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$249,672
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 91How 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

8820 S RIVER DR

PALMER, AK 99645
0
Baths
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$250K
$228K low$271K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.0
0
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
0
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
0
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
0
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMATANUSKA-SUSITNA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Butte Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.1 mi
M
Palmer Jr. Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 mi
H
Palmer High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 99645These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.62
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,142
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,220
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,741
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.32°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

8820 S River Dr 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 91% of homes in Palmer 99645
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County

What homes are worth in Palmer 99645

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$167K$936K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Palmer 99645.

How it measures up in Palmer 99645

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmer 99645.

Estimated value$249,672
CheaperTypical $426,288Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

How 8820 S River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmer 99645Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,6729% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac25% of homes14% of homes

About 8820 S River Dr

How much is 8820 S River Dr, Palmer, AK worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8820 S River Dr, Palmer, AK is $249,672 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $228,266 to $271,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8820 S River Dr, Palmer, AK last sell?

8820 S River Dr, Palmer, AK last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 8820 S River Dr, Palmer, AK?

8820 S River Dr, Palmer, AK is assigned to Butte Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Palmer Jr. Middle School (middle), rated B+; Palmer High School (high), rated C. All sit in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8820 S River Dr, Palmer, AK compare to other homes in Palmer 99645?

Among the 12,925 homes in Palmer 99645, it is worth more than 9% of them ($249,672 against a typical $426,288) and its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 1.03 ac). Measured against all of Matanuska-Susitna Borough County, it is worth more than 29% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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