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$299,360$249 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $205,000 on Sep 3, 2014

12040 BUTTERMILK WAY

EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,200 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,600 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$299K
$289K low$310K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Sep 3, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,187 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$291,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$278,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$291,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyANCHORAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 32 ft²Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 28 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fire Lake Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.5 mi
H
Chugiak High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Mirror Lake Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.5 mi

District: Anchorage School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 99577These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.64
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.0

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,285
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,600
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,501
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.35°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.42%

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How this home compares

12040 Buttermilk Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Eagle River 99577
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Eagle River 99577
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Eagle River 99577
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County

What homes are worth in Eagle River 99577

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$288K$947K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Eagle River 99577.

How it measures up in Eagle River 99577

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eagle River 99577.

Estimated value$299,360
CheaperTypical $471,398Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $248Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,949 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size3,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 12040 Buttermilk Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEagle RiverEagle River 99577Anchorage Municipality County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,3607% of homes3% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24955% of homes52% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²12% of homes8% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,600 ft²5% of homes3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than198455% of homes48% of homes66% of homes

About 12040 Buttermilk Way

How much is 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK is $299,360 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $289,002 to $309,718. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK last sell?

12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK last sold on Sep 3, 2014 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK?

12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK built?

12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 6 stories.

What schools serve 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK?

12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK is assigned to Fire Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Chugiak High School (high), rated B; Mirror Lake Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Anchorage School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK compare to other homes in Eagle River 99577?

Among the 9,319 homes in Eagle River 99577, it is worth more than 3% of them ($299,360 against a typical $471,398), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($249 against a typical $248), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,949 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,600 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1984 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Anchorage Municipality County, it is worth more than 17% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12040 Buttermilk Way, Eagle River, AK was $3,187. The county assessed it at $291,200.

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