The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99684 sells for about $400,000, or $182 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,050 a month.
ZIP 99684 — Port Heiden
The Willow housing market is characterized by a high homeownership rate and large-lot residential properties. Market data indicates a modest year-over-year price increase, though specific ZIP-level metrics like rental rates and tax figures are not currently published. The area remains a rural, commuter-oriented market with a long average commute time.
This area is best suited for those seeking rural, large-lot properties and outdoor enthusiasts, as evidenced by the high homeownership rate and significant acreage associated with listings.
Median prices moved up 6.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 4.2% · poverty 13.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99688, Willow, 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).
Residents primarily drive alone to work with an average commute time of 65.2 minutes.
The area features significant natural amenities including Kashwitna Lake and riverfront access, suitable for outdoor recreation.
The local economy is characterized by a mix of residential and rural land use with limited major commercial anchors.
The area is served by the Parks Highway, which acts as the primary corridor for regional transit and commuting.
Data retrieved from Data USA and Census Bureau profiles for Willow, AK.
A local water feature serving as a focal point for nearby residential properties.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.