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15829 SHIMS ST

EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,744 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.
1.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,846 (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.$542,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$434,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$547,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$542,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyANCHORAGE
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 · 144 ft²Patio · 304 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Chugiak High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Birchwood ABC Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Mirror Lake Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.9 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

15829 Shims St 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Birchwood
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Birchwood

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.

Living area3,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,949 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 15829 Shims St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirchwoodEagle River 99577Anchorage Municipality County
Living areabigger than3,744 ft²96% of homes94% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.73 ac63% of homes92% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than198870% of homes55% of homes70% of homes

About 15829 Shims St

When did 15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK last sell?

15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK last sold on Mar 29, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3,744 square feet of living space.

When was 15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK built?

15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK is assigned to Chugiak High School (high), rated B; Birchwood ABC Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK compare to other homes in Eagle River 99577?

Among the 9,319 homes in Eagle River 99577, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,744 ft² against a typical 1,949 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (1.73 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1988 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15829 Shims St, Eagle River, AK was $7,846. The county assessed it at $542,800.

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