Supplements: Drive and Eagle River Loop Road, with full mountain and valley views typical of this neighborhood. The Driftwood Bay area sits in the heart of Eagle River, is about 5 miles north of of JBER making this a practical off-post choice for Military Service Members. Depending on traffic and which gate you use, the Richardson (Fort Rich) and Boniface gate ... (Read more) Drive and Eagle River Loop Road, with full mountain and valley views typical of this neighborhood. The Driftwood Bay area sits in the heart of Eagle River, is about 5 miles north of of JBER making this a practical off-post choice for Military Service Members. Depending on traffic and which gate you use, the Richardson (Fort Rich) and Boniface gates are generally about 7 to 12 minutes away. Everyday errands are close: grocery and retail along the Old Glenn Highway and Business Boulevard, neighborhood parks, and quick access to the Glenn Highway for the commute into Anchorage. Families are served by the Anchorage School District. Nearby homes on Price Island Circle are assigned to Alpenglow Elementary, Gruening Middle School, and Eagle River High School; confirm the current boundary before relying on it. Eagle River's public schools are among the stronger options in the municipality. Eagle River High School posts a graduation rate in the mid-90s, and area elementary options such as Alpenglow, Ravenwood, and Eagle Academy Charter School consistently rank well above statewide averages. The setting is a large part of the appeal. Chugach State Park, the Eagle River Nature Center, and trailheads for Thunder Bird Falls and the South Fork are a short walk/ drive away, with fishing, hiking, skiing, and snowmachining essentially at the edge of town. Neighbors on this street commonly enjoy partial Chugach and valley views from decks and upper levels. Eagle River is widely regarded as one of the more family-friendly parts of the Anchorage municipality, with property-crime rates that run well below both Anchorage and national averages. Niche data for the area show burglary, theft, and vehicle theft notably under national rates, and robbery far below the national figure. As with any Alaska community, buyers should review the latest Anchorage Police Department reports for the specific beat. A practical, established home in a mountain-backed neighborhood, close to schools, trails, town-center amenities, and JBER. Square footage, school assignment, and features should be verified by the listing broker and a buyer's inspection.