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Girdwood Real Estate

Mountain Living, Resort Lifestyle & Alaska Character

Girdwood is one of Alaska’s most unique real estate markets, known for Alyeska Resort, mountain views, ski access, trails, cabins, condos, and a lifestyle that feels completely different from Anchorage while still being within reach of the city.

Buyers often consider Girdwood for primary homes, second homes, vacation properties, investment potential, and mountain lifestyle appeal. Because inventory can be limited and property types vary widely, pricing strategy and local market understanding are especially important.

Girdwood Strategy

  • Compare cabins, condos, single-family homes, and income properties carefully
  • Evaluate Alyeska access, views, parking, layout, and rental potential
  • Review HOA rules, short-term rental restrictions, and financing requirements
  • Understand limited inventory and seasonal buyer demand
  • Position listings around lifestyle, location, and investment appeal
  • Negotiate inspections, appraisal, title, and closing timelines
Why Buyers Like Girdwood

Girdwood Offers A True Alaska Mountain Lifestyle

Alyeska Access

Skiing, snowboarding, restaurants, trails, and resort amenities are major drivers of Girdwood demand.

Mountain Setting

Girdwood offers dramatic scenery, wooded lots, mountain views, and a setting that feels distinctly Alaska.

Investment Potential

Some buyers consider Girdwood for vacation use, rental income, or long-term appreciation potential.

Limited Inventory

Because Girdwood is a smaller market, desirable homes and condos can move quickly when priced well.

Buyer Guidance

What To Watch For When Buying In Girdwood

Girdwood real estate requires careful review because property types, zoning, rental rules, HOA requirements, parking, snow management, financing, and maintenance can vary significantly. A condo near Alyeska may have completely different considerations than a detached cabin or single-family home.

Buyers should evaluate short-term rental rules, HOA dues, insurance, roof and exterior condition, heating systems, moisture management, access, parking, and long-term resale potential before writing an offer.

Selling A Home Or Condo In Girdwood?

Girdwood sellers need to market more than square footage. Buyers are often purchasing the lifestyle: mountain views, Alyeska access, rental flexibility, privacy, trails, architecture, and the emotional feel of the property.

Strong photography, drone media, clear rental or HOA information, accurate pricing, and lifestyle-driven presentation can make a meaningful difference in how a Girdwood property performs.

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Girdwood FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Girdwood Real Estate

Is Girdwood a good place to buy a home?

Girdwood can be a great fit for buyers who want mountain lifestyle, Alyeska access, outdoor recreation, vacation property potential, or a more unique Alaska setting.

Are Girdwood homes expensive?

Girdwood pricing varies by property type, location, views, rental potential, condition, and proximity to Alyeska. Limited inventory can make well-positioned properties competitive.

Can I use a Girdwood property as a short-term rental?

Some properties may allow short-term rentals, but buyers should carefully verify zoning, HOA rules, municipal requirements, and any restrictions before purchasing.

How should I sell a Girdwood property?

Sellers should highlight lifestyle, mountain setting, Alyeska access, rental potential, views, parking, updates, and property condition with professional media and clear positioning.

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Girdwood Homes For Sale

$1,275,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26-8585 MLS
Beautifully constructed A-frame home situated on a quiet dead-end street in the heart of Girdwood. Enjoy convenient access to nearby trails leading to the airport and Girdwood's extensive Nordic trail system, located adjacent to the property. This newly constructed home offers a comfortable and inviting living space, ideal as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Currently operating as a short-term rental, the property presents excellent flexibility and income potential. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready home in a desirable location. Property is being sold "turn-Key"

186 Banff Circle, Girdwood

Listing Office Ski To Sea Properties LLC
$1,800,000
26-8410 MLS
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a premier commercial property in the heart of Girdwood's Townsquare, just one half mile from other base of Alyeska Resort. Formerly home to the acclaimed Spoonline Bistro, this landmark location served locals and visitors alike through April 2026 and remains thoughtfully configured for restaurant operations, offering a rare turnkey opportunity in Alaska's premier mountain resort community. Zoned G29 commercial/residential the property presents outstanding flexibility for hospitality, retail, mixed- use, or redevelopment opportunities. Positoned in Girdwood's central gathering place, the location benefits from year round tourism, community events,and steady pedestrian traffic generated by one of the states most sought-after recreational destinations.

174 Hightower Road, Girdwood

Listing Office Ski To Sea Properties LLC
$1,350,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26-8323 MLS
Exceptional income-producing opportunity! This property includes a beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2 bath main residence plus a fully equipped 2-bedroom, 1-bath accessory dwelling unit (ADU), offering outstanding flexibility for rental income, multi-generational living or guest accommodations. The ADU includes its own kitchen, laundry and independent heating system. The property has generated an average gross rental income of approximately $93,000 per year, while the owner continued to occupy one of the units throughout the ski season. Rental financial statements are available upon request for qualified buyers. Built with privacy in mind, the main home and ADU feature enhanced soundproofing through upgraded insulation and resilient hat-channel construction between all shared walls and floors. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views. The home showcases beautiful granite, quartz, and marble countertops, complemented by high-end finishes throughout. Durable luxury laminate flooring provides both style and practicality, while premium carpet and upgraded padding add warmth and comfort to the bedrooms. A shared driveway agreement exists with the neighboring property at 335 Echo Ridge Drive. The home is served by an AWWU water variance, and all water-saving appliances are included with the sale.

315 Echo Ridge Drive, Girdwood

Listing Office Real Broker Alaska
$715,000
26-8078 MLS
Opportunity knocks with this 1/2 acre property capable and ready to support a one or two story home, and *adjacent ADUs. Road, utilities, well, and sewer connections are in place. HOA allows nightly rentals. Vacant land tear downs are selling for over half a million in Girdwood. This is an opportunity to build where the sun shines and the views amazing. Qualified Buyers welcome to view the property with a licensee/Realtor and see the potential. Build a multi generational property or an income generator, you decide. *Second ADU possible due to changes in recent zoning, (requires MOA approval). Please do not drive by, showings by appointment due to on site construction on second lot.

168 Meskenik Way, Girdwood

Listing Office Elite Real Estate Anchorage Branch
$699,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26-7953 MLS
Welcome to your mountain retreat in the heart of Girdwood! This desirable end-unit 1-bed, 1-bath condo offers extra windows that fill the space with natural light while framing beautiful slope side views. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or a property with short-term rental potential, this condo checks all the boxes. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features an in-unit stackable washer and dryer, a private deck where BBQs are permitted thanks to the building's exterior sprinkler system, and comfortable living space to unwind after a day on the mountain. Included with the unit are one lower-level garage parking space and a private storage locker--ideal for skis, bikes, and all your Alaska gear. The building has been updated with a newer roof, new carpet, lights and hallway doors in the common areas, and residents enjoy exceptional HOA amenities including a game room, hot tub, sauna, and basic cable included in the dues. Located just minutes from the lifts at Alyeska Resort, you'll have easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and year-round recreation. Enjoy being within walking distance of local favorites like Jack Sprat, The Sitzmark, and The Bake Shop. With short-term rentals permitted, this is an outstanding opportunity to own a versatile mountain property in one of Alaska's premier destination communities.

314 Crystal Mountain Road Unit #207, Girdwood

Listing Office Ski To Sea Properties LLC
$1,300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26-7609 MLS
Rare opportunity to own one of the most special properties in the ski town of Girdwood. Enjoy the soothing sounds of Virgin Creek flowing through your backyard, the privacy of towering spruce trees, abundant wildlife, and the feeling of a true retreat in this custom log home. Wake each morning to birds singing in the trees, and breathtaking natural surroundings right outside your door. Despite its secluded setting, the home is just down the street from Alyeska Resort, world-class skiing, hiking and biking trails, fine dining, and year-round recreation that makes Girdwood one of Alaska's most sought-after destinations. Large, light-filled windows frame the surrounding forest and create a seamless connection to the beauty outdoors while preserving the warmth and character of the log construction. Whether you are enjoying a quiet morning coffee among the trees, hosting family and friends, or heading out for your next adventure, this remarkable property embodies the very best of the Girdwood lifestyle.

165 Virgin Creek Road, Girdwood

Listing Office Jack White Real Estate
$19,950,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26-7529 MLS
A once-in-a-lifetime offering. For more than five decades, the Toohey family has stewarded Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine, a National Register landmark in the upper Girdwood Valley and one of Alaska's most authentic and recognizable properties. Now, for the first time ever on the open market, this extraordinary holding is offered for sale. A once-in-a-lifetime offering. For more than five decades, the Toohey family has stewarded Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine, a National Register landmark in the upper Girdwood Valley and one of Alaska's most authentic and recognizable properties. Now, for the first time ever on the open market, this extraordinary holding is offered for sale. Set in the upper Girdwood Valley, Crow Creek is the area's only large, privately held development property. The offering is 53 fee-simple acres at the base of the Chugach Mountains, along the lower reach of Crow Creek just above its confluence with Glacier Creek. It conveys with full surface and subsurface rights and no split estate, carries National Register of Historic Places status, and holds a property-specific GCR-3 zoning designation created for Crow Creek by the Municipality of Anchorage. Bordered on three sides by Chugach National Forest, its viewshed and wilderness character are permanently protected. More than half the acreage is buildable, a rare profile in the floodplain-constrained Girdwood corridor, with the balance providing buffer, viewshed protection, and direct creek frontage. The zoning is the defining advantage. GCR-3, Commercial Recreation, was written specifically for this parcel. In plain terms, it authorizes overnight lodging, an owner residence, commercial retail, weddings and events, social and recreational activities, recreational and small commercial mining, and overnight camping, all concurrently on the same property. That removes the entitlement risk that usually defines a mixed-use project, because the foundational use authorization is already in place. Expansion and new construction proceed through the area master plan process administered by the Municipality. Buildable ground is the scarce commodity in Girdwood, where steep terrain and floodplain limits leave little room to grow. A single parcel with this much developable acreage and a use authorization already granted is something the corridor cannot reproduce. Because growth runs through the area master plan process rather than a rezoning fight, a buyer can phase construction against demand, adding lodging, event, or residential capacity as the valley's year-round visitor base expands. The same flexibility supports a patient hold: carry the property at its current scale while the surrounding resort economy matures around it. The original infrastructure remains intact and protected as authorized current uses under GCR-3. Improvements include restored historic structures among the oldest surviving buildings in the greater Anchorage area, along with period mining equipment, artifacts, and outbuildings. Original cabins, a bunkhouse, and a mess hall anchor the historic core; a gift shop and visitor reception building serve daily operations; owner residence accommodations are integrated; and manicured grounds and gardens frame the established wedding and event venue. Visitor parking and RV and tent camping complete the footprint. The historic structures qualify for federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives on certified rehabilitation, a meaningful advantage for a buyer pursuing lodging, events, residential development, or a strategic hold. Crow Creek arrives as a working foundation rather than raw land. For decades it has hosted heritage tours, gold panning, weddings, salmon bakes, camping, and educational programs, with the gift shop, visitor reception building, parking, and event grounds already established and the name recognized across Alaska. Recent ownership has prioritized preservation over growth, so present-day activity understates what a buyer inherits: built infrastructure, an established reputation, and a legally authorized use mix that very few Alaska properties can claim. Whether the next owner runs it as is, scales the hospitality and events side, or repositions it entirely, the groundwork is in place. For generations, guests have come for hands-on gold panning, guided history tours, and miner-for-a-day experiences that made Crow Creek a fixture of the Alaska summer. The creek runs directly through the property, and recreational miners recover coarse gold and nuggets, providing both operational water access and a guest draw protected by right under the zoning. The surrounding asset base supports almost any direction. The Historic Iditarod Trail sits adjacent, and the Lower Winner Creek Trail and the 23-mile Crow Pass Trail through Chugach State Park are immediately accessible. Four miles down the valley, Alyeska Resort offers world-class skiing, an aerial tram, summer mountain biking, paragliding, and year-round amenities, with Turnagain Arm beyond for fishing, beluga whale watching, and some of Alaska's most photographed scenery. The corridor operates 365 days a year. The setting performs in every season. Alyeska averages more than 650 inches of snowfall a year, among the deepest in North America, feeding a winter economy of skiing, the aerial tram, and backcountry access. Summers turn temperate, with days in the 60s and 70s and the long subarctic light that draws visitors north, while spring and fall carry steady shoulder-season traffic through the corridor. For an owner, that rhythm means earning potential is not confined to a single season, and a use mix of lodging, events, and guided experiences can flex to match the calendar. That matters now more than ever. The valley is in active transformation from a seasonal ski destination toward a year-round resort community, anchored by Alyeska Resort's planned Winner and Glacier Creek expansion. Every dollar Pomeroy invests in the valley increases the value of the only large, privately held, commercially zoned parcel above it. Crow Creek Mine is that parcel. The gold history is woven into the story of Alaska itself, and that authenticity is both the heart of the business and a commercial asset. Prospectors located the first claims in 1896, mining began with pick and shovel, and operations reached industrial scale with hydraulics in the early 20th century. By the 1920s Crow Creek ranked as the largest historic placer producer in the Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Arm region, a distinction documented by the U.S. Bureau of Mines. Of the property's documented 42,500 ounces of total production, roughly 41,000 came before 1940. Large-scale mining ended in 1942 under the War Production Board's Order L-208, not through resource depletion, and federal price controls then held gold at $35 per ounce through 1971, making a restart of capital-intensive hydraulic mining uneconomical. Geologists familiar with the drainage and the U.S. Bureau of Mines description in Information Circular 9091 (1986) believe a substantial portion of the original deposit remains in the ground; IC 9091 rated the property's mineral potential as High. Gold here is coarse, with nuggets up to several ounces recovered. Small-scale extraction continues today as part of the guest experience and can be operated at current scale, expanded through Forest Service permitting, or held as an in-ground asset. Separately from the deeded acreage, the historically most productive ground upstream lies within a group of unpatented federal placer mining claims on Chugach National Forest land. These claims are not part of the 53 fee-simple acres or the base offering, but may be available to a qualified buyer for additional consideration as a separate possessory interest subject to Forest Service and BLM requirements. Acquired together with the deeded land, they would consolidate the heart of the Crow Creek drainage, surface and mineral, under single ownership. The property sits roughly 45 miles south of Anchorage and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport via the Seward Highway. Year-round access is by paved Alyeska Highway, with the final approach on a maintained gravel section of Crow Creek Road. The result is a true Alaska wilderness setting with year-round road access, an international airport within an hour, and a working resort next door. Few offerings anywhere combine a resort-town location, a National Register landmark, an operating heritage business, rare development optionality, and a documented mineral history under one title. Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine has never come to market before, and a property like it will not again.

601 Crow Creek Road, Girdwood

Listing Office Hayden Outdoors, LLC
$419,000
26-6273 MLS
An exceptional opportunity to build your dream home and/or business on a beautifully treed lot zoned GC 6 (residential/commercial). Situated on lower Crow Creek Rd convenient to everything, with superb access to trails and minutes to Alyeska Resort and year-round recreation. The charming dry cabin is an old time Girdwood original, with electricity, internet & natural gas run to the cabin. Use the

127 Snowmass Circle, Girdwood

Listing Office Ski To Sea Properties LLC
$419,000
26-6272 MLS
An exceptional opportunity to build your dream home and/or business on a beautifully treed lot zoned GC 6 (residential/commercial). Situated on lower Crow Creek Rd convenient to everything, with superb access to trails and minutes to Alyeska Resort and year-round recreation. The charming dry cabin is an old time Girdwood original, with electricity, internet & natural gas run to the cabin. Use the cabin as you see fit while you build your dream property. Then keep it as an ADU, shed, artist cabin, etc afterwards. Well & septic plans had been previously approved by the Municipality, but since expired. The zoning flexibility is rare and the premier location opens up abundant options for the savvy investor.

127 Snowmass Circle, Girdwood

Listing Office Ski To Sea Properties LLC
$650,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26-5097 MLS
In quiet old town Girdwood this single family home with ADU is ready for you! This home has easy access to the Seward Hwy and the Alyeska highway. The main home has 2 bd/1.5 ba with loft and extra living space & huge garage space for all your toys. The ADU is lofted, 3/4 baths & w/separate entrance has great income potential. Updated and maintained this home has much to offer w/ mountain views!

245 Main Street, Girdwood

Listing Office CORE Real Estate Group, LLC.
$429,900
1 Baths ⋅ 26-4734 MLS
Seize your opportunity to own this turn-key active Airbnb studio log cabin in one of Alaska's prime tourist destinations! Nestled in a picturesque setting close to Alyeska Resort, Girdwood & fantastic outdoor recreation, this charming retreat offers guests a perfect blend of rustic charm & modern comfort, an ideal investment for successful short term rentals & your own personal getaway!

137 Telemark Way, Girdwood

Listing Office Elite Real Estate Group The Crozier Team Branch Office
$339,000
26-3898 MLS
Great opportunity for new construction in Girdwood AK. Private, level, and quiet 1/3 acre lot is ready to build. Gas and sewer near the lot, electric to the lot. Lots of beautiful spruce trees. One dry cabin and two small sheds located on the lot.

169 Agostino Mine Road, Girdwood

Listing Office Chugach Properties
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