The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99826 sells for about $273,076, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 135 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $832 a month.
ZIP 99826 — Gustavus
The housing market in Gustavus remains stable with very low inventory and limited sales activity. Market conditions are driven by its remote location and seasonal tourism economy, resulting in slow turnover and modest price appreciation.
This area is best suited for those seeking a remote, nature-oriented lifestyle, such as retirees or individuals who can work remotely, given its small population and limited local employment base.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 135 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 10.5% — 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 2.7%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99826, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
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).
The average commute time for residents is approximately 13 minutes.
Gustavus is known for its proximity to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, offering extensive outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, seasonal fishing, and public services.
Data retrieved from World Population Review and U.S. News Real Estate profiles.
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.
- Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve4.911.7 mi
- Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve4.911.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major world-renowned destination for glacier viewing and wilderness exploration.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.