Where is Spenard in Anchorage?
In central-west Anchorage along Spenard Road, between Midtown, Turnagain and the Lake Hood and Lake Spenard area near the airport.
Neighborhoods & areas
Spenard and its neighbors
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Where Spenard is
A central-west neighborhood with its own character.
Spenard is the central-west Anchorage neighborhood along Spenard Road, between Midtown on the east, Turnagain on the north and west, and the Lake Hood and Lake Spenard area near the airport. The name goes back to Joe Spenard, who cleared a road from town to the lake in the 1910s. Spenard homes for sale sit around Spenard Road between Midtown and the airport, including Lake Spenard. If you want to buy a home in Spenard, Anchorage, compare this outline with Midtown and Turnagain instead of treating them as one place. If you are moving to Spenard, come back in more than one season before you decide.
Spenard Road is lined with local businesses, and the side streets hold a mix of 1950s–70s single-family homes, duplexes, fourplexes and small apartment buildings, with some newer infill and townhomes. That mix makes Spenard popular with owner-occupants and investors alike.
Spenard is on city water and sewer, with mixed zoning along the corridor. The municipality has a corridor plan for Spenard Road, so check what is allowed on nearby parcels before you buy.
Spenard Road has a long run of local restaurants, shops and venues, and the housing on the side streets is just as varied, so condition and use matter more than the street name.
Homes & land
What Spenard listings usually look like.
Older homes
1950s–70s houses on city lots. Updates vary a lot.
Duplexes & fourplexes
Common here. Review leases, meters and permitted units.
Small apartments
Five-plus unit buildings are commercial loans; plan financing early.
Townhomes & infill
Some newer attached homes on redeveloped lots.
Near the lakes
Streets near Lake Spenard and Lake Hood get float-plane traffic.
Mixed blocks
Homes next to businesses on and near Spenard Road.
Property checks
What we check on Spenard properties.
Rental details
Leases, deposits, rent rolls, utilities and the number of permitted units.
Zoning
Mixed zoning near the corridor. Look up nearby parcels and permitted uses.
Aircraft noise
The airport and Lake Hood are close. Visit at the hours that matter to you.
Older systems
On older homes, check the foundation, sewer lateral, electrical panel, heating system and windows.
Earthquake history
Ask about any repairs after the 2018 earthquake, and look at the foundation, slab and chimney.
Parking
Off-street parking and winter snow storage for every unit.
Getting around & selling
Getting around from Spenard, and selling here.
Spenard Road runs diagonally from Midtown toward the airport, with Minnesota Drive, Northern Lights, Benson and International Airport Road crossing it. Downtown, Midtown and the airport are a few minutes away, and the Coastal Trail and Chester Creek trail are close.
Selling in Spenard? Investors look at rent rolls and condition; owner-occupants look at updates and parking. Run a home value review against recent nearby sales and plan the timing.
Nearby Anchorage neighborhoods
Compare Spenard with its neighbors.
Turnagain
West Anchorage along the Coastal Trail and Earthquake Park.
Turnagain →Midtown
Condos, townhomes and older homes in the middle of the bowl.
Midtown →Sand Lake
Southwest Anchorage near Jewel Lake and Kincaid Park.
Sand Lake →West Anchorage
Turnagain, Spenard and Sand Lake together.
West Anchorage →Investors
How we help with rental property.
Investors →See the whole city on the Anchorage homes for sale guide and map. Process guides: Buying · Selling · Buying land · Plan your visit.
FAQ
Spenard homes for sale real estate: common questions
What types of homes are for sale in Spenard?
Older single-family homes, duplexes, fourplexes, small apartment buildings and some newer townhomes. See current Spenard listings.
Is Spenard good for rental property?
Many buyers look at Spenard for duplexes and fourplexes. Review leases, rent rolls, condition and permitted units, and run your own numbers.
Where does the name Spenard come from?
From Joe Spenard, who cleared a road from early Anchorage to the lake in the 1910s.
Is there airport noise in Spenard?
Some streets near Lake Hood and the airport hear plane traffic. Visit at the hours that matter to you.
What is the Spenard Road corridor plan?
A municipal plan for the corridor’s land use and street design. Ask us to pull the current zoning for any parcel you are considering.
Can James and Ryan help me sell in Spenard?
Yes. Price your home against recent nearby sales and plan the photos, marketing and timing. Start with a home value review.
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Spenard Homes For Sale
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