$375,271Average Value$277Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Knik-Fairview is a quiet Alaskan countryside community
On the southern end of the fastest-growing borough in Alaska, Knik-Fairview is a rural community where buyers can still find solitude. “You’re close to town, but you have a little more space than if you were right in town,” says Andrea Roehl, a Realtor with Jack White Real Estate who has sold homes in the community. “There’s recreation out there like trails, cross-country skiing and snowmachining. There’s all kinds of things that it offers.” This census-designated place is home to approximately 19,000 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Its surrounding borough, Matanuska-Susitna, has a population of around 115,000, according to 2023 Census estimates, and is rapidly growing as homebuyers seek out a small-town lifestyle. Despite that growth, Knik-Fairview still has plenty of large lots and a rural feel due to its vast swaths of undeveloped land and natural areas. Just 50 miles from Anchorage, this community offers countryside living within commuting distance of Alaska’s largest city.
Head to Knik-Fairview for land and a lifestyle surrounded by water and mountains for your choice of recreation.
Knik-Fairview still has plenty of large lots and a rural feel while still close to amenities and urban areas.
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A mix of private home styles in the Mat-Su Borough
Homes in Knik-Fairview offer plenty of privacy, with even the suburban neighborhoods featuring spacious lots and tall trees shielding the homes from view. Many parts of the community are made up of gravel roads lined with mature pine trees, giving the area the feeling of the Alaskan wilderness. Buyers can find homes on lots as small as a quarter-acre or as large as 5 acres. Housing styles include cabins, new traditional, Craftsman and ranch-style homes. The median price is around $380,000, up 8% over the past year. “Prices have gone up consistently over the last couple of years. A lot of new neighborhoods have been developed. It’s a good mix of new builds and older homes in established neighborhoods,” Roehl says. Knik-Fairview’s median price is slightly lower than that of the nearby city of Wasilla.
Housing styles in Kink-Fairview log cabins on private wooded lots.
New neighborhoods have been developed in Knik-Fairview where you will find a home size that will suit your family.
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Knik-Fairview offers plenty of room to explore Alaska's great outdoors
Knik-Fairview has plenty of outdoor recreation options. The Palmer Hay Flats is a 20,000-acre game reserve made up of wetlands on the coast of the Knik Arm. This area used to be farms and pastures, but an earthquake in 1964 caused the ground to sink and become wetlands. Visitors can hike on multiple trails and enjoy views of the Chugach Mountains while looking for wildlife. Hunting and fishing are also popular at this site. Settlers Bay Coastal Park is a relatively new park in the borough, with nearly 300 acres of hiking and biking trails through wooded areas. The nearby Settlers Bay Golf Course is the oldest continuously operating course in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, founded in 1977. The par-71 course is known for its 18th hole, considered the most challenging golf hole in the state. Redington High School has miles of trails surrounding the building, open to the public for running in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Knik-Fairview residents head to the the Palmer Hay Flats for wildlife viewing , hunting and nature walks.
Settlers Bay Coastal Park in Knik-Fairview offers trails and ADA access to an overlook platform.
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Celebrating Alaskan heritage at local museums
The original route of the Iditarod dog sled race passed through Knik-Fairview, and residents can learn about the race’s history at the Knik Museum and Mushers Hall of Fame. This small museum has been around since 1967 and educates visitors on the region’s heritage as a trade center for Native Americans and its dog sledding culture. Part of the Iditarod National Historic Trail passes through the area and is open for hiking.
Knik-Fairview is home to the original route of the Iditarod dog sled race and now you can visit the Knik Museum and Mushers Hall of Fame to learn all about it.
Iditarod dogsled mushers pull tourists on an ATV for training in the off season near Knik-Fairview.
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Restaurants and shopping along Knik Goose Bay Road
There is very little shopping and dining in Knik-Fairview. Businesses along Knik Goose Bay Road include Settlers Bay Lodge, a steakhouse known for its mountain views and hearty portions. Three Bears Alaska is a local grocery store that also sells sporting goods and hunting equipment. Nearby Wasilla has more options, including local breweries, Chinese restaurants and fast-food chains. It also has more grocery stores and national retailers like Target, Michaels and Home Depot.
Knik-Fairview restaurant options include th iconically decorated Settlers Bay Lodge.
Three Bears Alaska is a local grocery store in Knik-Fairview where you can find household and hunting supplies as well.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District gets a B-plus rating from Niche and is ranked as the 10th-best district in the state. The school system spans approximately 25,000 square miles and serves nearly 20,000 students. It offers a variety of career and technical education programs, including accounting, engineering, veterinary and welding.
Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School is a great place for your child's education.
Your children will love the playground at Dena'ina Elementary School.
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Local highways offer commutes throughout the borough
Because of its rural nature, Knik-Fairview is a car-dependent community. Knik Goose Bay Road is the main thoroughfare in the area, leading northeast to Parks Highway. Residents have about an 8-mile drive to Wasilla and are about 50 miles from Anchorage. Commuters who work in Anchorage can ride the Valley Transit commuter bus, which stops at multiple Park & Ride lots along Parks Highway and runs several times throughout the day. The closest hospital is Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, about 15 miles away.
Wildfire risk in rural Alaska
Knik-Fairview has average high temperatures of 25 degrees in January and 68 degrees in July. The wildfire risk throughout the Matanuska-Susitna Borough has increased recently, thanks to the growing population and buildings in the area. Other factors include climate changes that have led to warmer, drier summers. Because of this increased risk, the borough has implemented a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
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On average, homes in Knik-Fairview, AK sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Knik-Fairview, AK over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Anita RaubesonKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group of Wasilla
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Beautifully updated tri-level home in Wasilla filled with incredible natural light! The stunning primary suite is truly a retreat, featuring a spacious walk-in closet and a fully renovated ensuite with new vanities, lighting, and a gorgeous updated shower. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with crisp white shaker cabinetry and elegant granite countertops, creating a bright and modern
1.8 Acres of woods. Lots of room for your mini estate. Located west of Knik Goose Bay Road on Shearwater Street. Adjoining parcel for sale. Lots of maps, soil test, & information available. New plat #2025-123. View and walk this parcel today.
3 Bluff lots facing the Chugach Mountains. Lot 4 is 1.1 acres, Lot 5 is 1.54 acres, and Lot 6 is 1.72 Acres. Existing driveway to the lower level of the lots. Electricity is adjacent to the property.
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PM FOR SCREENING QUESTIONS PRIOR TO SHOWING. NO PETS. Step into this cute 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, ranch-style unit, perfectly nestled in a quiet four-plex just minutes away from everything Wasilla has to offer. With cozy, updated functional living space, a private yard surrounded by trees, includes a spacious 2-car garage!Located on KGB not far from 3 Bears.AVAILABLE NOW!1 years lease.
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