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Fairview blends historic landmarks with central city access
Fairview is a neighborhood in central Anchorage that blends the city's past with its present. It's a diverse community home to landmarks like Greater Friendship Baptist Church, the first Black church in the state. The historic Merrill Field airport is on one side, while the bustling Downtown Anchorage is on the other. A mix of housing styles fills the streets, while the location in the heart of town gives you easy commutes and puts you close to parks, shopping and amenities.
Fairview is a quiet Anchorage neighborhood near downtown and Merrill Field Airport.
Creative murals add color to the community.
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A mix of houses with lower prices than nearby areas
A variety of home styles are packed tight onto the neighborhood's urban streets. "You're looking at older homes. There are quite a few apartments and stuff like that, and condos," says Kimberly Ketchum, a longtime Anchorage resident and Realtor at Coldwell Banker Fortune. "You're gonna have a little bit of a lower price point on those homes than you would in other neighborhoods." Modest cottages and ranch-style houses make up most of the single-family options and typically cost between the upper $100,000s and lower $400,000s. Condos include buildings of all sizes, ranging from the lower $100,000s to the mid-$200,000s.
In Fairview, most homes are one or two stories, with some taller designs.
In Fairview, modern townhomes are increasingly common throughout the neighborhood.
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Downtown, highways and transit are all close for commuters
Getting around town is easy from Fairview, no matter how you commute.
Downtown is less than a 2-mile drive, while Alaska Route 1 also passes through the neighborhood for longer trips.
Area bus routes connect to downtown, Alaska Regional Medical Center and shopping centers.
Sidewalks and bike lanes are common, providing options to get around without a car.
Highly rated West Anchorage High School serves local students
Fairview students have a wide range of advanced academic programs in the Anchorage School District. Middle schoolers will likely attend Central Middle School of Science, which has a heavy focus on STEM education. The highly rated West Anchorage High School also serves the area and has a medical academy for students interested in careers in health care. Other programs at West High include an Air Force JROTC chapter and language immersion classes in Russian and Spanish.
Dr. Etheldra Davis Elementary is a public school in Fairview.
West Anchorage High School is highly rated.
Central Middle School of Science, a STEM-focused public magnet school, is near Fairview.
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Where to shop and dine in Fairview
While there's not much shopping within the neighborhood, you have a short drive to nearby supermarkets. Head east on 15th Avenue until it turns into DeBarr Road, and you'll find stores like Costco, Carrs, Fred Meyer and Walmart. The Anchorage Farmers Market brings locally grown food to the area every Saturday from May through October. Popular neighborhood restaurants include Lucky Wishbone, which has been around since 1955. "I used to know the owner of Lucky Wishbone, George Brown, when he was in his 80s and 90s. He was a retired Air Force pilot, and he was just such a wonderful person," says Silvia Brugger, a licensee at Herrington and Company, LLC and longtime area resident. "And still today, his restaurant is known to have the best fried chicken in town." You can also try other nearby spots like the donut shop Wiki-Licious or Twin Dragon for Mongolian barbecue.
Wiki-licious in Fairview serves unique desserts and sweet treats.
Lucky Wishbone is a longtime local favorite for comfort food.
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Trails, parks and a recreation center for local fun
Living in Fairview puts you near several parks and recreation sites.
Head to the expansive Delaney Park for a game of tennis, ice hockey, or to relax on the grassy lawn.
Enjoy a stroll or a bike ride on the 4-mile Chester Creek Trail south of the neighborhood.
Play some pick-up basketball or get a workout at the Fairview Community Recreation Center.
Bring the kids to the playground or cultivate something new in the community gardens at Fairview Lions Park.
Chester Creek Greenbelt gives residents access to scenic trails.
Fairview Lion’s Park features a playground for children.
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Merrill Field Airport is about a five-minute drive from the Fairview neighborhood in Anchorage.
Nearby airport creates little noise
Despite being next to Merrill Field, Ketchum says you don't need to worry about airplane noise. The airport serves small private planes, and the runways are set up so they don't often fly over the neighborhood. Any noise will be limited to background sounds that she says are easily tuned out.
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Crime and Safety
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Fairview
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Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairview, Anchorage sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairview, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $215,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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