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$363,120$215 / 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 93How 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

16243 SHIMS ST

EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,690 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$363K
$336K low$390K 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.$78,120
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$62,496
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.80%
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.$100,000
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Feb 24, 2010
2nd 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.$135,000
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
3rd 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.$50,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,307 (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.$305,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,900

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.1.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
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 · 192 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 16 ft²

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.No

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

16243 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 less than 88% of homes in Eagle River 99577
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Eagle River 99577
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Birchwood
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County
  • Older than 98% 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.

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$293K$949K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$363,120
CheaperTypical $484,444Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,956 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 16243 Shims St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirchwoodEagle River 99577Anchorage Municipality County
Estimated valuepricier than$363,12015% of homes12% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21528% of homes15% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,690 ft²33% of homes34% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 ac46% of homes85% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than196415% of homes2% of homes11% of homes

About 16243 Shims St

How much is 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK is $363,120 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $336,011 to $390,229. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK last sell?

16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK last sold on Aug 16, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,690 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK built?

16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

16243 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 16243 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 12% of them ($363,120 against a typical $484,444), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($215 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,690 ft² against a typical 1,956 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.13 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1964 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Anchorage Municipality County, it is worth more than 33% 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 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16243 Shims St, Eagle River, AK was $3,307. The county assessed it at $305,900.

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