The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99743 sells for about $385,500, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.91% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 175 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 99743 — Healy
The Healy housing market remains stable with limited inventory and modest price fluctuations. Market activity is heavily influenced by the seasonal nature of the local tourism-based economy and the remote geographic location.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, seasonal workers, and those seeking a remote lifestyle near Denali National Park, rather than traditional suburban commuters.
Median prices moved down 1.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 175 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 99743, Denali Borough, AK
Crime rates in the Healy area are generally low and consistent with rural Alaskan communities, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in the Denali Borough School District are small and highly rated for their student-to-teacher ratios and community-focused curriculum.
The area faces significant wildfire risks during summer months and extreme cold-weather infrastructure challenges, necessitating robust home insulation and heating systems.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by tourism related to Denali National Park and coal mining operations, with limited new residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Mill Rate. Municipalities are authorized to levy taxes and impose liens for enforcement. Exemptions include mandatory state-required exemptions (e.g., for certain residents) and optional local exemptions. State (Alaska) — Mandatory Property Tax Exemptions: Exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value from municipal property taxation. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local mill rate. State law mandates a mandatory exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value for senior citizens (65+) and disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability). State (Alaska) — Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption Authorization: Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. State (Alaska) — Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000).
Commutes are primarily vehicle-based along the George Parks Highway, with limited public transit options available for regional travel.
The area is a gateway to Denali National Park, offering world-class hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation opportunities within immediate reach.
The rental market is extremely tight with very low vacancy rates, largely influenced by seasonal tourism workers and limited housing stock.
The economy is heavily reliant on the tourism sector and the Usibelli Coal Mine, which serves as a major local employer.
Transportation is dominated by the George Parks Highway, which provides the sole major road link to Fairbanks and Anchorage.
Development is strictly constrained by federal land boundaries and environmental regulations, limiting large-scale residential expansion.
The Denali Borough Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting periodic reviews to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to Denali Borough property taxes and fall under the Denali Borough School District jurisdiction.
Property insurance premiums are high due to wildfire risk and the logistical challenges of servicing remote Alaskan properties.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a small influx of seasonal workers and retirees.
Alaska is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential real property transfer disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov for ZCTA 99743.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
World-renowned wilderness area serving as the primary regional anchor.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.