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Lazy Mountain offers peaceful living in a scenic valley setting
"Up on Lazy Mountain," says Gary Becker, a native Alaskan and Realtor with Keller Williams since 2014, "you get these gorgeous sunrises that we call alpenglow, where the whole sky turns pink. But the best thing about living in Lazy Mountain is that it's also in a wind shadow, which protects you from the wind tunnel that can blow across Palmer. You're tucked up against the mountain, so it's very peaceful and calming."
In residential Palmer, forested streetscapes and large private lots are surrounded by spectacular venues, ranches and trails that knit through some of Alaska's highest peaks. "The whole Palmer area where you find Lazy Mountain is appealing because it feels down-home and less commercialized" Becker says. "Other neighborhoods just don't have the same charm. It's amazing how many military families get stationed here, have to leave, and then years later come back — because Alaska just gets in your blood."
The Lazy Mountain trailhead is a favorite spot for hiking and breathtaking valley views.
Lazy Mountain is known for its unmatched natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.
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Hiking, skiing and racing events and more get locals outside
Living in Lazy Mountain, the terrain is your wonderland. You can host unforgettable events at Lazy Mountain Acres and explore horse-riding tours and dude ranch adventure packages at Sunderland Ranch. Their newly opened Alaska Zipline Adventure Park is Alaska's only all-tandem course offering aerial bridges and six ziplines over a salmon creek and treetops. Says Becker, "The whole area is just crazy green. And when you're hiking, you get up close to peaks over 6,000 feet high. It's truly in-your-face awe. One of the coolest experiences is the annual Crazy Lazy Mountain Race to the top of Lazy Mountain and back." In 2023, more than 300 racers of all ages and abilities accepted the challenge, and the winner completed the race in just over an hour. Not far from Lazy Mountain in Hatcher Pass, you'll find the valley's newest recreation attraction, Skeetawk, featuring a triple chair lift. Becker adds, "It's a misconception that if you're in the Palmer area, you're way up high like in Colorado. But really, you're living in valleys. So, Hatcher Pass is where you can actually drive way up into the mountains, giving you the feeling that you're in the Alps."
Golf enthusiasts near Lazy Mountain enjoy the scenic Palmer Golf Course.
Home prices are comparatively lower than Anchorage
Homes in Lazy Mountain can range from a two-bedroom A-frame cabin on 2 acres for around $250,000 to a 2,000-square-foot stone and log house on 20 acres on the south side of Lazy Mountain for $900,000. A rambling 4,000-square-foot two-story home with expansive porches or a 2020 three-bedroom hillside ranch-style with a detached unit and basement can ask around $550,000. For around $800,000, you could find a 5,000-square-foot beauty with bay windows and spacious decking for viewing the northern lights. Becker adds, "Lazy Mountain is still more affordable than comparable homes closer to Anchorage."
Lazy Mountain offers scenic homes with stunning views of the Matanuska Valley and nearby peaks.
Lazy Mountain Acres is an ideal venue for hosting memorable events in a picturesque setting.
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The schools of Matanuska-Sustina Borough School District
Public schools are within the Matanuska-Sustina Borough School District, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. Elementary-age students can begin at Butte Elementary and move on to Palmer Middle School, both earning a B grade from Niche. Older students head to Palmer High School, which boasts a standout track and field program and earns a B grade from Niche.
Butte Elementary School serves younger students living in Lazy Mountain.
Palmer Middle School educates middle-grade students from Lazy Mountain.
Palmer High School is the destination for older students living in Lazy Mountain.
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Nearby Palmer is the hub for shopping and dining
Says Becker, "Lazy Mountain is really a residential area. No one shops right within Lazy Mountain; you just go straight to Palmer. It's considered a suburb of Palmer on the other side of Matanuska River." Locals make the several-mile trip across the river on East Arctic Avenue to stock up at Carr's in Palmer. Or, stop by Bushes Bunches Produce Stand or a local farm for the freshest fare. When dining out, Turkey Red in Palmer is a favorite spot to order hearty soups for lunch or indulge in colorful Mediterranean entrees for romantic date nights. You can also enjoy lattes, pastries and healthy sandwiches at Vagabond Blues.
Palmer serves as a vital hub for Lazy Mountain residents with shopping and dining options.
Fred Meyer in Palmer offers everything needed for cooking and home supplies near Lazy Mountain.
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Lazy Mountain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lazy Mountain, Palmer sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lazy Mountain, Palmer over the last 12 months is $470,550, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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