JUNE 2019 ADN 49th ESTATE MAGAZINE

Anchorage Mat-Su Valley Kenai Peninsula

June 2019

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Ranches and two story homes, some with walk-out lower levels, on 70-80 foot wide homesites!

Conveniently located in Southwest Anchorage between Kincaid Park and Jewel Lake!

Homes from $549,000 Directions: West on Dimond past Sand Lake, Right on WestPark, Left on Heather Wood Circle

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Starting at $408,000

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Hidden Ranch Starting at $252,300

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Eagle Heights at Settlers Bay Starting at $243,000

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Starting at $230,700

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Built by our family for your family Spinell Homes Inc, AK Contractor #220310, Res. #92 & 1572

Northpointe Starting at $463,100 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

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Lauren Glenn Starting at $282,600 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

Lois Townhomes Starting at $357,000 Nadine Park Questa Locke Starting at $321,500 (907) 350-2322 Questa Locke (907) 350-2322

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West Park Starting at $399,900 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

Woodhaven Preserve The Terraces Starting at $412,850 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

Starting at $560,700 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

Prominence Pointe Starting at $745,000 Laura Halverson RE/MAX Dynamic Properties (907) 230-4891

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100+ ft of swimable shoreline. Bunk House, hot tub, party barge, outdoor shower, shed. Lake is perfect for sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, peddle boats, fishing, or just detaching the barge and floating around.

You can add a 10hp or lower motor to barge for trolling.

100ft of swimable shoreline, 13068 lot, 1BR

BIG LAKE

SIMPLY GORGEOUS ON BIG LAKE

Appx 175 ft of beautiful lake frontage with views on 2.19 Acres. Perfect as a large home/retreat, MIL unit or income producer. 2 car garage with a carport attached to the house and detached 1200 sqft shop. Multi-boat dock, gazebo.

Meticulously maintained. This property has everything you need to enjoy lakefront living plus extra acreage for privacy Big Beaver Lake is motorized - float planes welcome!

3472 sqft living, 3BR, 3BA, 3CGar

BIG LAKE

100ft of shoreline and premium road access. 3+ car garage & huge shop to store all your toys. Updated through out to include professional landscaping with in ground sprinkler system. A perfect retreat property or full time residence. It can be monitored remotely & there is an auto generator. 1,500 of living space.

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FROM THE COVER: HEATHER WOOD

The'Copper'is a downhill ranch home with a finished walk-out lower level & backs to a greenbelt. 2,807 sf of space includes 4 bedrooms, a first floor master, 3 full baths & a triple car garage. $695,000 MLS# 19-7437. HEATHER WOOD: W on Dimond past Sand Lake, R on WestPark, L on Heather Wood Cir. HULTQUIST HOMES.Connie Yoshimura 229-2703

INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN & LAKE VIEWS

From nearly every room in the house! Sit in the sun on your 1000+ SF wrap-around deck. No lake restrictions; area is unzoned. Treat as one amazing 5 bed home; triplex; continue to use part of home as VRBO, convert to assisted living home or B&B! $759,900 MLS# 19-5014. 1001 N Northshore Drive. Tammy Stewart 360-1116

INCREDIBLE FOXHALL HOME

Sought after large corner lot, close to bus routes, shopping,university and bases.This 5,800+ SF home has 6 bedrooms, 4 3/4 and 2 half baths, possible lower level MIL apartment, Chugach range views, large double car garage and more! Landscaped with perennials and fruit trees. $639,500 MLS# 19-6380.

2730 Brittany Drive. Brad Wilson 907-441-7178

JUST STEPS FROM PARKS & TRAILS

This one won’t last long! Highly desirable South Anchorage 3 bedroom ranch with lots of light. plus an updated kitchen and bath. Large fenced backyard with shed and large deck perfect for entertaining. Minutes from shopping and all the amenities. $309,000 MLS# 19-4630. 1165 Oceanview Drive. Brant Heidlebaugh 230-1766

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!

Huge 5,226 SF duplex investment opportunity in Turnagain on a quiet, dead end street. Each unit has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a double car garage, 18’ ceilings in the great room.Tons of natural light with quick access to the airport, midtown, downtown and the Coastal Trail! $812,000 MLS# 19-7247.

2454/2452 Tulik Drive. Debbie Moore 244-3486

1.16 TO 6.65 ACRE HOMESITES

Incredible mountain and inlet views! Year round RV/boat parking! Come take a stroll along the Potter Highlands Walking Trail and experience the panoramic views while walking beside acre plus lots! Choose your lot and choose your builder!

From ONLY $139,000. POTTER HIGHLANDS. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703

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OVER 90 ACRES OF BROME HAY

112+ acres of agricultural land features two homes, four hay sheds, two covered out buildings, large garden area, beautiful plush lawn, three septic systems, four water wells, 30 x 60 heated shop, trailer parking, shipping containers and van. $870,500 MLS# 18-15956. 3361 Tanana Loop Exn. Tammy Stewart 360-1116

INLET VIEW OR ESTUARY BACKING!

Unique and luxurious homesites located in South Anchorage between Campbell Lake and Cook Inlet! Inlet bluff or estuary backing. All builders and private parties welcome! 12,895 to 21,320 SF homesites. A Hickel Investment Company Development. From $239,000 RESOLUTION BLUFFS. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703

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LUXURIOUS RANCH HOME

With incredible mountain views and contemporary finishes! 2,350 sf of space with 3 bedrooms plus a den and a spacious triple car garage.Signature builtins throughout. $610,300 MLS# 19-6376. EAGLE POINTE: From Glenn Hwy take Hiland Rd exit, L on Yosemite, R on Yellowstone. JOHN HAGMEIER HOMES.Connie Yoshimura 229-2703 adn.com/homes | 49th Estate

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$299,900 AMple liviNG spACe 5BR, 2BA, 1,920SF, 1 Car Gar on .17 Acres Home Warranty • 2925 Campbell Airstrip Rd, Anchorage

$219,900 CHArMiNG rANCH 3BR, 2BA, 1,140SF, 1 Car Gar Home Warranty • 4020 Resurrection Dr, Anchorage

$199,900 eNerGY eFFiCieNT 4BR, 1.5BA, 1,640SF, 1 Car Gar on .19 Acres 6421 Bridget Dr, Anchorage

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$210,000 Builders, developers & diY BuYers .76 Acres R2M L26 Grumman St, Anchorage

$364,900 r2M iNvesTMeNT opporTuNiTY 4BR, 2BA, 2,052 SF, 2 Car Gar on .38 Acres 4509 Grumman Street, Anchorage

$114,900 AdorABle CoNdo 2BR, 1BA, 738SF, Carport on Main lvl.

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$412,500

Spacious home on nearly half-acre has partial mountain/inlet views and sunny south-facing yard. Large upper living room with cathedral ceilings, laminate flooring and fireplace. Main level living room also has fireplace. Additional living area in lower level, along with office and laundry room. This property is banked owned and sold as is where is.

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Cozy 902 sqft duplex w/efficiency & 1 bedroom unit on a nice 7,000 sqft corner lot at the end of a dead end street with alley access and covered porch. Efficiency has W/D, 3/4 bath, vaulted ceilings. Park and trails next door. This property is banked owned and sold as is where is. This property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists.

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We don’t play House, We go Hunting!

$525,000

3408 W Discovery Loop Wasilla, AK 99654

This home is on the top of the hill of Serendipity Hills.

Landscaped beautifully and has it all. An open design custom home, with travertine tile, crown molding, columns and archways with 9’’ ceilings, 4 bedrooms up, with Master Suite, huge walk in closet, jetted tub with glass shower, granite throughout, laminate flooring, wrought iron railing, and bonus room.

MLS#19-6788

1351 S Middle Mesa Drive Palmer, AK 99645

$579,000

Look no further, you found it all with this fabulous abode! This beauty has granite counters & double ovens in the kitchen, large family room w/full wet bar and a mother in law apartment/ rental with its own separate entrance. Huge landscaped yard, paved driveway w/RV parking, large trex decking, and a 900 sqft detached garage. Perfect commute location!

MLS#19-5855

$832,040

7001 E Lake Circle, Palmer, AK 99645

Building built ahead of its time! This Tri-level home is located on the finger of Finger Lake. The entry way boasts high ceilings with atrium, Two masters, Views galore! Let’s not forget the Casita at the end of the finger, with a boat house, and Chicken coup hotel. Amazing and a must see!

MLS# 18-11304

12770 W Armstrong Road, Houston, AK 99623

$430,000

Just imagine having your own 34 acres lot for your private hunting ground. With little Sue river running on back end of land. Huge garage and shop, then to top that off additional huge shop for those projects you need to get done.

Bedrooms are great size with open floor plan, stainless steel appliances and much more. Farm animal ok!

MLS# 19-151

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3530 De Armoun Road, Anchorage

$899,000

Fabulous lwr hillside hm on a lg lot w/plenty of rm for parking toys + a large storage shed w/garage dr & electricity! Great flr plan perfect for comfortable living & entertaining! Tradit 2 sty w/walk out basement. 3 firepls. High end finishes w/ granite cttps, cherry cabs & top of the line appliances. Travertine & Hardwood flrs., built-in cabinets, game rm, media rm, flex rm + storage, MIL kitchenette.

MLS#19-5903

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into the air every growing season. (Georgia Pacific Corporation)

PUT AWAY THAT CHAINSAW! Recently we inspected a home in the Lake Otis area. The home owner had just finished digging up his entire foundation, installing new butyl waterproofing membranes, Geotech fabric, 20 loads of gravel, slotted drainpipes, re-filling the trenches, and re-seeding the grounds. Why? Because last year he cut down a 100-foot-tall Cottonwood tree that he was tired of cleaning up after, and now he had too much water in the ground around his home for the first time in years.

The reality is that many homes in the Anchorage bowl are on former wetlands, surrounded by trees that thrive in that environment. Frustration with the time spent raking leaves that cuts into one’s fishing time has caused many a home owner to call out the lumberjacks and remove these broadleafed culprits. Then, the surprise comes with the next rain. The crawl space is now full of floating storage boxes.

What homeowners often fail to understand is how much water a mature tree soaks up out of the soil. Biologists say that a healthy 100-foot-tall tree has an astounding 200,000 leaves. The tiny hair-like tendrils of the root system carry lots of water, loaded with minerals, up through the tree trunk into this massive leaf canopy. Studies have shown that this process can easily transport a whopping 11,000 gallons of water and releases it

The bottom line is that if you have a moderate to high water table, and your home is not on a hill, do not cut your trees down. If there are peat bogs in your area, and are looking for a natural way to make the lawn drier so the kids can play out back … plant willows, cottonwoods, or junipers. These are high water absorbing plants, and they will dry out your lawn.

If you do decide to bring in the tree cutters, you need to be prepared to spend thousands of dollars to excavate your foundation, install curtain or French drains, add gutters, and install a sump pump system complete with gravel lined feeder ditches, expensive sump pits, and discharge lines.

All this just to move the water back out into the yard that is now draining into your crawl space.

This is all a consequence of taking an axe to mother nature’s children.

So, before you decide to get out your chain saw, remember that a mature tree can take up a lot of water—50 to 100 gallons a day out of the ground around your home. Consider, instead, of hiring a lawn service to rake up those leaves, because, in the long run, it will save you money … possibly tens of thousands of dollars!

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A MUST SEE IN SPRING HILLS ESTATES 4 BD / 4.5 BA / 3 CG / 6,204 SF / 41,672 SF Lot

PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED! This is a stunning home behind the gates of Prominence Pointe. An entertainer’s dream, gourmet kitchen, industrial appliances, fabulous views, tons of windows and natural light, travertine floors, and extensive new landscaping. The master suite may take your breath away with it’s view from the room and tub, double sided fireplace, and spacious closet.

Spectacular find in Spring Hills Estates! Gorgeous grounds including gazebo, 3 heated sheds/workshops, perennial gardens & trail to small creek w/fish!

Stunning Rizzo-designed Kitchen, the ultimate entertainers home with formal & informal gathering spaces and study. Master Suite + 2 Bedrooms & Bath Up. Wine cellar, pool/hot tub, generator w/ transfer switch. This is a MUST SEE!

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3 BD /2 BA / 2 CG / 2,058 SF / 43,560 SF Lot Hard to find acre lot backs to wildlife corridor which cannot be developed!

Enjoy panoramic views of inlet, mountains and beautiful sunsets with lilac surrounding the front yard. The surrounding trees provide privacy on this sprawling property with potential for horses. Great opportunity to build equity and add personal touches. 4 Star Energy Rating.

Vacant Frontage on Seward Hwy. 2.17 acres between Indian Valley Road and Boretide road. Zoned Turnagain Arm Plan for commercial and residential use. No covenants. Has soil test. Lot 20 has driveway easement for Lot 19.

Has small creek on site. Mile 103 Seward Hwy.Views of the Inlet. Lots of maps and information. View this site today. MLS #19-4249.

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5 BD / 2 BA / 1,900 SF / 7,966 SF Lot

Huge duplex on 1/3 acre lot that backs to greenbelt & trails. Private fully fenced yards.

Spacious master bedroom up with large WIC & full bath. Living room w/cozy fireplace, vaulted ceilings & large kitchen. Downstairs: two additional bedrooms plus full bath and spacious family room. Upgrades: windows, heating system, paint & roof. Gardening Area & fruit trees. Oversized Garages & RV Parking.

This side by side duplex is in excellent condition and has been well maintained. Many upgrades to include: Newer Roof & Windows, Newer Carpet and Paint, Remodeled bathrooms and more. Great location close to Elmendorf. Fully fenced yard with divider backing to Wonder park Elementary School.

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CARLA NICE / 242-2427

Spectacular custom built home with strong architectural details on 1.25 acres, with unobstructed views of Anchorage, City Lights, Cook Inlet, Mt. McKinley and more. Some of the main custom features included; 24’ vaulted wood ceiling, gourmet kitchen w/ granite c-tops, 2 large master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, indoor hot tub and sauna, huge 3+ car garage & shop, fam rm and more, more, more.

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6 BD / 3 BA / 2,445 SF / 6,750 SF Lot

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This large up and down duplex does need some cosmetic help – but it can produce $2500 a month or more in rental income!

Great deal for the right person.

FHA Approved condo. Top floor unit, beautifully upgraded. With laminate floors, new paint, sliding glass door off the living room. Additional storage closet inside the unit. Bathroom has also been remodeled. Located near the university, hospitals, bike trails and parks. Pets are accepted. Furniture stay.

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Totally updated w/new paint, new laminate flooring ,newer birch cabinets in the kitchen, cozy fireplace & all new windows in 2012, includes Triple Pane on east side. New sliders to the fenced back yard and a detached double garage with lots of extra space.

Wonderful condo w/bedroom/bath on main floor or could be family room w/built-ins!

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fork for wood Sometimes panhandlers have difficulties keeping their signs aloft at major intersections during strong winds. Anchorage trees, some over 200 years old, are valuable life forms and also struggle on stormy days. Some real estate questions arise in connection with trees and I have done some work to provide you food for thought.

Question: Is a tree real estate?

Answer: Yes, anything permanently fixed to the land which you own is real estate.

When you sell your property, the trees go with the real estate. You cannot remove trees, or growing plants, from a pending sale without the buyer’s consent.

An uprooted, fallen tree is no longer real estate but, like firewood, it is personal property and, as such, could remain or be removed. If you are in the middle of a sale you should discuss the options with the buyer.

Question: Do trees add to the value of your property?

Answer: The natural ambience of your home adds value. Some trees may be an asset and others a liability. The issue is how the

trees impress or detract from the appeal of your home. Trees blocking southern exposure may cause some buyers not to buy your property, but privacy may be enhanced by trees and attract others. This will definitely affect the price you can ask for your home.

In any event, irrespective of the value placed on trees by buyers and sellers, the sale of your property is usually contingent on the Appraisal ordered by the lender involved in financing the buyer. Now, while there is no line item adjustment for trees in an appraisal, there most certainly is a line item assessment for the “Site”. Site adjustments can be made by appraisers for topography, availability of utilities, and the natural appeal of the lot (inter alia) in adjusting value with the “Comps”. This could well include the presence or absence of trees in the site appeal.

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onto my neighbor’s house or fence? Who pays for that?

Answer: If you have a crossproperty event as you describe, unless the damage is minimal (i.e. less than $1,000), both neighbors should call their insurance company for advice.

Typically, it would be the insurance of the tree owner causing the damage that would pay for repairs, but do not assume this. If your property is damaged by a neighbor’s tree, do call in a claim on your own insurance immediately. The insurance companies will sort it out between themselves similar to a motor vehicle accident.

Question: Is tree loss and removal covered by my Homeowner’s Insurance?

The only time you should not call in a claim is when the damage is minimal and you can make a cordial arrangement with your neighbor to, say, split the cost of repairing the fence. He might even have his own chainsaw and be happy to accumulate some firewood. This will save you the cost of a ’deductible’ and keep your ‘claim-free’ annual premium lower. Anything helps.

Answer: No, the insurance will only assist if the “property insured” is damaged, and the property insured is the structures – house, outbuildings and fences.

If a tree falls onto the house, other structure or fence, the insurance will cover the repairs plus the removal of the tree.

Dave Windsor is an Associate Broker at RE/MAX Dynamic Properties with over 27 years of experience in the Anchorage real estate market. Dave’s services are available to both Buyers and Sellers of Residential or Income Properties.

Question: What if my tree falls

The information presented in this column is intended for general informational purposes only and it is not a substitute for situation specific guidance by the appropriate licensed professionals. This column, its author, the magazine and publisher are not responsible for the outcome or results of relying upon the contents of this column in any given situation. Previous columns are archived on Dave’s website at www.davewindsor.com.

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