The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99664 sells for about $449,000, or $248 per square foot.
Prices are down 33.77% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 107 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,020 a month.
ZIP 99664 — Seward
The housing market in 99664 is experiencing significant price volatility with a notable year-over-year decline in median listing prices. Inventory remains constrained, and the market is currently characterized by longer days on market compared to previous periods. Data for closed sales and specific tax rates were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, seasonal workers, and those seeking a remote coastal lifestyle, though it presents challenges for commuters due to its geographic isolation.
Median prices moved down 33.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 107 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 99664, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
The area is subject to coastal and seismic hazards typical of the Kenai Peninsula, with insurance availability and premiums influenced by regional risk profiles.
Economic activity is anchored by tourism, maritime industries, and public sector employment, with limited large-scale infrastructure development reported.
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 commute is primarily local within the Seward area, with an average travel time to work of approximately 12 minutes.
The area features extensive access to Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay for boating and fishing, and numerous hiking trails in the surrounding Chugach National Forest.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and seasonal demand fluctuations driven by the tourism industry.
The economy is heavily reliant on tourism, the Port of Seward, and regional government services.
Seward is connected to the rest of the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage via the Seward Highway, which serves as the primary transit corridor.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessing Department manages property valuations for the entire borough.
Parcels are subject to Kenai Peninsula Borough taxation and may fall within specific local service areas for fire, road, or utility maintenance.
Property insurance in this region is sensitive to wildfire and seismic risk, with premiums varying based on proximity to coastal and forested areas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZIP-Codes.com profiles.
- Miller's Landing4.215.7 mi
- Trail Lake Lodge - Restaurant & Bar4.214.3 mi
- Yukon Bar4.513.8 mi
- Seward Helicopter Tours4.911.5 mi
- Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center4.712.8 mi
- Seward Boat Harbor4.712.7 mi
- IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours4.89.9 mi
- Marina Motel3.712.5 mi
- Kenai Backcountry Adventures4.910.3 mi
- Resurrect Art Coffee House4.813.6 mi
- Kenai Backcountry Adventures4.910.3 mi
- Seward Boat Harbor4.712.7 mi
- Safeway4.112.2 mi
- J-Dock Fishing Co.4.812.6 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 regional attraction featuring glaciers and marine wildlife.
Central hub for commercial and recreational fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.