$259,000
Big Lake, AK 99652
MLS# 26-6281
3 beds | 1 baths | 1704 sqft
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Property Description
Nestled between Birch Lake and Meadow Creek, this unique property offers a chance to build equity with a little vision and effort. The original structure began as a cabin and was later lifted and expanded, creating a home with character and a story all its own. While the property's history has been lost over time, many of the original cabin elements remain intact. Outside, you'll find a
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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: HO11
Tax ID: 6044B04L003
Taxes (Estimated): 2397.91
Tax Year: 2025
School-Elementary: Big Lake
School-Middle: Houston
School-High: Houston
Legal: Birch Park L3 B4
Currently Not Used
Subdivision Name: Birch Park
Contract Info
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 259000
Date-Listing: 2026-05-30
Status: Active
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: 0
Bathrooms Total: 1
Acres: 0.45
SF-Lot: 19602
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Garage Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 0
Beds: 3
SF-Res: 1704
Year Built: 1970
Remarks and Directions
Directions: From Parks Hwy, left on Big Lake Road, right on S Birch Lake Road, right on S Simms Road, house on left, look for sign.
Residential Type
Single Family Res: 1
Miscellaneous
Basement Status: Partially Finished
To Show
ShowingTime: 1
Listing Terms Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA 203(k): 1
See Remarks: 1
Exterior Finish
Log: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Oil: 1
Radiant Floor: 1
Topography
Level: 1
Roof Type
Metal: 1
Construction Type
Log: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Foundation Type
Block: 1
View Type
Wetlands: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
Lake: 1
River: 1
Garage Type
None: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
None: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Flooring
Hardwood: 1
Laminate: 1
Concrete: 1
Floor Style
Two-Story Reverse: 1
Features-Interior
Basement: 1
Den &/Or Office: 1
Family Room: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Gas Range: 1
Oven: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Gas Water Heater: 1
Features-Additional
Fixer Upper: 1
Greenhouse: 1
Poultry Allowed: 1
Private Yard: 1
Storage: 1
Shed: 1
Water Source
Private: 1
Well: 1
Access Type
Dedicated Road: 1
Dirt: 1
Gravel: 1
Maintained: 1
Mortgage Info
EM Minimum Deposit: 2500
Sewer Type
Septic Tank: 1
Location Legal and School Info
Area: BG - Big Lake
Street #: 1772
Directional: S
Street Name: Simms
Arterial: Road
Closest USPS Town: Big Lake
State: AK
Zip Code: 99652
Subdivision Name: Birch Park
Property Features
Residential Type: Single Family Res
Construction Type: Log; Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Log; Wood
Roof Type: Metal
Foundation Type: Block
Floor Style: Two-Story Reverse
Garage Type: None
Carport Type: None
Heating: Baseboard; Oil; Radiant Floor
Sewer Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private; Well
Features-Interior: Basement; Den &/Or Office; Family Room; Wood Stove
Appliances: Range; Gas Range; Oven; Gas Oven; Refrigerator; Dryer; Washer; Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood; Laminate; Concrete
Features-Additional: Poultry Allowed; Private Yard; Fixer Upper; Greenhouse; Shed; Storage
Access Type: Dedicated Road; Dirt; Gravel; Maintained
View Type: Wetlands
Topography: Level
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: None
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: Lake; River
To Show: ShowingTime
Listing Terms Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA 203(k); See Remarks
Supplements
greenhouse ready for your gardening ambitions along with a separate cabin featuring a wood-burning stove--ideal for hobbies, storage, a workshop, or a cozy retreat. If you've been searching for an affordable property with character, outbuildings, and room to build equity, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
With Big Lake's thousands of acres of boating, fishing, and recreation just minutes away. Whether you enjoy fishing, paddling, snowmachining, or simply exploring Alaska's outdoors, you'll appreciate the area's abundant recreational opportunities.
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Listing Office: Elite Real Estate Group
Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026
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