2021 AUGUST 49TH ESTATE MAGAZINE

Anchorage

Mat-Su Valley

Kenai Peninsula

August 2021

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Business Opportunity in Wrangell, Alaska $900,000

1104 Peninsula Street Wrangell, AK This beautiful landmark in Wrangell Alaska, 5 blocks from Main St. Located 100 miles north of Ketchikan, and 150 miles south of Juneau.

This building has been used as a tourism lodge since it was built in 1986 till 2016. The Property has also been used as an assistant living facility from 2017 to 2019. The building was built and still owned by one family. An appraisal is available for your viewing. MLS# 21-5016

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Rare opportunity to own over 53 acres of majestic boreal forest just a few miles from beautiful downtown Talkeetna. Two stunning homes, a large shop, and a unique tree house make the options endless. Enjoy Denali views from the large wrap around deck and witness the abundant wildlife that frequent the large pond. This is a must see property.

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3159 W AMBER LAKE ROAD | MLS# 20-17152 20+ LAKEFRONT ACRES

13821 N PYRITE AVENUE | MLS# 21-9688 UNOBSTRUCTED MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Over 20 acres!!! There are ZERO other lakefront properties with driveable access in the Matsu Valley with this much land. Amber Lake lakefront, with 270 Degree view. If you have been searching for a lakefront forever home, do not pass this one by. Year round driveable access, as well as float plane lake makes this a year round home. Massive shop/ garage. Solar panels as well as a wind turbine keep the home powered up all year long. Three lots being sold together. tract 16,17,18, totalling 21.08 acres. There is also a Matsu approved gravel site on the property that can be used to produce income. Owner is willing to finance with a significant down and acceptable credit and terms.

The pride that shows in this amazing home will leave you stunned.

This open concept home, with a total of 11 sliding glass doors makes you feel as if you are living outside. Sitting in the living room with unobstructed mountain views that will leave you breathless. This ranch has radiant floor heating, that heats the poured concrete floors to just the right temperature.

4741 N DOUBLOON DRIVE | MLS# 21-9737 LAKEFRONT OF ISLAND LAKE Come and see this great .74 acre parcel with dry cabin on the lakefront of Island Lake. These are the properties that people buy and never sell, so take advantage now. Since 2010 no lots and one house have come up for sale on Island Lake, as reported in MLS. This is a float plane lake in the heart of Meadow Lakes area.

There is also a pellet stove for extra heat. A huge garage with 16” wide doors gives you plenty of space to set up shop. With 3.68 acres to spread out, space is not an issue. The property backs up to several thousand acres of Matsu borough land, keep the snow machine handy there will be a lot of riding to do. All appliances stay, and are less than six months old.

TR B NO ROAD UPPER FISH LAKES | MLS# 21-3566 UPPER FISH LAKES LAKEFRONT Upper Fish Lakes lakefront. 20 x 20 cabin with a metal roof, outhouse, inflatable kayak and 4 snow machines all stay with the cabin. An inventory as remembered by the owners is posted in the documents tab. Cabin is furnished and has a wood stove. This is prime game unit 16A, Owners have walked to Bulchitna Lake to fish for Kings. OWNER FINANCE POSSIBLE!!! 1/2 down 8% due in 5.

Greg Schaaf REALTOR® | License# 138037 C: (907) 317-2713 | O: (907) 261-7557 gschaaf87@gmail.com

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Welcome, Kimberley Hase to the Sarah Bradbury Group at RE/MAX Dynamic Properties. $899,000

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4727 Egret Rock Circle, Anchorage 6 BED / 5.5 BATH / 5173 SQFT

1225 W 12th Avenue, Anchorage 4 BED / 4 BATH / 5,238 SQFT

Large, custom home in desirable Sahalee cul-de-sac with original owners! Pride of ownership shows from the moment you arrive at this well landscaped property complete with paver path, South facing front porch, perennials and mature trees. Upon entering you will be greeted with soaring ceilings, a parlor and formal dining that open to the great room.

MLS# 21-9421

Attractive, three-story, South Addition home with great MIL apt!

This home features charming landscaping and southern front deck which gets amazing sun year round! Paved alley access to heated driveway and 748sqft, 3-car garage. Just two blocks to Westchester Lagoon & Coastal trail! Large open, eat-in kitchen and formal dining room. Two living rooms, one with cozy fireplace! MLS# 21-734

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10741 Luliad Circle, Anchorage 4 BED / 3 BATH / 3,948 SQFT

2206 Kissee Court Anchorage, AK 99517 Vacant Land

Stunning, custom home on nearly an acre emanates elegance and refinement from the moment you open the door. The main level features a gourmet kitchen w/ large island, double-ovens, built-in subzero refrigeration, 6 burner Wolf range, instant hot water dispenser, and custom cabinetry. The formal dining is equipped with built-in buffet, wine fridge and an adjacent gathering area with gas fireplace. MLS# 21-559

Rare opportunity! Vacant land in Old Turnagain abuts Coastal Trail with unobstructed views of Knik Arm. Driveway in place, existing utilities and lot has been cleared. MLS# 19-12257

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16401 Diane Drive

River Hills Estates Anchorage

L19B Telequana Drive Anchorage • MLS#21-3827

$167,000 1/4 acre residential lot in sought after West Anchorage neighborhood. Backs to Hood Creek, West facing & near Coastal Trail.

New cul-de-sac subdivision with easy access off Rabbit Creek Road & just 5 minutes to New Seward Hwy. All lots over 50,000 SF, underground utilities, potential inlet & mountain views on L 1-4 and Little Rabbit Creek Access. L 5 & 6 could have unobstructed views. No HOA-yearly fee of $225 for road plowing & sanding paid direct to Mountain Air Estates. There are fixed locations for well & septic systems mandated by the Municipality of Anchorage. All but lot 5 requires an AdvanTex system. Paved road, drainage & utilities being installed, and part of the approved plat should be completed by end of July 2021.

L2 - $225,000 L3 - $225,000 L5 - $225,000 L6 - $200,000

MLS • #21-9187 MLS • #21-9188 MLS • #21-9190 MLS • #21-9191

4 beds 3 baths 2,497 SF • MLS#21-4853

$648,900 This home has features we’re all looking for, striking views, newer construction, large flat lot, privacy, room for toys and a 6 car attached heated garage! Upper level features great room concept, spacious living room w/corner gas fireplace, laminate flooring, open kitchen with huge breakfast bar, SS appliances & pantry. Off dining area is access newer 18X20 Trex deck through triple pane security door.

Perfect place to enjoy Mt & Inlet views W facing sun exposure & sound of nearby creek. Spacious vaulted master retreat -bath has dual vanities separate shower & soaking tub plus large walk in California closet. 2 additional bedrooms & full bath upstairs.

Downstairs features a spacious entry with slate flooring, large family room, bedroom, full bath, storage & laundry room. Home was rated 5 Star energy efficient in 2010, furnace replaced 2 years ago, humidifier, air purifier, Advantix septic system & flat lot is perfect for parking your toys. No steep driveway here. Over 1,500 sf garage w/ built in shelving, 2 garage doors, man door, larger garage entry with 10 X 16 door & 10 foot+ high ceilings. Large fenced area for pets off garage. Home is pre-inspected, COSA complete and appraisal in at $658,000. Well maintained & ready for lucky new owner.

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3 BD / 2 BA / 2 CG / 1,810 SF / 11,129 SF Lot. Has been used as a successful Air B&B in the past. Ranch Style with a large fenced lot near the airport. Newer Flooring in all rooms except master which has carpet. Walk-in shower in master and also jetted tub. Large Garage is 705 SF with lots of cabinets. Spotless home ready for your touches. Double ovens, gas stove, Shed. MLS# 21-9850. $485,000

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RE A S N O I T C E HOME INSP S N O I T C E P S NOT CODE IN A common misconception is that the ideal home needs to be “Up To Code” when one buys it. But the reality is that once the plans for a home in Anchorage are approved, any future code changes do not apply. So, a foundation excavated in October of 1983, and construction started in January 1984 would not have to comply with the adoption of new codes in 1984. It is a matter of practicality. You cannot expect architects to re-design an entire project because of code changes once they have a set of approved plans on a build not started if the code changes. (As you might imagine there is a flurry of plan submittal every time an adoption date is set to upgrade the codes.)

Practicality The honest truth is that the only way to have a existing home that “meets codes” is to tear it down, and re-build. A home inspector, or appraiser looking at a 1983 home and attempting to see if the home “meets codes” would have to pull out the code books that applied in 1983, and literally go page by page. Even then, it is an impossible task. Most of the code items are concealed.

You cannot see the electrical, the plumbing, the insulation, the structural components … all of these assemblies are concealed behind drywall. This is why code inspections are in multiphases during pre-pour (concrete), pre-insulation, pre-drywall conditions, conditions that allow you to evaluate the work before it is covered up.

The Reality Short of destructive investigations, you just cannot determine if a home was code compliant from a visual walk through on most of the components. On those you can see that are obviously do not meet current code, you would have to pull out the code book to

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see if they were code compliant at the time of construction. This is a good time to say “there is no such thing as grandfathered!”

Just because a component was code approved at the time of construction, if you change the system, you will have to bring it up to code if work is done properly under a MOA permit.

For a home inspector, appraiser, general contractor (without a residential endorsement) or a handyman, we are not authorized to make the statement “this is not to code” unless we hold an ICC (International Construction Code) license that shows we have been board certified through rigorous examination testing that we have an extensive knowledge of the codes from the electrical, mechanical, and structural disciplines. Thus, it is frustrating when I have a handyman, or Realtor begin a conversation about an inspector not properly using codes to describe a defect, or stating the inspector doesn’t know the codes. Actually, most of us do. We also know better than to use the “code” word in our reports. Our own preference is to use the words “current standards” as a way of showing that the construction we observed is poorly conceived.

What use are the Codes then?

Great question! A well trained, competent inspector (or appraiser) will have a rough knowledge of the codes. We will focus on the code changes! It is a hindsight that is most beneficial. In a way codes are an evolving entity, they are put in place, and observed as to how well they perform in practice. Yes, just like the medical profession, it is a “practice” system. If it doesn’t work as designed, the code is changed. We look for these changes. These will highlight what is important for a homebuyer to know. You need to know about major safety issues, things that might hurt you physically. You need to know about major structure issue, things that might hurt you financially.

So, and the end of an inspection there are two very important questions; Is it safe? Are there defects that are going to cost me a ton of money?

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