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$421,334$272 / 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 92How 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

18521 WHIRLAWAY RD

EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,548 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$421K
$386K low$456K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,126 (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.$388,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$129,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$395,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.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 · 135 ft²Patio · 555 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.

E
Homestead Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Gruening Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Chugiak High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 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%

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How this home compares

18521 Whirlaway Rd 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 83% of homes in Eagle River Valley
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Eagle River Valley
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Eagle River Valley
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Anchorage Municipality County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Eagle River Valley

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$950K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$421,334
CheaperTypical $485,179Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $253Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,951 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 18521 Whirlaway Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEagle River ValleyEagle River 99577Anchorage Municipality County
Estimated valuepricier than$421,33417% of homes28% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27269% of homes68% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,548 ft²19% of homes27% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac57% of homes61% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than19724% of homes8% of homes24% of homes

About 18521 Whirlaway Rd

How much is 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK is $421,334 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $386,208 to $456,460. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK last sell?

18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK?

18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,548 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK built?

18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK?

18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK is assigned to Homestead Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Gruening Middle School (middle); Chugiak High School (high), rated B. All sit in Anchorage School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK compare to other homes in Eagle River 99577?

Among the 9,303 homes in Eagle River 99577, it is worth more than 28% of them ($421,334 against a typical $485,179), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($272 against a typical $253), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,548 ft² against a typical 1,951 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1972 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Anchorage Municipality County, it is worth more than 49% 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 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18521 Whirlaway Rd, Eagle River, AK was $6,126. The county assessed it at $388,400.

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