Is Big Lake, AK 99652 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Big Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Big Lake, AK 99652 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 39 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (19% then), homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 20% to $363,343. Overall, Big Lake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Matanuska-Susitna Borough, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Big Lake ranks #19 of 31 AK ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cantwell 99729 (0% sold over asking) or Skwentna 99667 (0% sold over asking), while Sutton 99674 (100% sold over asking) and Houston 99694 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.