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$325,832$109 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1257 RICHARDSON HWY

NORTH POLE, AK 99705
2
Baths
2,976 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.
1.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$326K
$309K low$343K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,213 (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.$342,163 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,201
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$320,962
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$329,583
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,163

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.1
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
1
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
1
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFairbanks North Star
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.17
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Built-in

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

E
Ticasuk Brown Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
H
North Pole High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
M
North Pole Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 99705These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
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.22,381
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.138 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,904
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,578
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.28°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 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

1257 Richardson Hwy 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in North Pole 99705
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in North Pole 99705
  • Older than 70% of homes in North Pole 99705

What homes are worth in North Pole 99705

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

This home
$87K$529K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in North Pole 99705.

How it measures up in North Pole 99705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Pole 99705.

Estimated value$325,832
CheaperTypical $318,787Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size1.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 1257 Richardson Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Pole 99705Fairbanks North Star Borough County
Estimated valuepricier than$325,83252% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1098% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,976 ft²91% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.17 ac64% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than197930% of homes38% of homes

About 1257 Richardson Hwy

How much is 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK is $325,832 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $308,656 to $343,008. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK last sell?

1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK last sold on Jul 10, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK?

1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK has 2 bathrooms, 2,976 square feet of living space and a 1.17-acre lot.

When was 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK built?

1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK?

1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK is assigned to Ticasuk Brown Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; North Pole High School (high), rated D+; North Pole Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK compare to other homes in North Pole 99705?

Among the 7,885 homes in North Pole 99705, it is worth more than 52% of them ($325,832 against a typical $318,787), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($109 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,976 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (1.17 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1979 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Fairbanks North Star Borough County, it is worth more than 57% 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 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1257 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK was $4,213. The county assessed it at $342,163.

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