The Anchorage market right now
Sales figures: Redfin Data Center, market tracker (Redfin, a national real estate brokerage), Anchorage, AK metro area, May 2026, all residential property types. Typical value: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026, mid-tier homes, seasonally adjusted. These are area-wide figures, not a value for any one home.
With about 1.8 months of supply, this is a market that leans toward sellers by the usual rule of thumb, and homes sold at or above their list price on average.
Show the numbers
| Month | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | $420,000 |
| Mar 2026 | $420,000 |
| Feb 2026 | $425,000 |
| Jan 2026 | $420,950 |
| Dec 2025 | $415,000 |
| Nov 2025 | $420,000 |
| Oct 2025 | $400,000 |
| Sep 2025 | $425,250 |
| Aug 2025 | $425,000 |
| Jul 2025 | $450,000 |
| Jun 2025 | $435,000 |
| May 2025 | $432,070 |
| Apr 2025 | $410,000 |
| Mar 2025 | $405,000 |
| Feb 2025 | $398,700 |
| Jan 2025 | $405,000 |
| Dec 2024 | $399,450 |
| Nov 2024 | $408,000 |
| Oct 2024 | $398,500 |
| Sep 2024 | $409,950 |
| Aug 2024 | $419,800 |
| Jul 2024 | $409,000 |
| Jun 2024 | $410,000 |
| May 2024 | $406,850 |
Source: Redfin Data Center, Anchorage, AK metro area. Monthly figures, not seasonally adjusted, so some ups and downs are just the time of year.
What the metro area covers
The Census Bureau counts about 407,213 people in the Anchorage, AK metro area, across 2 counties. Property taxes, recording fees and some transfer taxes are set county by county, so check the county your home is in.
| County | Population (2024 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality, AK | 289,600 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 117,613 |
Towns with the most ZIP codes in the area: Anchorage, Wasilla, Jber, Indian, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood, Palmer, Big Lake, Skwentna, Sutton, Talkeetna.
Population and counties: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2023 metro delineations.
Alaska rules that affect sellers
Transfer tax
Alaska does not charge a state real estate transfer tax on home sales. Sellers still pay ordinary closing costs such as title and settlement fees, and recording fees apply when the deed is recorded.
Seller disclosure
Alaska requires a written seller disclosure. Under AS 34.70.010, before a buyer makes a written offer on residential property, the seller must deliver a completed Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement (Real Estate Commission form 08-4229). A seller who negligently fails to comply is liable for the buyer's actual damages, and up to three times actual damages if the failure is willful.
Who handles the closing
Alaska home sales are customarily closed by title and escrow companies, and an attorney is not required to sell a house.
Source: HomeLight, Alaska Seller Closing Cost Calculator (secondary source)
Also worth knowing
If the disclosure statement, or a material amendment to it, is delivered after the buyer has made a written offer, the buyer may cancel the offer by written notice within three days of in-person delivery or six days of delivery by mail (AS 34.70.020).
Also worth knowing
The disclosure statement can be waived only if the seller and buyer agree in writing (AS 34.70.110), and the first sale of a never-occupied home is exempt (AS 34.70.120). A waiver does not remove other disclosure obligations.
Checking an agent's license
Real estate agents in Alaska are licensed by the Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing). You can look up any agent before you work with them.
Rules checked 2026-09-30. They change, and local practice varies: confirm with your title company, closing attorney or agent before relying on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.