Small Town, Amazing Selection
You will find just about every type of house in Girdwood from the small, little shack to a luxury Log Cabin. The cost to buy a home in Girdwood is approximately 15-25% higher than Anchorage but then Anchorage doesn't sit at the base of a Ski Resort. According to Zillow in 2023, The average home price in Girdwood, Alaska was $526,000.
Finding a place to rent full time in Girdwood can also be a challenge. The cost of rents are obviously higher than Anchorage because of home prices and low inventory. Many of the condos are owned by residents from Anchorage that use them in the winter and then rent them to visitors in the summer.
Girdwood is part of the Municipality of Anchorage and therefore we pay property tax to the MOA for city services and schools.
To help navigate the confusing and difficult process of finding a home, there are a number of Real Estate Companies in Girdwood that can help. They are experts in their field and quite versed with the Girdwood market.