August told two slightly different stories across the markets we serve.

In the Anchorage Municipality, the typical home sold for $490,000, down 2.0% from July's $500,000. Homes that sold spent about 15 days on the market (14.9 in the MLS numbers), 4% faster than July. Buyers had more choices: 435 active residential listings, up 22% from 356 in July.

In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the typical sale was $425,000, down 5.1% from July's $448,000. Time on market lengthened. Homes that sold averaged about 37 days (37.2), 60% slower than July's 23-day pace. Inventory edged down to 634 active listings from 642 (about 1% fewer).

In plain terms: Anchorage gained inventory and still moved homes quickly with a mild price dip. Mat-Su cooled a bit on price and pace while listings stayed roughly flat. That split is useful if you are comparing city and Valley options this fall.

These figures are residential, from Alaska MLS, comparing August 2026 with July 2026. If you are weighing a move in Anchorage or the Valley, we are happy to walk through what that means for your street, not just the averages.

August 2026 · Residential

Anchorage & Mat-Su

Typical sale, days to sell, homes listed. Compared with July 2026.

Source: Alaska MLS · Residential · August 2026 vs July 2026 · Brokered by Herrington and Company, LLC