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$500,243$208 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

16240 SHIMS ST

EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,400 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$500K
$478K low$523K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$279,743
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$223,794
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.45%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$220,500
QUICKEN LNS · recorded Jul 7, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,239 (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.$451,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$424,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$451,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAnchorage
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.Mixed
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 · 180 ft²Patio · 460 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 · 0.3 mi
E
Birchwood ABC Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Mirror Lake Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

16240 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.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Eagle River 99577
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Eagle River 99577

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
$293K$949K

This home is worth more than 55% 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$500,243
CheaperTypical $484,444Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,956 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 16240 Shims St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirchwoodEagle River 99577Anchorage Municipality County
Estimated valuepricier than$500,24350% of homes55% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20823% of homes12% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,400 ft²66% of homes72% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac28% of homes82% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197029% of homes6% of homes19% of homes

About 16240 Shims St

How much is 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK is $500,243 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $477,830 to $522,656. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK last sell?

16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK last sold on Oct 10, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,400 square feet of living space and a 1.02-acre lot.

When was 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK built?

16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

16240 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 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK compare to other homes in Eagle River 99577?

Among the 9,331 homes in Eagle River 99577, it is worth more than 55% of them ($500,243 against a typical $484,444), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($208 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 1,956 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1970 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Anchorage Municipality County, it is worth more than 66% 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 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16240 Shims St, Eagle River, AK was $3,239. The county assessed it at $451,200.

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