$379,654Average Value$1,908Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Butte blends a quiet atmosphere with natural beauty
“Residents love living in what we call The Butte,” says Gary Becker, Realtor with Keller Williams, who grew up in Alaska and has been selling here since 2014, “because you have this gorgeous natural land feature you can hike to reach its flat top. It’s like our own mini-mountain. And all across Butte, you’ll see reindeer farms, you-pick farms and plant nurseries because the soil is so rich. It’s rare terrain in Alaska.” Whether you choose Butte to satisfy your wanderlust, retire in a picturesque setting, or work at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, you’ll discover Butte is remarkably peaceful. “If you don’t mind the commute to Anchorage — because most people work in Anchorage — you can find a very rural home in Butte, with lots of privacy," Beckery says.
Spacious homes on large lots with views of Pioneer Peak
Architectural variety includes beautiful three-bedroom log homes built in the 1980s on more than an acre, some with clear views of Pioneer Peak near walking trails, for between $400,000 and $450,000. Larger, five-bedroom homes built in 2022 with sophisticated stonework and a mountain range backdrop can ask from $850,000 to $950,000. “It’s the fastest-growing area in Alaska from Wasilla eastward because you still can find a lot of land, whereas your choices in Anchorage are confined, Beckers says. "In Butte, you can still find level 1-acre lots for around $90,000. And because builders have room, you’ll see sizable Craftsman mansions as well as sprawling ranch styles. I have clients who moved here from Kansas and chose Butte because they could build their own ADA-compliant ranch home for less than it would cost in Eagle River or closer to Anchorage. The tradeoff is the commute, but you reap the affordability and buildability. What’s interesting, too, is that most new builds are people moving here from the lower 48 to retire. It’s somewhat of a bucket-list destination. And often, it’s folks who lived here a short while and were relocated, and have come back because they fell in love.”
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District serves the community
Public schools are within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, and students can start at Butte Elementary School, which earns a B grade from Niche. Students then move on to Palmer Middle School, graded a C+ by Niche. Older students head to Palmer High, which earns a solid B from Niche. In 2022, art students at Palmer High made it to the Top 50 round out of 250 schools in the 2022 Vans Custom Culture contest with their original shoe designs.
Outdoor fun includes hiking, off-roading and motorsports
Outdoor recreation is synonymous with Butte. Hikers delight in stunning 360-degree views of the Mat-Su Valley and surrounding peaks from Bodenburg Butte, nicknamed “The Butte” by locals. You can reach the summit from West Butte Trail or via the Butte Trailhead into the Sandvik Family Trail. Says Becker, “You’ll see a lot of people here enjoying the wilderness with ATVs or off-roading at Jim Creek. You can park RVs near the bridge on the Knik River beach or go dogsledding at the Eklutana Trailrace.” From Mother’s Day to Labor Day, Butte’s Alaska Raceway Park buzzes with high-octane motorsports. “It can get pretty noisy – especially during weekend races — so you have to like that kind of thing if you live right by it," Becker says.
Locally owned businesses fill the community
Locals prefer Butte for its natural features far more than for any commercial activity, so you’ll only find a few eateries in Butte. The Butte Burger Place, in a small wood cabin with a long front porch, is a favorite stop-in for burgers-your-way and a side of onion rings. Says Becker, “Most people drive to all the neat places in Palmer for date nights or to dine out. The Palmer Alehouse is a great spot for live music, and Turkey Red in Palmer serves organic craft foods. Feather and Flour is a great choice for brunch.” You can stock your fridge and pantry at home with grocery essentials from Alaska International Market or visit Bushes Bunches Produce Stand or Arctic Organics for farm-fresh fare.
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Parks in this Area
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge
Matanuska River Park
Kepler Park
Matanuska-Susitna Parks
Butte Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Butte, Anchorage sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Butte, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This lovely home has two beds upstairs & 2 beds downstairs & a bonus room downstairs too! Large master en-suite w/a huge closet that could be used as a nursery too! Large living room/great room upstairs w/nicely laid out kitchen & an upstairs deck. Large lot & huge back yard w/a chicken coop & garden shed & dog kennel. Great location, rarely windy & w/in walking distance to Butte Elementary.This
Patricia O'NeilKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group of Wasilla
A once in a generation opportunity! Multifam & Commercial! The most photographed farm in Alaska! Owner finance 25% down! The house is rebuilt from studs out. Mostly finished. 3br, 2.5 bath, fam room, den, new kitchen. Basement is a separate 2br apt that needs renovation. Plus a nice 1br airbnb unit! PLUS!! swimming pool, event hall, 1935 era barn, heated garage and lg carport, RV prking a12
Super Clean 3BR Ranch w/ 3-Car Garage on an acre and surrounding Mountain Views! Home is well cared for, new interior and exterior paint, located in a nice quiet and quaint neighborhood.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,804
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,569
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,106
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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