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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $234,522 on May 10, 2001

17738 JAMES WAY

EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
7
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,366 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.
0.61 ac
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$234,522 · May 10, 2001
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.$237,000
ALASKA USA MORTGAGE CO · R · recorded Apr 20, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,565 (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.$524,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$409,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$491,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$524,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyANCHORAGE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.DeckPatio · 408 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 · 1.0 mi
E
Birchwood ABC Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.3 mi
M
Mirror Lake Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.4 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

17738 James 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Birchwood
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County

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 area3,366 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,956 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 17738 James Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirchwoodEagle River 99577Anchorage Municipality County
Living areabigger than3,366 ft²91% of homes91% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac8% of homes76% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than198464% of homes48% of homes65% of homes

About 17738 James Way

When did 17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK last sell?

17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK last sold on May 10, 2001 for $234,522, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK?

17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK has 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,366 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK built?

17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK?

17738 James Way, 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 17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK compare to other homes in Eagle River 99577?

Among the 9,331 homes in Eagle River 99577, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,366 ft² against a typical 1,956 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1984 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 17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17738 James Way, Eagle River, AK was $3,565. The county assessed it at $524,100.

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