Eagle River · Updated July 2026 · Trailing 12-month MLS data (July 2025 – June 2026)
Market Snapshot — Q2 2026 Update
Eagle River is the highest-volume market in this report by a wide margin: 467 closed sales over the trailing twelve months, $250.7M in sold volume, and a median sold price of $501,218. It is the workhorse of the Anchorage-area market — and this year, it moved at a pace usually reserved for boutique neighborhoods.
A 7-day median time on market across nearly five hundred transactions is a market-wide statement, not a fluke. Demand for Eagle River's combination of value, space, schools, and JBER proximity remains structural. Here are the headline numbers for the year ending June 30, 2026.
Metric | Figure | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Median Sold Price | $501K | Trailing 12-mo. median |
Median Days on Market | 7 | 76% closed < 30 days |
Median Sale-to-List | 100% | Avg 100.15% |
Closed Sales (12 mo.) | 467 | $250.7M sold volume |
Median Home Profile | 3 bed / 3 bath / 2,028 sq ft | $255/SF median |
Data Methodology — Statistics reflect trailing 12-month MLS sales data, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (residential; 467 closed transactions, $250.7M sold volume). A full year of sales provides a stable, representative picture for a neighborhood of this size; figures are refreshed in place each quarter. Source: Alaska MLS via The Prince Group.
Median Home Price & Market Position
The trailing 12-month median sold price in Eagle River is $501,218, with an average of $536,842 — a tight spread that reflects a deep, orderly market without extreme outliers. The typical transacting home is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,028-square-foot property at roughly $255 per square foot at the median.
Eagle River's range runs from condominiums and townhomes below $400K through established single-family neighborhoods near the median, up to view and acreage properties in Eagle River Valley and the surrounding hillsides that push toward and past $900K — the year's high sale closed at $1.98M.
Period | Median Sold Price | Median DOM | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 | $501,218 | 7 | Trailing 12-month, 467 sales |
Price Context — Eagle River delivers the region's most reliable value equation: more square footage and lot per dollar than Anchorage proper, a genuine community core, and a 15–25 minute commute to the city or JBER. That equation holds through market cycles, which is why volume here never thins.
Days on Market & Sale Velocity
Eagle River's median time on market over the trailing year was 7 days. 76% of sales closed within 30 days, at an average of 100.7% of list price — above asking.
With a median sold-to-list ratio of 100%, the standard Eagle River transaction over the past year was a full-price sale within a week. Military relocation cycles keep demand steady through the calendar, flattening the seasonal swings that mark other Alaska markets.
Reading the Velocity — For sellers, 467 data points all say the same thing: price to the market and Eagle River rewards you in days. For buyers, the same data is a warning — homes here do not wait for second showings.
Inventory & Buyer Competition
Active inventory in Eagle River stands at 58 homes with 66 pending — against 467 closings over the trailing year. At the trailing sales pace, that is well under two months of supply: a firm seller's market at every price tier below $700K.
The pending count nearly matching active inventory is itself a signal: contracts are being written as fast as listings arrive. Buyer competition is most intense in the $400K–$550K family core.
What This Means for Sellers
Eagle River sellers enjoy the deepest buyer pool in the region. A 7-day median DOM, full-price median sale, and a demand base anchored by JBER relocation make this a market where preparation and precise pricing convert directly to speed and proceeds.
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What This Means for Buyers
Eagle River rewards prepared buyers with the region's best value — but the preparation is not optional. The market's velocity in the core price bands matches downtown Anchorage's most competitive neighborhoods.
Practical guidance for buyers entering this market:
- Settle financing before you look. VA, conventional, or cash — with a 7-day median DOM, your financing story must be ready the day the right home lists.
- Expect competition below $550K. The family core moves fastest and frequently sees multiple offers. The year's fast sellers averaged 100.7% of list.
- Look up-valley for space and views. Eagle River Valley and hillside properties deliver acreage and mountain panoramas at prices that would be impossible in south Anchorage — with somewhat more negotiating room.
- Verify commute logistics. Glenn Highway conditions vary seasonally. Test the commute you are actually buying, in the season you are buying it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Eagle River as of mid-2026?
The trailing 12-month median sold price (July 2025 through June 2026) is $501,218, with an average of $536,842. The typical transacting home is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,028-square-foot property.
How long does it take to sell a home in Eagle River?
The trailing-year median is 7 days on market, with 76% of sales closing inside 30 days at an average of 100.7% of list price. Accurately priced, well-presented homes move quickly; ambitious pricing extends the timeline.
How is the Eagle River housing market performing in 2026?
Steadily. Over the trailing year the market recorded 467 closed sales totaling $250.7M, at a $501,218 median and a median sold-to-list ratio of 100%. Inventory remains limited relative to demand.
What is my home worth in Eagle River?
The trailing-year median is $501,218, at roughly $255 per square foot — but accurate valuation is property-specific, particularly where position, views, or condition diverge from the typical sale. For a precise current valuation, request a complimentary Strategic Pricing and Marketing Analysis from The Prince Group at 907.312.8141.
Is now a good time to sell a home in Eagle River?
The trailing-year data is favorable for sellers: a $501,218 median, 7-day median time on market, and 76% of sales closing inside 30 days. Sellers who price with discipline are being rewarded quickly.
Is Eagle River cheaper than Anchorage?
At a $501,218 median over the trailing year, Eagle River transacts meaningfully below comparable Anchorage neighborhoods on a price and price-per-square-foot basis, while typically delivering more lot and living area. The trade is commute distance — 15 to 25 minutes to Anchorage or JBER.
Related Resources
- Anchorage Real Estate Market Report — July 2026 — the citywide picture, updated monthly.
- Eagle River neighborhood guide — the complete guide to living, housing stock, and community character.
- Eagle River live data dashboard — current market statistics for the area, refreshed quarterly.
- The Prince Group Blog — market reports, neighborhood guides, and expert insight.
