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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 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Lazy Mountain, Palmer over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nice waterfront on Wolverine Lake. No road to this property. See the photos from access directions. Access is across the lake so please use discretion during spring and fall. This parcel backs up to borough property. Great place for a cabin that is not miles and miles from home but is still remote.
Rare lakefront on a sidepond of Wolverine Lake. This property has the lake on one side and borough land on 2 sides. Great place for a hunting cabin without being too far away. Look at the photos to understand access. You need to take the trail down to the lake and then cross the lake. In the summer a pack raft would work, or a canoe. in winter snowmachine will work.
The only island on Wolverine Lake. Wouldn't you love your own Island? in the middle of a fantastic fishing lake? Here is your chance, this island is in Wolverine Lake which is a mountain lake with a rocky bottom just outside of Palmer. It feels remote but it's only a few miles from Palmer
Stunning View every day! This stone and log house is on 10 acres of prime mountain view land on the south side of Lazy Mountain. If you watch nature or the seasons, then this is your new cockpit as you can see for miles, yet it is only minutes from downtown Palmer. Near the Lazy Mountain trailhead. Stunning View every day! This stone and log house is on 10 acres of prime mountain view land on the
Phase 1 of the Butte's newest premier subdivision is now open. These lots are offering the best of Alaska Life with access to recreational trails for Horses, ATVs or Hiking. Come live in the heart of the Butte with amazing panoramic views and easy access to the Old Glenn. Come explore the real Alaska outside your back door. This is the 1st phase of a large 580 ac subdivision. come choose your lot
Matt ArndtKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group of Wasilla
Discover the best of Alaska living on just over 5 acres on Lazy Mountain. This well maintained spacious home offers two separate living areas, a large bonus room, and two flex rooms perfect for offices, hobby space, or extra storage- ideal for families or multi-generational living. This property features a separate dwelling unit with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, kitchenette and washer/dryer
This charming home is Nestled at the foot of Lazy Mountain, a stone's throw from the magnificent Matanuska River. This is a 2-bedroom 1 bath home with 215ft of Old Glenn Hwy frontage in an unrestricted use area. It has an 804 sq ft deep basement and comes with two separate lots totaling .82 acres. The location is unbeatable with a plethora of nearby trails, lakes, mountains and recreation. Ferns,
Phase 1 of the Butte's newest premier subdivision is now open. These lots are offering the best of Alaska Life with access to recreational trails for Horses, ATVs or Hiking. Come live in the heart of the Butte with amazing panoramic views and easy access to the Old Glenn. Come explore the real Alaska outside your back door. This is the 1st phase of a large 580 ac subdivision. come choose your lot
Matt ArndtKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group of Wasilla
Discover the best of Alaska living on 2.29 acres on Lazy Mountain. This well maintained spacious home offers two separate living areas, a large bonus room, and two flex rooms perfect for offices, hobby space, or extra storage- ideal for families or multi-generational living. This property features a separate dwelling unit with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, kitchenette and washer/dryer -perfect for
Phase 1 of the Butte's newest premier subdivision is now open. These lots are offering the best of Alaska Life with access to recreational trails for Horses, ATVs or Hiking. Come live in the heart of the Butte with amazing panoramic views and easy access to the Old Glenn. Come explore the real Alaska outside your back door. This is the 1st phase of a large 580 ac subdivision. come choose your lot
Matt ArndtKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group of Wasilla
Phase 1 of the Butte's newest premier subdivision is now open. These lots are offering the best of Alaska Life with access to recreational trails for Horses, ATVs or Hiking. Come live in the heart of the Butte with amazing panoramic views and easy access to the Old Glenn. Come explore the real Alaska outside your back door. This is the 1st phase of a large 580 ac subdivision. come choose your lot
Matt ArndtKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group of Wasilla
Rare 10 acre parcel in prime Lazy Mtn location. Unrestricted parcel that boasts amazing views, Southern exposure, good buildable terrain, creek frontage, mature birch and spruce trees and plenty of privacy. Electric and natural gas are right along the street.
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