HousingAnchorage · April 30, 2026
south park is digging in
One of Anchorage's oldest mobile home parks is pushing back against an eviction timeline that could displace dozens of families.
Daily Alaska staff · April 30, 2026 · Anchorage
South Park Estates, a mobile home park near Arctic Boulevard and Benson Boulevard in Midtown Anchorage, is slated for demolition after owner Shaun Debenham of Debenham LLC announced plans to clear the site and build 150 units of market rate rented townhomes. Debenham purchased the property in 2005 with redevelopment in mind.
Residents of South Park Estates own their individual homes but rent the lots underneath, and the eviction timeline has left many with limited options to relocate or cover moving costs.
A group of residents attended the Anchorage Assembly meeting on April 22 to ask the body to address their concerns about the timeline and compensation, with some saying they do not plan to leave.
The new townhomes are designed to be affordable, but their rents are expected to cost at least double what residents currently pay in lot rent. Debenham is offering relocation funds to families willing to move, though some residents say the offer is not enough.
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Questions people ask
where is South Park Estates mobile home park
Near Arctic Boulevard and Benson Boulevard in Midtown Anchorage. The park has been there since around the time Alaska became a state.
what is happening to South Park Estates
Owner Shaun Debenham plans to clear the site and build 150 market rate rented townhomes, which means residents who own their homes but rent the lots face displacement.
how much will new townhomes cost to rent
At least double what residents currently pay for lot rent, making it a significant jump for families already living there.
what are South Park Estates residents doing about it
Residents asked the Anchorage Assembly on April 22 for fair compensation and more time. Some told the Assembly they don't plan to leave.
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- South Park Estates sits near Arctic Boulevard and Benson Boulevard in Midtown Anchorage and has occupied the site since around the time Alaska became a state. · adn.com
- Owner Shaun Debenham of Debenham LLC purchased the property in 2005 and plans to build 150 units of market rate rented townhomes. · adn.com
- A group of residents attended the Anchorage Assembly meeting on April 22 to ask for fair compensation and more time. · adn.com
- New unit rents are expected to cost at least double the current lot rent residents pay. · adn.com
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