Wasilla/Palmer Real Estate

It’s amazing what just a few decades can make when you consider the vibrant communities of Wasilla and Palmer. Located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in South-Central Alaska, these communities continue to grow and thrive, while retaining their unique character and offering some of the most amazing real estate opportunities. For those wanting to live where stunning natural beauty is always in sight and the opportunities of living in one of Anchorage’s best bedroom communities continue to inspire—Wasilla and Palmer should be at the top of the list.

Both Wasilla and Palmer share a few things in common. With small populations in comparison to other American cities—Wasilla’s population hovers just above 10,000 and Palmer’s is over 8,000—both have retained small-town values during their recent growth. Wasilla and Palmer students enjoy a terrific education provided by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. While many residents commute to jobs in Anchorage, an easy, less than an hour drive, the booming economies of both Wasilla and Palmer are continuously creating jobs closer to home. A focus on family and community remain important to daily life where suburban areas blend with open farmland and the occasional isolated home.

As with any person living in Wasilla and Palmer, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, commonly called the Mat-Su Valley, the great outdoors beckon for exploration throughout the year. Residents enjoy fresh air and clean water during their trips to local lakes for fishing, boating and canoeing or practicing their swing at a local golf course, revving up their engines for snowmobile ride or strapping on skis for a cross-country jaunt or a downhill thrill. With the protection of extreme weather conditions provided by the Talkeetna Mountains, the options to enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle are endless. 

Cultural amenities abound in Wasilla and Palmer, too. Wasilla is considered the commercial and retail hub for the Mat-Su Valley and residents enjoy local museums, performance centers, minor league sporting events and a variety of restaurants and shopping establishments. Palmer is considered the center of agriculture for the Mat-Su Valley and is home to the Alaska State Fair. Palmer’s historic and pedestrian friendly downtown area features boutiques, shops, fine restaurants, arts from local artists and much more.

Living in Wasilla or Palmer provides you with a unique Alaskan lifestyle. If you want to raise a family, find a perfect vacation home, comfortably retire, or take advantage of the tremendous growth and prosperity of Wasilla and Palmer, your first step should be to finding the perfect home. The Kathy J. Fernadez Team is dedicated to helping you through every step of your Wasilla and Palmer real estate transaction!