$477,868Average Value$308Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
South Addition has easy commutes and scenic parks
South Addition is a quiet neighborhood near Downtown Anchorage, making it a popular choice for homebuyers who work in City Hall, the state and federal courthouses or other nearby offices. It’s one of the city’s oldest communities, so you'll find lots of vintage homes here, often costing more than in other parts of town. Nearby parks, trails and lakes offer lots of things to do, while the popular restaurants of downtown are a short drive away.
Some area of South Addition are full of high end homes with delightful architecture.
South Addition is located just minutes away from Downtown Anchorage.
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Houses sell for more near downtown
Expect to pay more for a home here than in other nearby neighborhoods. “A lot of the homes are old, and some of them are restored. The price points are high for any of them,” says John Collinge, a Realtor with Re/Max Dynamic Properties, who has sold homes in Anchorage for 16 years. “You’re not going to pick up anything cheap in there unless it was built in 1940. Homes typically range from the low $400,000s to around $1,000,000. Condos cost between the mid $100,000s and the high $500,000s. The median sales price is higher than the citywide median.
Vintage homes in one of Anchorage's first neighborhoods
As one of Anchorage’s oldest neighborhoods, South Addition features homes dating back to the 1920s. Construction really took off in the 1950s, and the median build year for homes in the area is 1971. Houses are large, with an average size of around 2,200 square feet. Ranch-style, Craftsman and contemporary homes are the bulk of the neighborhood, often surrounded by towering pines.
A white picket fence adorns the yard of this ranch style home located in South Addition.
Homes loom large between Westchester Lagoon and the coast.
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Enjoy Alaska's great outdoors in South Addition
South Addition is a popular spot for recreation, with several parks and trails in the area. You can go birdwatching or see salmon spawn in Westchester Lagoon, which is also open for canoeing, paddleboarding and cold-weather activities. “In the winter, they have an ice skating rink. They have big barrels all over the place and fires burning,” Collinge says. “It’s a cool area where people like to mingle.” Some other nearby things to do include:
• Walking, biking and enjoying mountain views on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail • Playing soccer, baseball or tennis at Delaney Park • Cross-country skiing on the 4-mile Chester Creek Trail
A man rides his bike around Delaney Park with downtown Anchorage behind him
Exercise while enjoying the Chugach Mountains views along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
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South Addition is a great neighborhood for students
Students in South Addition are part of the Anchorage School District, including the highly rated West Anchorage High School. The school is just south of the neighborhood in the Turnagain community, and is known for several specialized programs.
• Air Force JROTC • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program • Medical Academy • Project Lead the Way engineering classes • Russian and Spanish Immersion programs
West Anchorage High School received an A minus from Niche.
The track and field area at Central Middle School has terrific mountain views.
Inlet View Elementary School stands in Anchorage’s South Addition neighborhood.
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Multiple ways of getting around Anchorage
South Addition’s location near downtown makes it easy to commute from the neighborhood. While the area is close enough to walk and there are several bike paths nearby, Collinge says most people drive to work. Bus routes in the area take riders to downtown, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Providence Alaska Medical Center and other parts of the city. Major roads like Walter J. Hickel Parkway and Alaska Route 1 are also close by.
Northern Lights Blvd is easily accessible to get South Addition residents around town.
South Addition is separated from Downtown Anchorage by Delaney Park.
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Where to eat and shop near downtown Anchorage
With downtown so close, shops and restaurants are easy to get to. Collinge recommends picking up groceries from New Sagaya Market, a locally owned store on 13th Avenue known for its seafood. A nearby Carrs on Northern Lights Boulevard is another option. Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall downtown has lots of stores to choose from, like JCPenney and American Eagle. Collinge recommends dining at Simon & Seafort’s Saloon & Grill, which is known for its seafood and scenic views. Other popular spots include Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse and Orso.
Grocery options nearby South Addition include a Carr’s south of the neighborhood.
New Sagaya's City Market is the local grocery in South Addition.
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Assault with Weapon
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South Addition Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Addition, Anchorage sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in South Addition, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $435,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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