Andrea Roehl
Responds Quickly
Jack White Real Estate Mat Su
(833) 328-1644
86 Total Sales
1 in Birchwood
$520,000 Price
Birchwood
Rural Neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage Borough 99567, 99577
With a small airport that's perfect for single-engine aircraft and Alaska's largest rifle and shotgun shooting facility, Birchwood makes an excellent jumping-off point for those who'd like to explore the country's last frontier. "We get people who see a TV show about Alaska and want to live here," says Melissa Flint, a sales associate with Century 21 Realty Solutions. This northeast Anchorage community is also just 17 miles from the nearest Target.
Birchwood straddles the line between the more rural, frontier community of Chugiak on its southern and eastern boundaries and the retail hub of Eagle River, where Flint works, on its western boundary. Its narrow side streets at least try to follow a grid pattern as they cut through the forest between State Route 1 and the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet. They're lined with ranch-style, mid-century modern, and contemporary houses that sit atop one and two-acre lots with room for a fenced yard and plenty of trees. These houses typically fetch between $500,000 and $700,000, yielding an average price slightly higher than what you'd find in Birchwood's neighboring communities.
Children in this community will attend Birchwood ABC Elementary School, which hosts a costume/dress-up day event every other Wednesday. From here, they'll move on to Mirror Lake Middle and Chugiak High Schools. All three of these schools received a B or a B-plus on Niche.com. The website also named Chugiak High the state's fourth-best high school for athletes.
People who'd rather not spend their free time at the Birchwood Recreation and Shooting Park can head toward Beach Lake. Here, you can rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from AK Paddlesports if you need one and take it out with a view of the Chugach Mountains on the horizon. This lake doubles as an angler's paradise because it's stocked with rainbow trout, Arctic grayling, and Chinook salmon during the spring, summer, and fall. People who'd rather be in the mountains than look at them can take the Mt. Baldy Trail in Eagle River to the top of Baldy Ridge or the Peters Creek Valley Trail in Chugiak to the tops of Bear Mountain and Mt. Eklutna. Not to mention, you can always watch the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks, a collegiate summer league baseball team, play its home games at the Loretta French Sports Complex on State Route 1 in the summer months, and the Chugiak Dog Mushers take their sleds for a spin on the sled dog trails at Beach Lake Park during the winter months.
The Birchwood Saloon, which has served the community for 30 years, is a great place to visit on a night out. It's a quarter-mile down the Birchwood Loop Road from Three Bears Alaska, a warehouse store that sells fresh meat, produce, pantry items, liquor, guns, clothing, camping gear, and office supplies. If, for whatever reason, you don't find what you're looking for at these two places, you can always head down to a commercial strip in Eagle River bound by Business Boulevard and the Old Glenn Highway. This area hosts two grocery stores, a Carr's and a Fred Meyer, and 11 brewpubs, coffee shops, and restaurants. "We're very metropolitan," Flint says of her community.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrea Roehl
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Bryan Trombley
Bryan Trombley
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Dynamic Properties
(866) 912-4629
75 Total Sales
2 in Birchwood
$200K - $265K Price Range
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Joslyn Blanchard
Joslyn Blanchard
Responds QuicklyJack White Real Estate
(888) 625-7381
300 Total Sales
1 in Birchwood
$359,900 Price
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Uzzil Christian
Uzzil Christian
Responds QuicklyJack White Real Estate
(844) 849-4254
240 Total Sales
1 in Birchwood
$165,000 Price
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Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott
Responds QuicklyJack White Real Estate
(844) 314-4011
121 Total Sales
1 in Birchwood
$625,000 Price
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Rick Davids
Rick Davids
Responds QuicklySun Properties, LLC
(888) 604-3135
264 Total Sales
1 in Birchwood
$630,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Schroeder Park
Eagle River Town Square Park
Loretta French Sports Complex
Peters Creek Community Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Birchwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Birchwood, Anchorage sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Birchwood, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $469,978, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$499,000
Median Single Family Price
$479,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Months of Supply
1.90
Median List Price
$529,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
615
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,079
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,437
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
54,450
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$275,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 720 Sq Ft
- 19831 Crabtree St
- New 25 days ago
You'll find uniquely Alaskan living in this Chugiak property. 2.5 acres of private, fenced, gated, level corner lot in a secluded neighborhood. Horses, dogs, chickens and more have been raised here. A 1 bedroom quonset hut sits on the property with a 3 bedroom septic. Build your dream home, live the simple life, raise animals, or create the perfect shop space. Opportunities Abound!
Cody Morey Real Broker Alaska
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$659,900
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,720 Sq Ft
- 20533 White Birch Rd
Welcome to your Alaskan compound--an incredible, private retreat on 1.25 acres in Chugiak that's packed with upgrades, storage, and space to live the dream. This 4BR, 2.5BA home features vaulted ceilings, two living areas, an open kitchen w/ pantry, and two primary suites--one with a private entrance. Nearly everything has been updated: quartz counters, new flooring, triple-pane
Ralphie Morel RMG Real Estate
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,859
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,409
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,748
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
37.3%
Advanced Degrees
23.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 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
Chugiak
A frontier community that's too popular for its own good
Eagle River
Small-town feel just minutes from the heart of Anchorage
Knik-Fairview
Rural Alaskan enclave on Cook Inlet with mountain views and outdoor fun
Eagle River Valley
Alaskan wilderness surrounds you in this picturesque valley
South Fork
Mountainous community with several hiking options close to Anchorage
Wasilla
A retail hub in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley's Lake Country
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