Rick Davids
Responds Quickly
Sun Properties, LLC
(888) 604-3135
264 Total Sales
1 in Basher
$900,000 Price
Basher
Suburban Neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage Borough 99507
$776,772
Average Value
$283
Average Price per Sq Ft
Once a population of nine, Basher is a secluded neighborhood surrounded by beautiful parks with the Chugach Mountains as its backdrop.
The neighborhood is referred to by locals as Stuckagain Heights and an oasis for nature lovers. Residents enjoy tranquility, trailheads within walking distance and pristine views of the Chugach foothills, Sleeping Lady, Mount McKinley and the city skyline. “It’s isolated and off the beaten path, but residents enjoy that about the area,” says Joy Harvey, Realtor at RE/MAX Dynamic Properties. “You have the views, beautiful wildlife, and so many things to do.” Basher is filled with single-family, ranch-style housing and high-end log cabins built mostly in the mid-1990s. You can get a single-family for $550,000 but most range between $650,000 to $900,000. Newer homes with two and three acres can go for up to $3 million and offer sprawling, lush lawns and luxuries like hot tubs, gated driveways and pools while maintaining a cozy feel. Residents enjoy large, wooded lots, and the neighborhood is blanketed with a towering, forested greenbelt of spruce and other Alaskan trees, ensuring absolute privacy. “While it is secluded, it’s also common for residents to hike, bike and horseback around the neighborhood,” Harvey says.
Students attend Baxter Elementary, Wendler Middle School and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. Baxter received an overall B- on Niche and is the second most diverse elementary school in the state. Bettye Davis is ranked No. 10 by Niche as one of the best high schools in Anchorage and received a B+ overall and A- for activities. The high school has titles in football and basketball and offers an Anime Guild, a culture identity program called Gui Kima and a Girls Who Code club.
Basher residents have the advantage of a wilderness experience just steps away at the Far North Bicentennial Park. With 4,000 acres of birch and spruce trees, you can bike or hike the rugged trails in summer and ski or snowboard the Nordic slopes at Hilltop Ski Area in winter. The trail offers convenient connections to Chugach State Park, and you can hop on the seven-mile Campbell Creek Trail, which offers a playground along the way, as well as spots to hop off to fuel up. The Alaska Botanical Garden is also inside the park. Open year-round, it’s home to 1,000 species of perennials, an herb garden and a subarctic rock garden with 350 types of alpine plants. “The Botanical Garden is one of my favorite spots, and it's where I recommend to my clients for places to visit,” Harvey says. “I take my kids there or go when friends visit, and you can make a whole day out of it. It’s a very easy walk, and they have little trails.”
Grab your morning coffee at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, a giant burrito from Burrito Factory or a hefty slice from Amore’s Pizza, all just four miles away. For shopping, head to Glenn Square or Tikahtnu Commons, which has a Starbucks, Ulta Beauty and Target. Tikahtnu also has a Brown Jug where you can grab a brew, and a Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Saigon. To keep residents engaged, The Basher Community Council puts on an annual holiday light show in the Alaska Botanical Garden, along with community cleanups, Firewise, a forest fire education program for residents and more.
“They really do quite a lot to involve residents and keep up a sense of community,” Harvey says. “The light show is really fun, and it’s gorgeous to see the gardens all lit up. People look out for each other here. They know their neighbors, and people like to get involved in what’s going on.”
For tranquil living, stunning views and a true Alaskan experience, come home to Basher.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rick Davids
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Uzzil Christian
Uzzil Christian
Responds QuicklyJack White Real Estate
(844) 849-4254
240 Total Sales
2 in Basher
$925K - $1.3M Price Range
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Rowena Pediangco
Rowena Pediangco
Responds QuicklyHerrington and Company, LLC
(844) 712-3050
266 Total Sales
1 in Basher
$167,500 Price
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Teresa Bell
Teresa Bell
RE/MAX Dynamic Properties
(877) 730-0928
271 Total Sales
3 in Basher
$170K - $925K Price Range
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Leslie Carter
Leslie Carter
RE/MAX Dynamic Properties
(888) 623-3150
233 Total Sales
3 in Basher
$600K - $720K Price Range
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Ryan Tollefsen
Ryan Tollefsen
eXp Realty, LLC
(833) 668-0327
2,594 Total Sales
3 in Basher
$193K - $1.5M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Little Dipper Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Castle Heights Park
Far North Bicentennial Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Baxter Bog Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Chugach Foothills Park
Pfleiger Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Basher | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Basher, Anchorage sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Basher, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $1,105,141, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,050,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,050,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$283
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$1,079,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
167
Median Year Built
1995
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,546
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
6,243
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
76,230
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$255,000
- Land
- 1.57 Acre Lot
- L1 Montagne Cir
- New 27 days ago
Beautiful large lot in highly sought out Stuckagain Heights. This site has it all with view and level terrain to simplify construction. Some of the best views of inlet, city, and mountains from a partially wooded and private-feeling lot. Well/Septic site plan completed by Garness Engineering. Next step meet with your builder and get on the books.
Travis McGrann EXP Realty LLC - Midtown Anchorage
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
450
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$233,333
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$226,345
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
71.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Scenic Foothills
Natural wonderland in Anchorage at the base of the Chugach Mountains
Mid-Hillside
Hilly neighborhood with scenic hikes and established homes
Abbott Loop
A bridge between downtown and the Chugach Mountains
Campbell Park
Creekside parks and easy access to downtown in a central Anchorage neighborhood
Northeast Anchorage
Scenic views and convenient access to all of Anchorage
Russian Jack Park
A scenic park is the highlight of this centrally located neighborhood
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