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Housing in Valdez

7 homes sold in Valdez in the last year, at a typical $346K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Valdez homes are listed.

Homes sold
7
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$346K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$181
Alaska $247
Paid vs. asking
94.6%
15% sold over asking
For sale now
4
September 2026 · 0 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Valdez home costs about $2,202 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Valdez’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Valdez’s 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Valdez is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Valdez

Five things worth knowing

1.4%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $346K home, about $4,760 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B

Schools

The schools grade for Valdez, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Valdez
11 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Valdez.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

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Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Valdez. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Valdez with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Valdez

What do homes sell for in Valdez, AK?

7 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $346K, $181 a square foot.

Is Valdez a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: 4 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 0 sold, about 4 months of supply. Buyers paid 94.6% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Valdez?

About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $346K home that’s near $4,760.

Where can I see homes for sale in Valdez?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Valdez’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Valdez.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).