{"id":1074,"date":"2023-08-28T08:17:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T07:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/?p=1074"},"modified":"2025-10-22T07:55:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:55:42","slug":"seward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/seward\/","title":{"rendered":"Seward: Exploring the Allure of Alaska&#8217;s coastal Gem"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1074\" class=\"elementor elementor-1074\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0b70b6c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0b70b6c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-491ec1b\" data-id=\"491ec1b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45bdc0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45bdc0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"566\"><strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"564\">Welcome to Seward: Alaska\u2019s Coastal Gem<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"703\">Thinking about moving to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"611\">Seward, Alaska<\/strong>\u00a0or investing in a coastal property on the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"673\">Kenai Peninsula<\/strong>? You\u2019re in the right place.<\/p><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"942\">As a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"734\">local Seward realtor<\/strong>, I\u2019ve helped buyers and sellers navigate this market for years. Seward offers\u00a0<strong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"883\">stunning ocean views, mountain scenery, and a tight-knit community<\/strong>, making it one of Alaska\u2019s most desirable coastal towns.<\/p><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1077\">This guide will help you understand\u00a0<strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1026\">Seward homes, neighborhoods, and lifestyle<\/strong>, so you can make informed real estate decisions.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" \/><h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1139\"><strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1137\">Why Seward? Lifestyle and Community Highlights<\/strong><\/h2><h3 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1181\"><strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1179\">1. Outdoor Adventure Every Day<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1250\">Seward is perfect for people who love the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1247\">ocean and mountains<\/strong>:<\/p><ul style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1473\"><li data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1390\"><p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1390\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/kefj\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1283\">Kenai Fjords National Park<\/strong>: kayaking, wildlife spotting, and glacier tours (NPS Kenai Fjords)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1429\"><p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1429\">Hiking trails with panoramic views<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1473\"><p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1473\">Fishing and boating in Resurrection Bay<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1581\">Whether you\u2019re a thrill-seeker or love serene walks along the coast, Seward offers adventure year-round.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\" \/><h3 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1629\"><strong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1627\">2. Tight-Knit Coastal Community<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1678\">Seward may be small, but its character is big:<\/p><ul style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"2029\"><li data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1741\"><p data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1741\">Friendly, welcoming residents who support local businesses<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1846\"><p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1846\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seward.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community events like the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1800\">Seward Silver Salmon Derby<\/strong>\u00a0(Seward Chamber)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2029\"><p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2029\">Schools and family programs accommodating both traditional and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1938\">homeschooling families<\/strong>\u00a0(<a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2026\">Alaska Home Schooling Resources<\/a>)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2034\" \/><h3 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2087\"><strong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2085\">3. Homes With Space, Views, and Character<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2137\">Seward real estate offers a variety of options:<\/p><ul style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2298\"><li data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2188\"><p data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2188\">Coastal homes with\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2186\">ocean or mountain views<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2248\"><p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2248\">Rustic cabins for privacy and a true Alaskan experience<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2298\"><p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2298\">Modern condos near the harbor for convenience<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2321\"><strong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2319\">Average Prices:<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2392\"><li data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2358\"><p data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2358\">Single-family homes: $400k\u2013$650k<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2392\"><p data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2392\">Condos\/townhomes: $250k\u2013$450k<\/p><\/li><\/ul><blockquote style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2512\"><p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2512\">Working with a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2435\">local Seward realtor<\/strong>\u00a0ensures you find the right home before the best properties hit the market.<\/p><\/blockquote><hr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\" \/><h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2549\"><strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2547\">Featured Seward Homes<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2628\">Here\u2019s a live snapshot of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2606\">active listings in Seward<\/strong>\u2014powered by MLS\/IDX:<\/p><div><div><div><div>\u00a0<span style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-word-spacing );\">Examples of properties buyers are seeing right now:<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2860\"><li data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2773\"><p data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2773\">3-bed\/2-bath coastal home with panoramic bay views<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2821\"><p data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2821\">Cabin on private acreage near hiking trails<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2860\"><p data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2860\">Modern condo steps from the harbor<\/p><\/li><\/ul><blockquote style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2974\"><p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2974\">\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3026\"><strong data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3024\">Why Work With a Local Seward Realtor<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3102\">Navigating\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3061\">Seward real estate<\/strong>\u00a0can be tricky without local expertise:<\/p><ul style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3254\"><li data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3142\"><p data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3142\">Early access to off-market listings<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3198\"><p data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3198\">Guidance on coastal zoning and property regulations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3254\"><p data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3254\">Support with pricing, negotiations, and inspections<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3365\">As a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3279\">Seward realtor<\/strong>, I live here, know the market, and help clients make confident, informed decisions.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3370\" \/><h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3407\"><strong data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3405\">Explore Seward Homes Today<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3619\">If you\u2019re ready to see why Seward is one of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3494\">Alaska\u2019s most beautiful coastal towns<\/strong>, let\u2019s connect. I\u2019ll show you homes, explain neighborhoods, and guide you through the buying or selling process with ease.<\/p><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3619\">\u00a0<\/p><ol style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"4083\"><li data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3767\"><p data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3767\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/kefj\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenai Fjords National Park\u00a0\u2013 outdoor adventure info<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3869\"><p data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3869\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seward.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seward Chamber of Commerce\u00a0\u2013 community events and local business info<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3986\"><p data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3986\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.alaska.gov\/tls\/charter-homeschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Home Schooling Resources\u00a0\u2013 homeschooling guidance<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4083\"><p data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofseward.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Seward Official Website\u00a0\u2013 city services &amp; amenitie<\/a>s<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Seward: Alaska\u2019s Coastal Gem Thinking about moving to\u00a0Seward, Alaska\u00a0or investing in a coastal property on the\u00a0Kenai Peninsula? You\u2019re in the right place. As a\u00a0local Seward realtor, I\u2019ve helped buyers and sellers navigate this market for years. Seward offers\u00a0stunning ocean views, mountain scenery, and a tight-knit community, making it one of Alaska\u2019s most desirable [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1074"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1424,"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1074\/revisions\/1424"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jessicahennings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}