With its narrow, laneless roads, heavy vegetation and scenic mountain views, Basher feels more like a nature reserve than a neighborhood. But this pastoral piece of Anchorage offers a place to live among a largely untamed Alaskan landscape. It’s an area where you can find relative seclusion, with countless restaurants and stores still within a 15-minute drive.
Many of Basher’s homes are hidden up long driveways and behind tall trees. But, look closer, and you’ll find an eclectic mix of modern options. A lot of the houses here were built in the 1990s and later, and they range from log cabin-inspired options with wood paneling to New Traditional-style builds with vinyl siding. Residents are spread out from their neighbors on lots that span at least an acre, and some properties boast mountain backdrops courtesy of Basher’s location in the Chugach foothills. “It generally has large lots — more consistently large lots there,” says local Realtor Christopher Scott , who’s with Jack White Real Estate and has about 6 years of industry experience. Scott adds that Mount McKinley, the tallest peak in North America, downtown Anchorage, and Knik Arm are among the sights some can see from Basher. In this rural region, properties come with their own septic tanks. Sale prices vary from the upper $600,000s to the lower million-dollar range based on factors including square footage and condition.
Basher is so integrated into the natural landscape that the only way to reach the neighborhood’s homes is through a road that cuts across the 4,000-acre Far North Bicentennial Park. The park features over 100 miles of trails for whatever floats your boat, whether hiking, biking or skiing. Thrill seekers also have the park’s dedicated ski and snowboard slope at their disposal, part of the nearby Hilltop Ski Area. The nearly 500,000-acre Chugach State Park is also a stone’s throw away. In fact, the trailhead for The Dome, a several-mile-long trail within the park, is available just off Kalmia Drive in Basher. Adventurers may spot wildlife from moose to bears while out and about on area trails. Kids can explore the playground at Forsythe Park in the adjacent Mid-Hillside neighborhood, and golfers can tackle the rolling fairways at the 18-hole Anchorage Golf Course, which is open to the public. Anchorage’s nearly 24-hour sunlight at points of late spring and early summer lengthens the time you can spend outdoors.
Though secluded, Basher is still served by the Anchorage School District. Students and their families can apply for schools outside of their area, with placement determined by a lottery. However, those in Basher have elementary, middle, and high schools within a 10-mile radius. The list includes the highly rated Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, which offers the Elitnaurvik Within East program that supports Alaska Native and American Indian students with study help, scholarship opportunities and more.
When residents trek down from Basher, through Far North Bicentennial Park and on to the thoroughfare of Tudor Road, they find an array of amenities at their disposal. Tudor Road leads directly to a side-by-side Home Depot and Lowe’s. You can also take Tudor to Denali Street to reach a Walmart Supercenter. The Walmart is directly across from the Midtown Mall, a shopping center featuring Nordstrom Rack, REI and a Carrs grocery store. All are within 7 miles. Kaladi Brothers Coffee is one of the closest eateries, located just off Tudor Road and popular in part for its lattes. Other options when hunger strikes include: • Namaste Shangri-La, known for its Himalayan Region-inspired cuisine, from chicken tikka masala to samosas • El Dorado Mexican Restaurant, where people like the margaritas and fajitas • Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria, where diners can pair a stone-baked pizza with one of the 20 beers brewed by the in-house Broken Tooth Brewing
This neighborhood’s rustic main roads, like Basher Drive and Campbell Airstrip Road, provide a portal between Basher’s tranquility and Anchorage’s more developed areas. “It just has a certain vibe to it that you’re getting out into nature and into what it’s actually like here in most of Alaska,” Scott says of Basher. “Because you drive along Campbell Airstrip Road, which turns into Basher Drive, and that is easily a five- to 10-minute drive through the woods, through [Far North Bicentennial Park]. Leaving work, you just go into nature and have some time to relax and get home. And you’re surrounded by trees and wildlife, moose. It’s a very pleasant and natural setting.” Downtown Anchorage is 8 miles from Basher, via Basher Drive, Campbell Airstrip Road, Tudor Road and Alaska state Route 1. The Ted Stevens International Airport is also about 9 miles away, while Providence Alaska Medical Center is a 4-mile trip.
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Yvan Corbin
Real Broker Alaska
(855) 959-0960
403 Total Sales
2 in Basher
$260K - $1.5M Price Range
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Shannon Ingram
EXP Realty, LLC Anchorage
(888) 519-1791
26 Total Sales
1 in Basher
$215,000 Price
Dar Walden
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
(888) 339-6093
2,378 Total Sales
3 in Basher
$650K - $1.8M Price Range
Teresa Bell
RE/MAX Dynamic Properties
(877) 730-0928
270 Total Sales
3 in Basher
$170K - $925K Price Range
Bethany Weiser
RE/MAX Dynamic Properties
(844) 334-2989
285 Total Sales
3 in Basher
$170K - $1.5M Price Range
Ryan Tollefsen
eXp Realty
(833) 668-0327
2,443 Total Sales
3 in Basher
$720K - $1.5M Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Basher | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Basher, Anchorage sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Basher, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $822,500, down 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$225,000
Come build your dream home on this beautiful 1.5 acre lot in Stuckagain Heights.
Kevin Barrett Elite Real Estate Anchorage Branch
$255,000
Beautiful large lot in highly sought out Stuckagain Heights. This site has it all with view and level terrain to simplify construction. Some of the best views of inlet, city, and mountains from a partially wooded and private-feeling lot. Well/Septic site plan completed by Garness Engineering. Next step meet with your builder and get on the books.
Travis McGrann EXP Realty LLC - Midtown Anchorage
$1,300,000
This one of a kind home, with a spectacular view, sits on over 6 acres in the Stuckagain Heights Community. It has the potential for a bed and breakfast, a church, a health facility, or a home for a multi-generational family. The main house has 3 rental units and there are an additional 2 outbuildings.This property is assessed at over 2 million dollars, and there are too many features to list here
Lane Rau Real Results Realty
$1,400 per month
Studio Apartment in Stuckagain Heights, near hiking and Ski trails. Tenant pays electric
Lane Rau Real Results Realty
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Natural wonderland in Anchorage at the base of the Chugach Mountains
Mid-Hillside offers rustic Alaska living with quick access to a range of amenities
A bridge between downtown and the Chugach Mountains
Creekside parks and easy access to downtown in a central Anchorage neighborhood
Scenic views and convenient access to all of Anchorage
A scenic park is the highlight of this centrally located neighborhood