$259,000

Estimated payment $1,605/month

Total Views 311
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,704 Sq Ft
$152 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Views of Wetlands
  • Fireplace
  • River Access
  • Waterfront
  • Shed

About This Home

Nestled between Birch Lake and Meadow Creek, this unique property offers a chance to build equity with a little vision and effort. The original structure began as a cabin and was later lifted and expanded, creating a home with character and a story all its own. While the property's history has been lost over time, many of the original cabin elements remain intact. Outside, you'll find a greenhouse ready for your gardening ambitions along with a separate cabin featuring a wood-burning stove--ideal for hobbies, storage, a workshop, or a cozy retreat. If you've been searching for an affordable property with character, outbuildings, and room to build equity, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
With Big Lake's thousands of acres of boating, fishing, and recreation just minutes away. Whether you enjoy fishing, paddling, snowmachining, or simply exploring Alaska's outdoors, you'll appreciate the area's abundant recreational opportunities.

Listing Agent

Kimberly Apland

Elite Real Estate Group License #173966 Listed on: 06/04/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,398

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 19,602 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Dirt Road
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston

Home Design

  • Reverse Style Home
  • Fixer Upper
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,704 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Views of Wetlands
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Shed

Schools

  • Big Lake Elementary School
  • Houston Middle School
  • Houston High School

Utilities

  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,398

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Road Frontage Type: Dedicated Road
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Maintained
  • Directions: From Parks Hwy, left on Big Lake Road, right on S Birch Lake Road, right on S Simms Road, house on left, look for sign.
  • Architectural Style: Two-Story Reverse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: EPA Certified Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Poultry Allowed
  • View: Wetlands
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges, River Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Schools

  • Elementary School: Big Lake
  • High School: Houston
  • Middle Or Junior School: Houston

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19602
  • Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2397.91
  • Tax Map Number: HO11
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,372 $173,900 $9,500 $164,400
2024 $2,372 $170,900 $9,500 $161,400
2023 $2,214 $167,100 $9,500 $157,600
2022 $2,054 $148,300 $9,500 $138,800
2021 $1,978 $130,600 $9,500 $121,100
2020 $1,925 $123,400 $9,500 $113,900
2019 $1,804 $114,700 $9,500 $105,200
2018 $1,783 $113,900 $9,500 $104,400
2017 $1,645 $105,100 $9,500 $95,600
2016 $1,615 $105,700 $9,500 $96,200
2015 $1,698 $113,600 $9,500 $104,100
2014 $1,698 $115,900 $9,500 $106,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/04/2026 06/04/26 For Sale $259,000 +47.2% $152 / Sq Ft
07/15/2022 07/15/22 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Price Changed $175,900 -0.1% $103 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 For Sale $176,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Off Market -- -- --
05/23/2022 05/23/22 Price Changed $176,000 -2.2% $103 / Sq Ft
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Price Changed $179,900 -0.1% $106 / Sq Ft
04/14/2022 04/14/22 For Sale $180,000 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $130,000 Seller Take Back
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Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-6281

Alaska Multiple Listing Service

APN: 6044B04L003

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