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Sand Lake is a park-lover's paradise minutes from downtown Anchorage
Whether you’re into hiking, biking or cross-country skiing, there’s always something to do at the scenic parks of Anchorage ’s Sand Lake neighborhood. The community has a mix of established and newer homes, with lots of greenery throughout. Highly rated schools and shopping destinations are close by, while the Walter J. Hickel Parkway offers an easy commute throughout the city.
Relax by the water at Jewel Lake Park in Sand Lake
Take in the peaceful views at Kincaid Beach in the Sand Lake neighborhood.
Enjoy the Connors Bog Dog Park conveniently located in the Sand Lake neighborhood.
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You'll find a wide range of housing options in south Anchorage
Sand Lake homes date back to the 1950s, with construction continuing throughout the years. East of Sand Lake Road, you’ll find established ranch-style and traditional houses with lots of trees surrounding them. Head west, and newer subdivisions with 21st-century homes dominate the landscape. “Sand Lake is really upscale. It’s a really nice area,” says Paul Lambert, a Realtor at Herrington and Company, LLC with 25 years of experience. “It’s relatively new, believe it or not. It used to be a big gravel pit. We’ve been running out of land here, so they started building there in the early 2000s.” Houses under 2,000 square feet typically cost between the mid-$200,000s and mid-$700,000s. Larger homes range from the mid-$300,000s to the upper $800,000s.
An expanding contemporary community within the Sand Lake neighborhood.
You'll find spacious contemporary new builds in the Sand Lake community.
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Attend a youth soccer game at the Kincaid Park Soccer Fields.
Hiking, biking and fishing at Sand Lake parks
Kincaid Park is the neighborhood’s largest recreation site, with 1,400 acres of forested scenery to explore. “Kincaid is the bomb. That’s an amazing park,” Lambert says. “It’s got ski trails and all sorts of stuff. It’s a really awesome park.” The park is best known for its miles of hiking, biking and cross-country skiing trails. It also connects to the 11-mile Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that leads to Downtown Anchorage. Its soccer fields make it a popular place for sports, too. The neighborhood’s namesake is a go-to spot for fishing. The lake is stocked with trout, char and salmon, and has multiple boat launches, including one on 80th Avenue and another behind Sand Lake Elementary School.
Mears Middle School
Highly rated schools with a range of activities and programs
Highly rated schools serving Sand Lake include Mears Middle School and Dimond High School. The high school offers clubs and activities like JROTC, a robotics club and National Honor Society. Students can also study in the Japanese Immersion program or the engineering academy.
Popular shops and restaurants are conveniently located nearby
Shopping is easy with stores like Carrs and Fred Meyer on Dimond Boulevard. Dimond Center is a mall just east of the neighborhood with a Best Buy, Foot Locker and other shops. Other nearby big-box stores include Walmart, Costco, and Target. When you feel like dining out, you can head to Kincaid Grill for seafood or grab Thai takeout at Siam Cuisine. The Tastee Freez on Raspberry Road has been a community staple since 1958, serving milkshakes and chili dogs.
Enjoy a delicious milkshake at Tastee Freez in the Sand Lake neighborhood.
Tastee Freez is a local staple for burgers and more in the Sand Lake community.
Sand Lake Residents can shop for essentials at the Carrs Grocery Store off Dimond Blvd.
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An easy commute throughout the city from Sand Lake
Getting around Anchorage is a breeze with major roads nearby. Walter J. Hickel Parkway gives you a 9-mile drive north to downtown, while Jewel Lake Road leads about 4 miles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. A bus route in the neighborhood has stops on Jewel Lake Road and connects to downtown, the airport and the Dimond Center.
Sand Lake residents who want to hop on a plane are close to Ted Stevens International Airport.
How much noise to expect from the airport
Living next to the airport comes with some noise pollution. The runways are set up so planes mostly fly over the water, but the northern part of the neighborhood still gets some noise from incoming and departing flights. The airport and city conduct regular studies on the noise and work with the community on mitigation measures.
Calendars stay busy with community events
Sand Lake is a friendly area with frequent events and holiday celebrations. “If you’ve got kids, that’s where you want to go trick-or-treating,” Lambert says. “They go all out. What a show.” Every February, Sand Lake residents meet at The Jewel Lake Jamboree, a free annual ice fishing event that features prizes and giveaways and allows locals to fish for coho salmon. Kincaid Park stays busy with activities and programs, including:
Adult and youth ski lessons
Stand-up paddleboard demonstrations
The annual Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon, which starts in the park
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Sand Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sand Lake, Anchorage sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sand Lake, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $468,250, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Huntley & AssociatesKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group
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