$431,068Average Value$247Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
Chugiak blends a natural setting with access to the city
Chugiak is a mountainside community where homebuyers can experience the Alaskan countryside without leaving Anchorage. The community butts up against the Chugach Mountains and is full of dense forest, making it easy to enjoy outdoor recreation in the area. Winding residential streets climb the hillside and are lined with towering trees, adding to the natural feel of the neighborhood. Despite being over 20 miles from Downtown Anchorage, Chugiak has everything you need for daily life, including highly rated schools, supermarkets and locally owned restaurants.
A rustic cabin-style home sits among the trees on the forested hillside.
Lower Fire Lake offers shoreline homes with amazing views.
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Home styles and what to pay in Chugiak
Ranch-style, cabins and Craftsman homes make up most of the housing in Chugiak. They’re often on spacious, tree-filled lots that range from a half-acre to 5 acres. Private wells and septic tanks are common due to the rural setting. Homes under 1,500 square feet typically range from the low $200,000s to the low $500,000s. For houses over 1,500 square feet, you can expect to pay between the low $400,000s and upper $800,000s. The property tax rate in Chugiak is about in line with the rest of Anchorage.
Split level homes are a common sight on the tree-lined streets.
Spacious three-level homes dot the woods and hillsides of Chugiak.
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Popular hikes, lakes and parks for outdoor fun
Chugiak’s location offers year-round recreation for the whole family, with popular activities including:
Cross-country skiing on the Coyote Trails near Mirror Lake Middle School
Kayaking, canoeing or fishing for rainbow trout at Mirror Lake
Hiking the Chugach Mountains from the Peter’s Creek or Mt. Baldy trailheads
Target shooting at Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park
Playing sports or enjoying the playground at Loretta French Sports Complex
Baseball fields are one of the top attractions at Loretta French Sports Complex.
The trails are endless in the Chugach Forest.
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Chugiak High School is conveniently located just off Glenn Highway.
Highly rated educational options for local students
The highly rated Mirror Lake Middle School and Chugiak High School are both part of the Anchorage School District and serve the neighborhood. High school students can study a wide range of academic programs, including biotechnology, culinary arts and hospitality and Spanish immersion. Chugiak High also has a Navy JROTC chapter.
Easy commutes into the city
Chugiak’s location offers a mix of seclusion and convenient access to Downtown Anchorage. “There are a lot of people that live in Wasilla or Palmer, but commute to Anchorage, and it’s about an hour drive for most people. If you live in Chugiak, that cuts it in half,” says Christopher Scott, an associate broker at Jack White Real Estate with seven years of experience. The drive into Downtown is approximately 21 miles along Alaska Route 1 and typically takes less than 30 minutes. Alaska Regional Hospital is the nearest medical center, about 19 miles away. The closest bus stop is in the nearby Eagle River community, so most people in Chugiak rely on their own cars for transportation.
Essentials and popular dining spots are clustered near Birchwood Loop
You won’t have far to go for shopping or dining while living in Chugiak. “Three Bears is kind of like a miniature Costco. And Fred Meyer down the road is also good,” Scott says. As for dining out, Scott recommends Bella Vista Pizzeria on Glenway Drive, which has been serving Italian food in the neighborhood since 1977. Other restaurants include breakfast spots like Bobby’s Café and Luci Mae’s, as well as the local watering hole, Birchwood Saloon.
Saddle up to the bar for a cold one at the Birchwood Saloon.
Find all your groceries and more at the Fred Meyer in nearby Eagle River.
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How to deal with heavy snow in Chugiak
The Chugiak area can receive over 70 inches of snow annually, so road maintenance is a big concern in the winter. The Chugiak/Birchwood/Eagle River Rural Road Service Area is responsible for plowing the streets. Main collector roads are plowed once 2 inches of snow has accumulated, and plowing continues until the snow has stopped. Side streets are plowed after accumulating 4 inches, and the work is completed within 24 hours of the plows being dispatched.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chugiak
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chugiak Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chugiak, Anchorage sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Chugiak, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $515,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$515,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$527,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$558,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$158,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
2,362
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,136
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,780
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
945
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
642
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
39,204
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,087
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$138,683
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$155,990
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
40.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.6%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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