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Sitka

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alaska
$631K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
19
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$539K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20212026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
20212026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20212026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20212026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20212026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2016201820212023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,902
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$539K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.576 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1971
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.83%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.2.1%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.55%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.71%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.46%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.6 yrs

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Sitka compares

By median home value, Sitka is the 2nd most expensive of 19 counties in Alaska, and its typical home is worth more than 80% of all homes in Alaska.

Home values in Sitka

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$243K$1.2M
counties in Alaska ranked by median home value
#AlaskaMedian valueHomes
1Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area$555K435
2Sitka$539K2,902
3Juneau$454K10,291
4Aleutians West Census Area$448K548
5Skagway Municipality$432K480
6Kodiak Island Borough$431K3,983
7Anchorage Municipality$426K82,040
8Ketchikan Gateway Borough$404K4,527
9Kenai Peninsula Borough$395K35,405
10Southeast Fairbanks Census Area$373K764
11Petersburg Census Area$359K1,603
12Wrangell City and Borough$350K1,147
13Matanuska-Susitna Borough$333K69,517
14Fairbanks North Star Borough$269K28,899
15Haines Borough$257K1,385
16Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area$235K128
17Nome Census Area$234K1,075
18North Slope Borough$186K1,832
19Bristol Bay Borough$85K526

About the Sitka market

What is the median home price in Sitka, AK?

The median sale price in Sitka, AK is $630,841 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Sitka, AK each year?

19 homes sold in Sitka, AK over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Sitka, AK?

Sitka, AK contains 2,902 residential properties, with a median of 576 square feet, built around 1971. The median TopHap Estimate is $539K.

How does Sitka, AK compare to the rest of Alaska?

By median home value, Sitka, AK is the 2nd most expensive of 19 counties in Alaska. Its typical home is worth more than 80% of all homes in Alaska. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area ranks just above it and Juneau just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Sitka, AK?

71% of homes in Sitka, AK are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Sitka, AK hold?

55% of mortgaged homes in Sitka, AK are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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