Hillside, Anchorage · Updated July 2026 · Trailing 12-month MLS data (July 2025 – June 2026)
Market Snapshot — Q2 2026 Update
Hillside is the largest luxury submarket in Anchorage, and the trailing twelve months prove the depth: 322 closed sales totaling $274.0M in volume, at a median sold price of $740,000. No other Anchorage neighborhood combines this transaction depth with this price level.
The scale matters for readers of this report. With hundreds of closings per year, Hillside's statistics are the most reliable in the city — the medians here describe a real, deep market rather than a handful of transactions. Here are the headline numbers for the year ending June 30, 2026.
Metric | Figure | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Median Sold Price | $740K | Trailing 12-mo. median |
Median Days on Market | 9 | 73% closed < 30 days |
Median Sale-to-List | 100% | Avg 99.66% |
Closed Sales (12 mo.) | 322 | $274.0M sold volume |
Median Home Profile | 4 bed / 3 bath / 2,767 sq ft | $277/SF median |
Data Methodology — Statistics reflect trailing 12-month MLS sales data, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (residential; 322 closed transactions, $274.0M 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 on the Hillside is $740,000, with an average of $850,818. The spread between median and average is meaningful and structural: the Hillside spans everything from established mid-slope family homes to upper-elevation custom estates, and the top of the market pulls the average well above the median. The typical transacting home is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,767-square-foot property at roughly $277 per square foot at the median.
Elevation and view corridor remain the primary price drivers. Lower Hillside transacts closest to the median; upper-elevation properties with unobstructed Cook Inlet, city, and Alaska Range panoramas — the tier that includes enclaves like Prominence Pointe — regularly command seven figures.
Period | Median Sold Price | Median DOM | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 | $740,000 | 9 | Trailing 12-month, 322 sales |
Price Context — Hillside pricing is a function of three variables: elevation, view arc, and lot. Two homes of identical size can differ by hundreds of thousands of dollars based on position alone. Accurate pricing here requires comparable selection at the sub-neighborhood level — a discipline The Prince Group applies through its Pricing Strategy Advisor methodology.
Days on Market & Sale Velocity
The Hillside's median time on market over the trailing year was 9 days — remarkable velocity for a luxury submarket of this size. 73% of the year's sales closed within 30 days, and that group averaged 100.8% of list price.
The average DOM of 37 days tells the second half of the story: correctly priced homes move within two weeks, while ambitious pricing at the upper tiers extends marketing time considerably. On the Hillside, the market rewards precision and punishes optimism.
Reading the Velocity — A 9-day median across 322 sales is a statistically robust signal, not an anecdote. The majority of Hillside homes that launch with disciplined pricing are under contract inside two weeks — including at price points above $1M.
Inventory & Buyer Competition
Active inventory on the Hillside stands at 61 homes as of this update, with 46 pending — against 322 closings over the trailing year. That works out to roughly two and a half months of supply at the trailing sales pace, firmly in seller's market territory for a luxury submarket.
Buyer competition concentrates in the $600K–$900K band, where family demand for the south Anchorage school pipeline is strongest. Above $1M the market remains active but more deliberate, with buyers negotiating on individual property merits rather than racing the clock.
What This Means for Sellers
With a 9-day median DOM and 73% of sales closing inside 30 days at above list, Hillside sellers who price with discipline are being rewarded quickly. The depth of this market — 322 sales in twelve months — means comparable data is rich and pricing can be precise.
A complimentary Strategic Pricing and Marketing Analysis from The Prince Group will show what your home is positioned to achieve in the current market — a precise valuation and launch strategy from a broker who transacts in this market, not an algorithmic estimate.
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What This Means for Buyers
The Hillside offers the widest luxury selection in Anchorage, but its size demands strategy: sub-areas differ materially in elevation, school assignment, lot character, and price trajectory.
Practical guidance for buyers entering this market:
- Define your elevation band first. Lower, mid, and upper Hillside are effectively different markets. View premiums compound with elevation — decide what the panorama is worth to you before touring.
- Move quickly in the family band. Homes in the $600K–$900K range with strong school assignments are the neighborhood's fastest movers — the 9-day median lives here.
- Negotiate deliberately above $1M. The upper tier moves more slowly, and the average DOM of 37 days reflects it. Patience and property-specific analysis pay at this level.
- Verify well, septic, and road maintenance. Much of the Hillside is on private systems and private roads. Build these diligence items into every offer timeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Hillside as of mid-2026?
The trailing 12-month median sold price (July 2025 through June 2026) is $740,000, with an average of $850,818. The typical transacting home is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,767-square-foot property.
How long does it take to sell a home in Hillside?
The trailing-year median is 9 days on market, with 73% of sales closing inside 30 days at an average of 100.8% of list price. Accurately priced, well-presented homes move quickly; ambitious pricing extends the timeline.
How is the Hillside housing market performing in 2026?
Steadily. Over the trailing year the market recorded 322 closed sales totaling $274.0M, at a $740,000 median and a median sold-to-list ratio of 100%. Inventory remains limited relative to demand.
What is my home worth in Hillside?
The trailing-year median is $740,000, at roughly $277 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 Hillside?
The trailing-year data is favorable for sellers: a $740,000 median, 9-day median time on market, and 73% of sales closing inside 30 days. Sellers who price with discipline are being rewarded quickly.
What is the most expensive part of the Anchorage Hillside?
Upper-elevation positions with simultaneous Cook Inlet, city, and mountain views command the top of the market — including enclaves such as Prominence Pointe, where the trailing-year median exceeds $1.4M. Elevation and view arc, more than square footage, define the Hillside's premium tier.
Related Resources
- Anchorage Real Estate Market Report — July 2026 — the citywide picture, updated monthly.
- Hillside neighborhood guide — the complete guide to living, housing stock, and community character.
- Hillside live data dashboard — current market statistics for the area, refreshed quarterly.
- The Prince Group Blog — market reports, neighborhood guides, and expert insight.
