$650,000
Palmer, AK 99645
MLS# 26-11499
5 beds | 5 baths | 4044 sqft

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Property Description
This remarkable 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house on 5 acres spans 2,964 square feet and offers a stunning view of Pioneer Peak. Situated in the desirable Butte area of Palmer, the property boasts a prime setting bordering the Matanuska River watershed, ensuring both privacy and natural beauty.
Details
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Location, Legal, and School Info
Region: 1 - Southcentral Alaska Region
Borough/Census Area: 1D - Matanuska Susitna Borough
Grid # (Muni Anch): N/A
Tax Map #-Mat-Su: PA13
Tax ID: r 117N02E28A009
School-Elementary: Butte
School-Middle: Palmer
School-High: Palmer
Builder Name & Co: Wirtanen
Legal: Township 17N Range 2E Section 28 Lot A9
Contract Info
Concessions YN: No
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 650000
Date-Listing: 2026-09-04
Status: Active
Property Info
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Property Attached/Common Walls: No
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 5
Acres: 5
SF-Lot: 217800
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Garage Spaces: 2
SF-Gar: 1080
Carport Spaces: 0
Beds: 5
SF-Res: 4044
Year Built: 2004
Remarks and Directions
Directions: From Palmer take the Old Glenn highway to Bodenburg Loop. Take a right on Bodenbuerg Loop continue to Doc Mckinley Ave. Take a right on Doc Mckinley Avenue. Then take the first driveway on the left.
Residential Type
Single Family Res: 1
To Show
ShowingTime: 1
Listing Terms Financing
AHFC: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Exterior Finish
Wood: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
Radiant Floor: 1
Topography
Sloping: 1
Roof Type
Asphalt: 1
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Construction Type
Wood Frame: 1
Foundation Type
Quad-Lock: 1
View Type
Mountains: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
River: 1
Garage Type
Detached: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
None: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Vinyl: 1
Waterfront Details
Waterfront Name: Matanuska River
Floor Style
Ranch-Raised: 1
Features-Interior
Basement: 1
BR/BA on Main Level: 1
Den &/Or Office: 1
In-Law Floorplan: 1
Jetted Tub: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup: 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Oven: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Freezer: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Washer/Dryer: 1
Features-Additional
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): 1
Deck/Patio: 1
Greenhouse: 1
Horse Property: 1
Landscaping: 1
Poultry Allowed: 1
Private Yard: 1
Road Service Area: 1
RV Parking: 1
Storage: 1
View: 1
Circle Driveway: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Access Type
Dedicated Road: 1
Maintained: 1
Sewer Type
Septic Tank: 1
Location Legal and School Info
Area: PA - Palmer
Street #: 14086
Directional: E
Street Name: Doc Mckinley
Arterial: Avenue
Closest USPS Town: Palmer
State: AK
Zip Code: 99645
Property Features
Residential Type: Single Family Res
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood
Roof Type: Asphalt; Composition; Shingle
Foundation Type: Quad-Lock
Floor Style: Ranch-Raised
Garage Type: Detached
Carport Type: None
Heating: Natural Gas; Radiant Floor
Sewer Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Features-Interior: Basement; BR/BA on Main Level; Den &/Or Office; Jetted Tub; Smoke Detector(s); Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup; In-Law Floorplan
Appliances: Range; Oven; Gas Oven; Refrigerator; Freezer; Dishwasher; Dryer; Washer; Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Laminate; Vinyl
Features-Additional: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU); Poultry Allowed; Private Yard; Deck/Patio; Greenhouse; Horse Property; Landscaping; Road Service Area; Storage; View; Circle Driveway; RV Parking
Access Type: Dedicated Road; Maintained
View Type: Mountains
Topography: Sloping
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: None
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: River
To Show: ShowingTime
Listing Terms Financing: AHFC; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Supplements
The main floor offers a large living room with a wood burning stove, a south facing kitchen that overlooks the landscaped yard. The kitchen cabinets are custom built by a local cabinet builder. Across the main floor all of the ceilings are 9 feet. The primary suite is located just off the entryway; the shower has 4 heads and a walk in closet area. Main floor doors are solid wood.
Built in 2005 with an ICF foundation and spray foam wall insulation, 5-star energy rating. The property also features a spacious 1,080 square foot garage, 12 foot ceilings and it is equipped with a 10k lift. Shop and apartment were added in 2017.
The in-law apartment above the garage is 1080 sq feet and features baseboard heat, a full bathroom, 2 large bedrooms, Kitchen, fridge, stove and a large living room and a utility area. Current tenant is in a month to month lease.
One of the incredible features of this property is the direct access to borough land and the Matanuska River. The kids can spend their time outdoors fishing and exploring til the sun goes down.
Extras include:
20 x 20 gravel pad that is ready for an additional ADU on property. The pad has a 2 year old 1250 gallon tank ready for a leach field. The plan was to make this an independent dwelling for additional guests. This was going to have its own well, power and be fully separated with its own meters.
There is also a chicken pen and coop and a large wood shed or storage area.
The septic will only be certified as a 5 bedroom septic system and the seller will not be upgrading.
The driveway is a ¼ mile long, the best possible privacy from the main road both winter and summer.
Boiler is only 6 years old.
IDX
Listing Office: Tanner Group Premier Real Estate
Last Updated: September - 05 - 2026
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