$430,000
1003 W 53rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518
MLS# 26-5490
2 beds  |  2 baths  |  1872 sqft


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1003 West 53rd Avenue Twlight view New Driveway 2023 Covered Entryway Roomy covered entryway Tile flooring in covered entry area Living Space Interior entryway door to right to flex room and full bath living area taken from loft vaulted ceilings living area living area Kitchen & dining area dining area Kitchen Dining area Door to garage (storage) Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Flex Room (office, etc) Flex room Full bath main level Family Room Family Room Family Room Family Room Family Room fireplace is considered non-functioning by the Seller and will be sold as-is. The Seller never used it while owning the home and can not make any claim about its condition. file cabinets remain stairs to upper level Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Upper Level Bath Bedroom No 2. upper level Bedroom No. 2 upper level Bedroom No. 2 Bedroom No. 2 mini loft area Laundry area (washer only) Garage (used for storage) Garage (used for storage) Rear of home Rear of Home Storage Shed Rear of home side yard side yard side yard Backyard Moose Winter Sunsets Beautiful Tulips Gorgeous Grounds Many Perennials! The Grounds Lilacs in Bloom Peonies in Bloom Winter View The Grounds The Grounds Native Ferns Lilacs . . Garden Area The Grounds Mountain views The Grounds Lush Grounds building materials remain! Lots of good building materials!
Open House (05/17/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

Property Description
Nestled in a discreet corner of city life, this vintage cabin with Spanish-inspired accents blends rugged wilderness vibes with urban amenities. Flexible extra room on main level (home office, guest space, or cozy retreat) plus small loft w/skylight--a perfect perch to stargaze or simply soak in the treetop sway. Fenced yard w/shed and alley access has an abundance of perennials,

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Property Info
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Property Attached/Common Walls: No
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total: 2
Acres: 0.19
SF-Lot: 8400
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Zoning: R2A - Two Family Residential
Garage Spaces: 1
SF-Gar: 390
Carport Spaces: 0
Beds: 2
SF-Res: 1872
Year Built: 1949
Location, Legal, and School Info
Region: 1 - Southcentral Alaska Region
Borough/Census Area: 1A - Anchorage Municipality
Grid # (Muni Anch): SW1929
Tax Map #-Mat-Su: N/A
Tax ID: 0103423400001
Taxes (Estimated): 5454
Tax Year: 2025
School-Elementary: Campbell
School-Middle: Romig
School-High: West Anchorage
Legal: Sperstad L21 Blk B
Currently Not Used
Subdivision Name: Sperstad L12 Block B
Contract Info
Concessions YN: Yes
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 430000
Date-Listing: 2026-05-15
Status: Active
Remarks and Directions
Directions: From International Airport Rd, South on Cope Street, West on 53rd. Property is on the right.
Residential Type
Single Family Res: 1
To Show
ShowingTime: 1
Listing Terms Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Exterior Finish
Log: 1
Masonry: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Topography
Level: 1
Roof Type
Asphalt: 1
Membrane: 1
Shingle: 1
Construction Type
Concrete: 1
Log: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Other: 1
Foundation Type
Block: 1
Poured Concrete: 1
Unknown - BTV: 1
View Type
Mountains: 1
Partial: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
None: 1
Garage Type
Attached: 1
Other-See Remarks: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
None: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Linoleum: 1
Tile: 1
Floor Style
Log: 1
Two-Story Tradtnl: 1
Features-Interior
CO Detector(s): 1
Den &/Or Office: 1
Electric: 1
Fireplace: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Window Coverings: 1
Appliances
Gas Range: 1
Range Hood: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Gas Water Heater: 1
Features-Additional
Covenant/Restriction: 1
Deck/Patio: 1
DSL/Cable Available: 1
Fenced Yard: 1
In City Limits: 1
Landscaping: 1
Paved Driveway: 1
Private Yard: 1
Storage: 1
View: 1
Shed: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Access Type
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Mortgage Info
EM Minimum Deposit: 3500
Dining Room Type
Area: 1
Sewer Type
Public Sewer: 1
Docs Avl for Review
Docs Posted on MLS: 1
Location Legal and School Info
Area: 15 - W Tudor Rd - Dimond Blvd
Street #: 1003
Directional: W
Street Name: 53rd
Arterial: Avenue
Closest USPS Town: Anchorage
State: AK
Zip Code: 99518
Subdivision Name: Sperstad L12 Block B
Property Features
Residential Type: Single Family Res
Construction Type: Concrete; Log; Wood Frame; Other
Exterior Finish: Log; Masonry; Wood
Roof Type: Asphalt; Membrane; Shingle
Foundation Type: Block; Poured Concrete; Unknown - BTV
Floor Style: Log; Two-Story Tradtnl
Garage Type: Attached; Other-See Remarks
Carport Type: None
Heating: Baseboard; Electric; Natural Gas
Sewer Type: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Dining Room Type: Area
Features-Interior: CO Detector(s); Den &/Or Office; Electric; Fireplace; Smoke Detector(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Window Coverings
Appliances: Gas Range; Range Hood; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Linoleum; Tile
Features-Additional: Fenced Yard; Private Yard; Covenant/Restriction; Deck/Patio; DSL/Cable Available; In City Limits; Landscaping; Shed; Storage; View; Paved Driveway
Access Type: Maintained; Paved
View Type: Mountains; Partial
Topography: Level
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: None
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: None
To Show: ShowingTime
Listing Terms Financing: Cash; Conventional
Docs Avl for Review: Docs Posted on MLS
Supplements
lilacs, native ferns, garden area and more. This home truly offers the serene feel of being off grid without leaving the city. Easy airport access and your very own Totem Pole to greet you upon arrival. For those that don't want a traditional "cookie-cutter" home, this authentic cabin provides the rugged serenity you would expect from a true northern retreat. New boiler and water heater just installed. Many upgrades throughout the years--list of improvements included with listing information.

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Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty

Last Updated: May - 15 - 2026

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