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South Fork

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alaska
$955K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
11
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$685K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20202026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20202026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
20202026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20202026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20202026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20202026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
AugMar

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.653
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$685K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,468 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2001
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.97%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.2.1%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.28%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.87%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.66%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.4 yrs

CommunityThese 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.66
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.97%
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.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.244
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$140K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150K
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%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How South Fork compares

By median home value, South Fork is the 5th most expensive of 35 neighborhoods in Anchorage County, and its typical home is worth more than 86% of all homes in Anchorage County.

Home values in South Fork

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$311K$994K
neighborhoods in Anchorage County ranked by median home value
#Anchorage CountyMedian valueHomes
1Basher$984K188
2Hillside East$789K972
3Rabbit Creek$786K2,595
4Girdwood$747K1,509
5South Fork$685K653
6Mid-Hillside$680K1,579
7Turnagain Arm$655K130
8Huffman-O'Malley$590K4,074
9Bear Valley$586K307
10South Addition$515K1,709
11Eagle River Valley$511K4,511
12Bayshore / Klatt$511K3,929
13Chugiak$506K2,617
14Birchwood$501K755
15Old Seward / Oceanview$473K2,778
16Government Hill$458K327
17Turnagain$449K3,606
18Sand Lake$438K7,681
19Eagle River$430K3,747
20Rogers Park$418K1,304
21Abbott Loop$397K7,875
22Tudor Area$376K604
23University Area$366K2,498
24Scenic Foothills$361K3,268

35 neighborhoods in Anchorage County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the South Fork market

What is the median home price in South Fork, AK?

The median sale price in South Fork, AK is $955,302 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in South Fork, AK each year?

11 homes sold in South Fork, AK over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in South Fork, AK?

South Fork, AK contains 653 residential properties, with a median of 2,468 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 2001. The median TopHap Estimate is $685K.

How does South Fork, AK compare to the rest of Anchorage County?

By median home value, South Fork, AK is the 5th most expensive of 35 neighborhoods in Anchorage County. Its typical home is worth more than 86% of all homes in Anchorage County. Girdwood ranks just above it and Mid-Hillside just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in South Fork, AK?

87% of homes in South Fork, AK are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in South Fork, AK hold?

28% of mortgaged homes in South Fork, AK are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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