2019 JULY 49TH ESTATE MAGAZINE

Anchorage

Mat-Su Valley

Kenai Peninsula

July 2019

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$389,000 $345,000 LAKEFRONT HOME / MEMORY LAKE

MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

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BIG LAKE • $599,900

175 ft of lake frontage. 2.19 acre lot.

Attached carport & detached 1200 sqft shop. Multi-boat dock, 3472 sqft living.

3BR, 3BA, 3CGar WEEKEND CABIN ON BLODGETT LK

WASILLA • $539,000

1.31 ac lot. Well maintained & updated. Chefs kit. with a quartz island, coffee/bar station, pantry, double oven, 6 burner stove plus pot filler. Slate fireplace, master suite, family room, exercise room with a view & a bonus room.

Home office w/separate entry. 3,176 sqft living. 3BR, 3BA, 3CGar

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PALMER • $469,900

Simply gorgeous & better than new! Premier location, loaded with custom upgrades, fantastic kitchen with commercial style appliances, granite counters, pantry ... Formal dining, WASILLA sunroom, floor to ceiling windows in living room surround the fireplace boasting mtn views, beautiful master suite, etc!! 100+ ft of swimable shoreline. 1BR, hot tub, party barge, outdoor shower, shed 4BR, 3BA, 2401 SQFT living space, 2.10 Acres & bunk house. $148,000 $279,000

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Summertime and the Living is Easy in a New Home

561 E 36th Ave, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503 | 907.646.3600 | www.dwellrealtyak.com | Follow Us @dwellrealtyak

INCREDIBLE NEW LOT VALUES!

FROM ONLY $139,000. Incredible inlet and mountain views! 1.16 to 6.65 acre homesites on the hillside and ready to build! Year-round RV and boat parking! All builders and private parties welcome. POTTER HIGHLANDS. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703

INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN & LAKE VIEWS

CLOSE TO PARKS AND U-MED

Sunlight fills this single family home! 42''cabinets for lots of storage, new dishwasher, bonus room great for office or play room. Huge family room with plenty of windows. Master bedroom is the size of two rooms. Spacious two car garage and a fenced yard! $308,000 MLS# 19-7963. 3006 Donington Drive. Starr Marsett 240-1310

MINUTES AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN

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

Charming townhome close to downtown, yet secluded and located just steps away from trails & from Westchester Lagoon. New carpets and remodeled bathrooms! Unique vaulted ceilings in the great room with a fireplace. $379,900 MLS# 18-14081. 1535 N Street #B. Starr Marsett 240-1310

CLOSE TO SHOPS, SCHOOLS & PARKS

INLET VIEW HOMESITE!

Excellent South Anchorage location! 3 spacious bedroom townhomes with 2.5 baths & double car garages Open, unique layout has high vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, dining and living area located upstairs. $319,900 MLS# 19-7862.

PARKWAY TOWNHOMES. BUILT BY MATHIAS HOMES. Carole Marvel 884-8912

1.09 acre homesite in a prime Anchorage hillside location that backs up to Potter Creek!

Design the perfect home for the entire family.

All utilities in area. Create a layout that frames the surrounding inlet and mountain views! $160,000 MLS# 18-18870. 18509 Potter Glen Circle. Starr Marsett 240-1310

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SPACIOUS 841 SF ROOFTOP DECK

Made for entertaining in the summer sun!

Conveniently located in South Addition with mountain views! Large windows let in tons of sunshine. Walk to downtown restaurants, entertainment and the Park Strip! $698,000 MLS# 18-18551. HULTQUIST HOMES. G STREET FLATS. Mark Tuovinen 240-7081

UPSCALE CONDO NEAR U-MED

Fantastic East Anchorage location in walking distance to UAA and Goose Lake. Fireplace in the two-story living area, 2 bedrooms with a huge loft area and a downstairs office.Tons of built in shelving throughout! Convenient location close to schools, shopping and more! $345,000 MLS# 18-18935.

3001 Widgeon Lane #3A.Starr Marsett 240-1310

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 adn.com/homes | 49th Estate

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$389,900 HuFFMAN Hills 4BR, 2.5BA, 1,782SF, 2 Car Gar on .17 Acres Home Warranty • 13540 Vern Dr, Anchorage

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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

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$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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Foreclosures 1800 S HeatHer MeadowS Lp

$245,000

This is a South facing home. You will be close to shopping, banking, schools and restaurants. This home has vaulted ceiling in the living room, a gas fireplace, laminate flooring, tile flooring in both bathrooms), 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms and full bathroom downstairs. This property is banked owned and sold as is where

13040 FoSter road

$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.

2301 w tudor road

$162,500

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

2938 S Foxglove Circle Wasilla, AK 99654

$310,000

This home has it all 2 family rooms, crown molding, enormous deck, fireplace, stainless steel appliances and brand new carpets. The open concept feels welcoming and allows for entertaining . Very large master suite with walk-in closets. Large three car garage with sink for all of your toys. Washer and dryer stay. very private lot at end of culdesac.

MLS#19-6092

$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

8881 E Kiva Way Palmer, AK 99645

This lovely Hall Quality 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Home sits on Bluff lot with outstanding views of Mountains, Landscaped yard, with extra large 2 car garage, paved drive that extends to shed. Arched doorways, gas fireplace, two bay windows, mantle lights, water conditioning system & built in Humidifier, are just a few of the attributes. Also has a nice back deck 20x10, brick bbq patio, & firepit.

Located in Colony School District

$299,000

MLS#19-1397

Call Elise Ell Buchholz, Realtor, CRS

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$4,200,000 Mile 6 Forest Rd 151 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 • #173490 Off Grid, Smart Home! 35+ acres embellished by aspens, pines, meadows, wild flowers, wild life, malapai rock croppings & direct view of the Peaks! Luxury Craftmans type Lodge oozes quality.

Hickory wood floors + travertine. Malapai arches & columns. 8ft Solid Wood interior doors, wood/beamed ceilings. 4 bedrooms, 5 baths + loft/game rm. 1 bedroom is currently an office but has full bath & large walk in closet. There is a library/reading rm. 3 malapai fireplaces, 1 is 3 sided for kitchen, dining & family rm.

Wet bar, Loewen view windows from every rm (dual pane down, triple pane up). Indoor pool & workout rm. Cobblestone driveway & walkways. Electricity is supplied by a solar field. This custom home was framed with offset studs, increasing the thickness of the exterior walls & eliminating heat conduit. Energy efficient with its own water, heating, electrical & fire systems. The AV system was updated in 2017. All systems are tied to a smart phone as well as manually at the house. There is a local expert in all the systems who the Seller will be happy to pass along to the buyer.

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Resolution Bluffs, Lot 15 Estimated Start Date Spring of 2019 Four bedroom, 3.5 baths plus den and bonus room with mother-in-law suite on main level. Approximately 3,709 square feet. Expansive deck showcases bluff and creek views. $998,900

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34,931 SF Building Two buildings. Currently used as a rooming house - apx 135 beds. Mix of apartments and shared rooms. 2BR owner/mgr apt. Maintained buildings with newer boilers. Resurfaced silicone roof 545. 3 stage electric in 527. Full service commercial kitchen. Complete Full Coverage Security cameras.

Bldgs master keyed. Numerous pkg spaces. Lg warehouse/garage shop area. Buildings can be purchased separately

3 BD / 3.5 BA / 2 CG / 3,508 SF / 225,971 SF Lot

One of a kind with 180 degree views on the southern bluff near Kinkaid. Older 3500 square foot home on 2 lots with absolute privacy and awesome southern views of Inlet and Mountains. R6 Zoning and No Covenants. By Appointment only.

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Vacant Awesome 37 Acres located on Glen Alps Road. Chugach State Park on North and East boundary. Paved Glen Alps Road wraps through the SW corner of the parcel. Monster views of Anchorage Inlet and the Mountains. Natural gas available in Glen Alps Road. 1/4 mile by 1/4 mile. Watch for moose & bear. Old timer cabin removed from site. Lots of maps available. MLS#18-16457.

3 BD / 3.5 BA / 2 CG / 2,525 SF / 2,635 SF Lot Move in ready is an understatement! Designer touches throughout with open floor plan, new kitchen with upgraded granite, custom cabinets, wine cooler, gas stove top & all new S/S appliances. New tiles & engineered wood flooring throughout first level & baths. Master suite with spa like private bath.

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4 BD / 3.5 BA / 2,725 SF / 7,982 SF Lot

3 BD / 2 BA / 2 CG / 1,143 SF / 9,321 SF Lot

Amazing views from this custom home w/new main level flooring, huge custom kitchen w/high end appliances & granite c-tops, large exercise room & an elevator. Master suite includes huge bath w/steam shower & tub built for two, fireplace & large walk-inclosed. Formal dining rm, family rm w/fireplace and more. Incredibly landscaped, abundant storage in the 2500+ sf gar w/plenty of room for everything.

Rare opportunity to buy almost half an acre w/ 5,512 SF home in West Anchorage. This 2001 build with custom features is versatile in many ways. With 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms a large family has ample room, an AirBNB business would flourish, an O’Pare can have the apartment, or the grandparents would be comfortable and have privacy. Enjoy walls of windows and decks for sun and wildlife viewing.

Original owners having lovingly cared for this beautiful home. Classic floor plan w spacious entry, vaulted front formal living/sitting room, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, freshly painted throughout, spacious kitchen w/quartz countertops, Kenmore Elite stainless steel appliances, butcher block island, Wilson Art flooring, pantry, desk area & breakfast nook with sliding glass door to S facing deck and yard.

Lovely Arbor entrance sets the tone for this wonderful property. Landscaping so extensive a yard map is included, (even has wine grapes). Executive style remodel throughout will please the most distinguished buyer. Ideal location just a breath away from the coastal trail, downtown and airport. Two bedrooms and an office (or convert to 3rd bdrm) and large double garage.

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4 BD / 2 BA / 1,976 SF / 8,171 SF Lot

Duplex located in Jewel Lake area. 2 BR apartment above the garage newly constructed in 2016 The 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home/apartment was built in 1974 and updated with new flooring and paint in 2015.

Each unit has a W/D and one large garage.

Easy access to Jewel Lake Rd Fenced back yard. New roof both units 2016.

EnjoyasereneparklikesettingamidstoneofSAnchoragesmost soughtoutneighborhoods.Meticulouslymaintainedhomein soughtafterneighborhood.Multilevelfloorplanwithspacious entry&builtinbench.Vaultedlivingroom,woodbeams,wood accentwall,handhammeredcopperfaceddirectventgasfireplace withlotsofnaturallightfromSfacingwindows.Largekitchen featuringwallsofcabinets,quartzcountertops,tilebacksplash, FrigidairePro&BoschSSappliances,walloven,eatinarea&dining w/Frenchdoorstobackdecksandyard.

Great house with lots of potential. Huge 1/2 acre lot.

Perfect location right on Hillside Drive.

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Watch the sun rise over the mountains from the comfort of your living room and then enjoy the sunset from your west facing deck! Easily BBQ while entertaining as that great deck is just steps away from the HUGE kitchen. As an added bonus there are two amazing kennels in the fully fenced yard! Lots of parking! All with the convenient location only an east side home can provide!

CHRIS MOORE / 406-9200

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Home Inspections For Dummies It was embarrassing to take home my school report when I was in year 8. It wasn’t the grades, it was the comment made by my teacher – “David asks too many questions!”

As an adult, I have learned that asking questions is not foolish, but wise, and so it is with homebuyers.

You might feel silly asking basic questions, but ask away. In my view, it is the folks who do not ask questions that should be written up on their school report. Here are some basic Home Inspection questions (paraphrased) which I have received over the years:Dear Dave: Do I need a Home Inspection?

Answer: Do you need gasoline in the tank of your car? Do you need the air that you breathe? Of course you do – find $400 for this protection when buying any home, even new construction.

Dear Dave: Shouldn’t the seller do all the repairs in the H.I. (Home Inspection) report?

Answer: No – If the house is not new, it will have defects due to wear and tear. When your grandma gets sick, can the doctor turn her into a woman equivalent to 25 years old?

3350 Midtown Place Anchorage, AK 99503 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Of course not. A doctor can treat illness, but not reverse the passage of time and entropy. Defects are not the same as wear and tear, on a house or on a body.

inspector himself questions about experience and approach to the job.

Be certain that the Home Inspector is, at minimum, a member of “ASHI”.

Dear Dave: How many of the repairs listed are a reasonable expectation for the seller to perform?

Dear Dave: Should I give the H.I. report to my lender?

Answer: At a minimum, all defects described as “Health and Safety”. The H.I. report will classify repairs in categories – Health and Safety, Significant Deficiencies, Maintenance Items and Recommended Upgrades.

Health and Safety plus Significant Deficiencies are, by nature, in the red zone. Once you start looking at Maintenance Items you are in the gray area. Upgrades are nebulous.

Dear Dave: How, then, should I negotiate repairs?

Answer: The same as you negotiate the price of vegetables in the street stalls of Tunis, or the price of a car at Alaska Sales & Service. Be bold without being ridiculous. It is certainly to your favor to have the seller do as much as possible, but insulting the seller with unrealistic demands will backfire.

Dear Dave: Are all Home Inspectors created equal?

Answer: They might be created equal, but they certainly diverge after creation. Ask your Realtor, ask your friends, ask the home

Answer: No, not unless they ask for it, or unless it is a mandatory feature of the loan program (e.g. Alaska Housing’s IRRLIB program). All lenders know that the confidential report purchased by a homebuyer belongs to the homebuyer, just like any medical report.

Unless specifically requested by your loan originator, it is not helpful to pass on an H.I. report to the lender if you have already agreed to a happy resolution of repairs with the homeseller.

Lenders are instructed internally that homebuyers are not obligated to turn over an H.I. report.

They may have you sign a “Hold Harmless” document to that effect.

Dear Dave: What is the bottom line with Home Inspectors?

Answer: Have one! Even if you have to sell your big screen TV to get the money!

Dave Windsor is an Associate Broker at RE/MAX Dynamic Properties with 30 years of experience in the Anchorage real estate market. Dave’s services are available to both Buyers and Sellers of Residential or Income Properties.

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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