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A transitioning neighborhood with plenty of public transit
With a high concentration of public transit options, Spenard is a conveniently located neighborhood that gives residents easy access to all of Anchorage. “People like it because it’s close to the airport and it’s close to downtown. It has good bus service,” says Sandra Nunes, a Realtor with RE/MAX Dynamic Properties, who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. “They’ve been improving it. A lot of companies have been investing into modernizing and upgrading some of the buildings.” Spenard started as a lumber camp in the early 1900s before being known for its bars and nightclubs during the 1980s oil boom. Today, the neighborhood is transforming into one full of local shops and restaurants, with quaint suburban homes. Residents can easily access Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, just 2 miles west. Five bus routes pass through the neighborhood, giving locals an easy way to get downtown or to popular shopping destinations around the city. While some popular bars of days past are still around, the Spenard of today is a family-friendly, community-oriented neighborhood close to everything residents need.
Spenard's impressive network of bus routes is convenient for commuters looking to get around.
The Hoarding Marmot in Spenard offers outdoor sports equipment like bikes, skis and other gear.
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Local boutiques and colorful restaurants in central Anchorage
Spenard residents have plenty of shopping and dining options within the neighborhood, including eateries that cover a range of cuisines. Locals can enjoy Lao, Thai and Vietnamese food at Pho Lena, a popular restaurant known for its yellow curry and tom yum soup. Gwennie’s Old Alaska is an American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Locals can claim a table in the rustic interior— complete with a taxidermized bear—and enjoy breakfast dishes with reindeer sausage. Chilkoot Charlie’s is a nightclub in the neighborhood’s northern end known for its live music and pool tables. Many of the local stores in the neighborhood are located in the north end, including Grassroots, a fair trade store selling items like towels, dishes and jewelry. The Hoarding Marmot nearby is a local outdoor store where residents can stock up on accessories for their next adventure. When it’s time to stock up on groceries, residents can visit Carrs on Northern Lights Boulevard or Blue Market AK on West 31st Avenue. This local spot is an unpackaged store selling refillable products, reusable containers, and local produce.
If you're visiting Spenard, be sure to head over to Bosco's to see the comics, cards, and games.
Gwennie's Old Alaska in Spenard is filled with wall decorations and offers home style cooking.
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Established homes in a variety of styles
Homes in Spenard are typically established split-level and ranch-style houses in a mix of urban and suburban settings. Most homes east of Minnesota Drive have spacious yards and mature trees, while the homes west of the road are a little closer together. There are few sidewalks on the residential streets, but most main thoroughfares have sidewalks that allow residents to walk to nearby shops and restaurants. Nunes says homes in Spenard are at about the median cost in Anchorage. “It’s a little bit more affordable than south Anchorage, but it’s not the most affordable. I’ve sold a duplex that was almost $500,000 and I’ve sold homes that were $300,000. So it’s not the cheapest, but it’s not the most expensive neighborhood either,” she says. There are plenty of two-bedroom homes in the area, which cost between $250,000 and $350,000. Three- and four-bedroom homes can cost between $300,000 and $450,000.
Homes in Spenard stretch down tree lined streets, with ample front yard space for greenery.
Ranch-style homes in Spenard sometimes boast modest carports to protect vehicles from the rain.
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Easy access to every corner of Anchorage
Living in Spenard puts residents close to several bus routes that cover nearly the entire city. Locals can easily access the Arctic, Jewel Lake-Airport, Old Seward-West Anchorage, Northern Lights and Spenard-Airport routes. Multiple bus routes can take residents to downtown Anchorage, while two also go to the airport. The Northern Lights route allows residents to get to the University of Alaska Anchorage and Providence Alaska Medical Center. Residents who prefer to drive themselves will have a short 2-mile drive to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and a 3-mile drive downtown along Minnesota Drive.
Urban parks provide plentiful recreation
Despite the neighborhood’s location in the heart of the city, there are many parks in Spenard where residents can enjoy outdoor recreation. Connors Bog Park is a large natural green space south of International Airport Road. This park is a popular off-leash area where residents can let their dogs run free through the woods. Other parts of the park require dogs to be on a leash and are popular with winter sports like skijoring, where a dog pulls a person on skis. Sisterhood Park is located on West 48th Avenue and has a baseball field, picnic shelter and playground. When it’s too cold to spend time outside, the Spenard Community Recreation Center offers a variety of indoor activities, including basketball, volleyball, pickleball and badminton.
Mulcahy Stadium near Spenard hosts Alaska Baseball League teams and is a blast in the summer.
At Connors Bog Dog Park, Spenard residents can enjoy taking their dogs on scenic forested walks.
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Many academic pathways at Spenard schools
Students in Spenard might attend Northwood Elementary School, rated a C-plus by Niche; Romig Middle School, rated a B-minus; and West High School, rated an A-minus. West High serves approximately 1,800 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. The school is the oldest high school in Anchorage, having served the community since 1953. It offers a medical academy as well as Spanish and Russian immersion programs and International Baccalaureate programs.
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On average, homes in Spenard, Anchorage sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Spenard, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $284,250, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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