The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99714 sells for about $389,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,459 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 99714 — Salcha
The 99714 housing market remains stable, driven primarily by the consistent demand from military personnel stationed at Eielson AFB. Prices and inventory levels show little volatility, reflecting the specialized nature of this military-centric market. Some data points, such as specific months of supply, are estimated based on current listing and sales volume trends.
This ZIP is primarily suited for military families, base personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize proximity to Eielson AFB and access to Alaska's wilderness over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 11.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 6.2% — 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 2.3%/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 2.0%/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 99714, Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Crime rates in the Eielson AFB area are generally lower than the Alaska state average, primarily due to the controlled nature of the military installation and surrounding rural geography.
Schools serving this area are part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which provides standard public education services for the military and civilian population.
The area faces significant cold-climate risks, including extreme winter temperatures and potential for permafrost-related ground instability, with standard insurance coverage for fire and wind.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the operations of Eielson Air Force Base, which serves as the primary employer and driver of local infrastructure and housing demand.
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).
Commuting is primarily vehicle-dependent, with residents traveling via the Richardson Highway toward Fairbanks or Eielson AFB for employment.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and hiking, with proximity to the Chena River and various public lands.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from military personnel and base contractors, leading to low vacancy rates and stable rent growth.
The economy is almost entirely anchored by Eielson Air Force Base, with secondary support from local service providers and government contractors.
Transportation is dominated by the Richardson Highway, which serves as the sole major arterial corridor connecting the area to Fairbanks.
Development is largely restricted to base-related projects and limited residential expansion within the borough's rural zoning framework.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assessor's office manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system for annual tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to Fairbanks North Star Borough property taxes and fall under the jurisdiction of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the remote location, wildfire risk, and the high cost of construction in interior Alaska.
Net migration is heavily influenced by military rotation cycles, resulting in a transient population base.
Alaska is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaults through a trustee sale process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential real property transfer disclosure statement covering the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides fitness and leisure facilities for base personnel and residents.
Offers fishing, boating, and scenic access points.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($79,950) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Fairbanks North Star Borough County's retained level and was not stored.