Best Master-Planned Neighborhoods in Anchorage, AK

Alaska's largest city, Anchorage, is located on the Cook Inlet in the south-central part of the state. Anchorage is Alaska's most populous city, containing 40 percent of the state's population with an estimated 288,000 residents as of 2019.
While Anchorage is also a popular tourist destination for its natural beauty, parks, and more, people move to the city every year. Here's a list of some of the best master-planned communities near Anchorage to help new residents narrow down their possible future home locations.
Potter Creek
Potter Creek Amenities
- Chugach State Park
- Potter Section House State Historic Site
- Potter Creek Ravine Park
- Moen Park
- The O'Malley Sports Complex
Potter Creek is located, as people may guess, near a creek by the same name in the South Anchorage neighborhood of Rabbit Creek. The Potter Creek Homeowners Association describes their neighborhood as "a community of quiet beauty and fabulous views."
Streets that are included in the Potter Creek community include Potter Valley Road, Potter View Circle, Mountain Plover Circle, Potter Bluff Circle, Potter Glen Circle, Snowy Plover Circle, and Potter Crest Circle.
Potter Creek Hotspots
Potter Creek Shopping
- Target
- Costco
- Huffman Square
- Bobbie's Treasures
Potter Creek Nightlife
Potter Creek Cafés
- Caffe D'Arte
- Perkup Espresso
- SteamDot Coffee & Espresso Lab
- Kaladi Brothers Coffee
- BB's Coffee Shop Old Seward
Potter Creek Restaurants
Hatcher Pass Village
Haster Pass Village Amenities
- One to 11 acre lots
- Walking, biking & skiing trails
- Lazy Mountain recreation area
- Underground utilities
- Schools within 10 miles
- Palmer Municipal Airport
- Palmer Public Library
Self-described as "Alaska's Premiere Lifestyle Community," Hatcher Pass Village adjoins the 8,060-acre, non-motorized Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA) on North Mountain Trails Drive in Palmer, Alaska. Lot sizes in this community range from one to 11 acres, with prices starting around $100,000. The neighborhood offers residential, light commercial, and horse properties.
There are miles of trails for residents to enjoy for walking, mountain biking, and even skiing. In fact, Hatcher Pass Village is the closest development to Alaska's only ski area in Mat-Su Valley, Skeetawk. This area is less than an hour commute to downtown Anchorage, and it is a great choice for those looking to live closer to nature.
This phased community development plans to have everything from residential homes and small farms to cafés, bed and breakfasts, small lodges, small light commercial businesses, and maybe even a Microbrewery in its future.
Haster Pass Village Hotspots
Haster Pass Village Shopping
- Alaska Picker
- Backcountry Bike and Ski
- Bishop's Attic II
- Fred Meyer Market Place
- Whimsy Gift Shoppe
Haster Pass Village Nightlife
Haster Pass Village Cafés
Haster Pass Village Restaurants
Southport
Southport Amenities
- 14 neighborhoods
- Close to schools, shopping, and more
- Community garage sales
- Community BBQ
Located along the shores of Cook Inlet in South Anchorage, the planned community of Southport has almost 800 homes in 14 neighborhoods. This unique, premier community features well-maintained pedestrian and bike trails, as well as easy access to parks. Southport is also close to schools, shops, and only a few minutes away from downtown Anchorage for those who wish to live closer to the city.
Southport's communities include Discovery Heights, Discovery Park, Hidden Cove, Lookout Landing, Mariner Point, Seclusion Bay, Seclusion Cove, and Spinnaker Bay
Housing in these neighborhoods include apartments, condos, single-family homes, and more.
Southport Hotspots
Southport Shopping
- Fred Meyer
- Costco Wholesale
- Target
- Walmart Supercenter
- Huffman Square
- Bayshore Mall
Southport Nightlife
Southport Cafés
Southport Restaurants
Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge Amenities
- Near Glenn Highway
- Urgent Care
- Planet Fitness
- Car wash
- Commons Park
Powder Ridge is located in Eagle River, a suburb of Anchorage. Some streets included in the area are Powder Ridge Drive, Baird Circle, Alex Way, Alex Circle, Konrad Circle, Konrad Drive, and Mills Park Circle. The HOA for this neighborhood is managed by Property Management Services, Inc.
This area has many single-family homes and is located in a quiet neighborhood. There are over seven phases to this community, as well as subdivisions and tract homes.
Powder Ridge Hotspots
Powder Ridge Shopping
- Fred Meyer
- The Quilt Cache
- The Possibilities Shop
- Revive Home Market
- Eagle Plaza Mall
Powder Ridge Nightlife
Powder Ridge Cafés
The Ranch Alaska
The Ranch Alaska Amenities
- Municipal water service
- Natural gas
- High speed internet
- Wasilla Creek
- Swan Lake
The Ranch Alaska offers country living equipped with city amenities. Located between Palmer and Wasilla, the community provides easy access to Anchorage and JBER. There are still new homes being built in The Ranch Alaska, and people can create their own personalized home with builders in this community.
The Machetanz Elementary school is located in this subdivision, and the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is only a short drive away.
The Ranch Alaska Hotspots
The Ranch Alaska Shopping
- Alaska Midnite Scents
- Infusion Boutique
- Walmart Supercenter
- Creekside Plaza
- Target
The Ranch Alaska Nightlife
The Ranch Alaska Cafés
- Jenny's Coffee House
- Alaska Artisan Coffee
- Keely's Coffee House
- Glacier Grounds Espresso
- Hyer Grounds Espresso
The Ranch Alaska Restaurants
Grizzly Hills
Grizzly Hills Amenities
- Paved roads
- Underground power
- Community park
- Meier Lake
This newer development is still in phase one of its building process, with residences built by Robert Yundt Homes. This home building company has been building homes in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley of Alaska for over 16 years, and is here to build everyone's dream home in Grizzly Hills.
All the homes in this community feature granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, paint grade trim, and the home buyer's choice of contemporary wood and stone siding mix or premium vinyl siding. Grizzly Hills offers single-family homes, condos, and townhomes.
Grizzly Hills Hotspots
Grizzly Hills Shopping
- 3 Rivers Fly & Tackle
- Alaska Chicks Co
- Just Imagine Toys
- Turn A Leaf Thrift Store
Grizzly Hills Nightlife
Grizzly Hills Cafés
- Deja Brew
- Lazy Mountain Espresso
- Locha Mocha Espresso
Grizzly Hills Restaurants
Discover Anchorage's Best Master-Planned Communities
Moving to Anchorage, Alaska, can be a big change for anyone. Whether someone wants to be right in the city limits, or perhaps more with nature a bit further away but in a still driveable location to commute, there are many diverse master-planned communities in Anchorage for them to choose from. If you'd like to know more about Anchorage's master-planned communities, contact Unity Home Group with AK Home Show at (907) 885-3300 and we'll help you find out which community might be the perfect fit for you.
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