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Turnagain Waterfront Homes Jump 14% to $512,000 Median Price
Turnagain properties along Cook Inlet posted median sale prices of $512,000 in the second quarter, up 14 percent from the same period in 2025.
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Turnagain waterfront homes sold at a median price of $512,000 through June, marking a 14 percent increase from the prior year according to Anchorage Multiple Listing Service records.
The gains come as buyers seek direct access to Knik Arm views while Anchorage commercial port activity rises with new cargo contracts signed in March. Local agents report multiple offers on listings within two weeks of hitting the market, driven by limited inventory in established coastal pockets rather than broader national shifts.
Neighborhood anchors and access points
Properties sit within blocks of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail entrance at Westchester Lagoon and near the Government Hill overlook that connects to the Port of Anchorage expansion work underway since 2024. The neighborhood elementary school on Turnagain Parkway and the nearby Alaska Railroad yard provide fixed reference points for families evaluating commute times to downtown offices.
Recent sales include a 2,400-square-foot home on West Northern Lights Boulevard that closed at $549,000 in May after 11 days on market. Another waterfront parcel on Knikview Drive sold for $487,000 in April, both transactions handled through local brokerage offices tied to the Anchorage Board of Realtors.
Price evidence and buyer steps
Quarterly data from the first half of 2026 shows 37 waterfront listings in Turnagain, with average days on market dropping to 19 compared with 31 in 2025. Appraised values for homes built between 1965 and 1980 rose an average of $62,000 year over year, according to municipal assessment rolls released last month.
Buyers should review current listings through the Anchorage Multiple Listing Service and schedule inspections before the end of summer when seasonal ferry traffic increases demand along the inlet. Checking flood zone maps at the municipal planning department on Fourth Avenue remains a required step for any waterfront parcel.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.