$635,636Average Value$259Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
The Last Frontier of Anchorage neighborhoods
Alaska is known as The Last Frontier, and the Hillside neighborhood in Anchorage embraces that moniker. With mountainous streets and towering trees, homebuyers will feel immersed in the Alaskan countryside. “We have access to a lot of the hiking trails and mountain biking trails, and we have a small ski resort up here. We have the best of all four seasons,” says Richelle Killian, an independent agent with Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group. “Many homes have views downtown, Cook Inlet, and the Sleeping Lady.” While the neighborhood offers an escape into the mountains, the shopping, dining and other amenities of Anchorage are just a short drive west from the neighborhood.
Hillside neighborhood in Anchorage embraces the moniker, The Last Frontier.
Enjoy the thrill of downhill mountain biking in the nearby Chugach Mounatins.
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Homes full of character in the Alaskan hills
Homes in Mid-Hillside come in various styles that allow buyers to choose a property that fits them. “They tend to be a little more personal and not so much neighborhood cookie cutter-style. There are not a lot of HOAs, so we don’t have to fall within specifications for build standards. It’s a real mixed bag of real estate,” Killian says. Buyers can find modest ranch-style homes next to sprawling log cabin estates. Contemporary houses from the 1980s are also common in the area. Homes are set on hilly, winding streets with dense evergreens providing privacy and scenery. Mid-Hillside is on the higher end of the price range in Anchorage. Homes under 3,000 square feet typically cost between $550,000 and $850,000. Larger homes can cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million. The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 1, lower than the national average of 4.
Homes in Hillside come in a variety of sizes and at times, bold colors.
Homes in Hillside are often traditional houses on spacious tree-covered lots.
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Escape into nature at local Mid-Hillside parks
Mid-Hillside is an ideal neighborhood for spending time outdoors. Far North Bicentennial Park is an expansive natural area in the neighborhood’s northern end, offering 4,000 acres of Alaskan wilderness to explore. Park visitors can hike on trails along Campbell Creek and up the mountains, offering sweeping views of the Anchorage area. Being prepared is important, though, as the park is known to be bear country. Heading south of the neighborhood on Glen Alps Road leads to the Glen Alps/Flattop Trailhead for another popular hike. Flattop Mountain is the most visited peak in Alaska, and the 1.5-mile hike typically takes about an hour. During the winter, the Hilltop Ski Area has 30 acres of groomed and lighted terrain and slopes ranging from easy to difficult. The Alaska Zoo is conveniently located near the neighborhood and has exotic and native animals. Just down the street, the public Anchorage Golf Course is a par-72 course with scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Anchorage receives so much daylight in the summer that golfers can tee off from 5 a.m. to midnight.
HIllside residents enjoy a hike through trails deep in the Chugach Mountains.
Hilltop Ski Are hosts several summer time activities including mountain biking.
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Highly rated schools for Mid-Hillside students
Students in Mid-Hillside might attend O’Malley Elementary School, rated an A-minus by Niche, and Hanshew Middle School, rated a B-minus. Service High School also gets an A-minus and serves approximately 1,500 students. The school offers several academic programs, such as the Biomedical Career Academy and the Naval JROTC Leadership Academy.
Hanshew Middle School is attended by 800 students in grades 7-8.
Robert Service High School provides a superior education in a safe learning environment.
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Commuting from the hills to downtown
Having a car is a must for life in Mid-Hillside, as there is no public transit in the neighborhood. Residents can enjoy the secluded feel of the community while being just 10 miles from downtown along Seward Highway, a drive that takes about 20 minutes without traffic. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 10 miles away, a 15-minute drive with no traffic. Providence Alaska Medical Center, the largest hospital in the state, is just 6.5 miles from the neighborhood.
Downtown Anchorage is about 20 minutes away from Hillside.
Seward Highway can take Hillside residents to downtown in about 20 minutes.
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Popular shopping and dining just a quick drive away
Despite the neighborhood’s location at the base of the Chugach Mountains, Mid-Hillside is just minutes away from shopping and dining destinations. South Restaurant + Coffeehouse serves elevated American fare and has an extensive cocktail menu. The food includes Alaskan specialties like halibut and reindeer. Manhattan Restaurant & Lounge serves bar food alongside entrees like stroganoff and turkey pot pie. The restaurant has a tropical outdoor patio that is popular during the warmer months. Groceries are available at nearby stores like Carrs on Huffman Road or Fred Meyer on Abbott Road. Dimond Center is a mall just 6 miles from the neighborhood and includes stores like Best Buy, H&M and Old Navy.
Head over to South Restaurant and Coffee shop for friendly service and great food.
Carrs provides a one stop for Hillside household needs.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mid-Hillside
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mid-Hillside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mid-Hillside, Anchorage sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid-Hillside, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $708,750, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Delightful lakefront home with Southern Exposure. Extensive decking under contract for renovation and fresh paint in June. Upgraded bathrooms, kitchen and dining looking out over the water. Circular driveway and extra parking. 3BR could be 4. Rare find on Hillside these days. No HOA, No Covenants. Live free and easy.
Better Than New - Modern South Anchorage Home! Welcome to this stunning, newly built home currently operating as a successful Airbnb, perfect as a turnkey investment or your forever home! Located in Anchorage's south side, it's just minutes from Hilltop Ski Area and directly across from the high school, offering both convenience and adventure right at your doorstep.The thoughtfully designed
Immaculately maintained 4BR/2.5BA tri-level on a beautifully landscaped corner lot in Silver Crest.Beautifully updated kitchen with solid surface counters & upgraded stainless appliances.Separated living & family room.Just minutes to equestrian trails, Chugach Park & Hilltop Ski Area.Enjoy a huge deck, firepit, RV parking, circular drive & 3 sheds-- perfect blend of convenience &
Inviting 4BR home on nearly 1/2 wooded acre near Far North Bicentennial Park. Extensively updated over the years w/upgraded kitchen w/granite counters, cozy wood & gas fireplaces, newer carpet & paint, 200-amp electrical upgrade, epoxy garage floor, trex-decking & much more! Private main level primary Suite. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, natural light & sun-filled decks--perfect for outdoor
Bright & sunny mid-hillside 3BR/1BA duplex unit with 1-car garage. Open floorplan, spacious updated kitchen, and SW-facing patio with peekaboo views. Plenty of parking for toys. Pets on approval, no cats. Tenant handles lawn care, snow, trash & internet. Tenant pays add'l $300 for utilities for a total monthly payment of $3000. Listing Licensee is owner and licensed to sell real estate in AK.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,200
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$147,127
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$182,836
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
66%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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