir
- Anchorage, AK
Beautiful Alaska Home near University, Hospital and Base. 3BR, 2 Bath. Fabulous kitchen, DR and living room with large wood burning fireplace. This home shows great architecture inside and out. Enjoy outdoor living with one of the nicest yards in Anchorage. Expansive deck and yard with solarium. Access to trail system. neighborhood. 1 car garage.
Jon Seavers Northern Trust Real Estate
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,263
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,499
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,248
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.6%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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