$1,495,000
Soldotna, AK 99669
MLS# 26-6248
4 beds | 2 baths | 3048 sqft

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Property Description
Seller relocating out of state and motivated to sell. Rare opportunity to acquire one of the Kenai Peninsula's premier fly-in lakefront properties on beautiful Longmere Lake near Soldotna. Situated on 2.11 private acres with direct lake frontage, this 3,048 SF property features multiple garages and shop buildings, floatplane access, no known CC&Rs, and exceptional potential for a retreat, Airbnb,
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Location, Legal, and School Info
Region: 1 - Southcentral Alaska Region
Borough/Census Area: 1B - Kenai Peninsula Borough
Grid # (Muni Anch): N/A
Tax Map #-Mat-Su: N/A
Tax ID: 06378037
Taxes (Estimated): 2117
Tax Year: 2025
School-Elementary: Soldotna
School-Middle: Skyview
School-High: Soldotna
Legal: 05N R 09W SEC 30 Seward Meridian KN 2019080 BIRCH FOREST NO 2 LOT 1 BLK 2
Currently Not Used
Subdivision Name: BIRCH FOREST NO 2
Contract Info
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 1495000
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: 0
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Acres: 2.11
SF-Lot: 91911.6
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Year Remodeled: 1995
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned
Garage Spaces: 2
SF-Gar: 1600
Carport Spaces: 1
Beds: 4
SF-Res: 3048
Year Built: 1974
Remarks and Directions
Directions: South on Sterling Highway to Forest Ln. Turn left and proceed to Erlwein Rd. turn left and proceed to the end of the road.
Residential Type
B & B Potential: 1
Recreational/Cabin: 1
Single Family Res: 1
Listing Terms Financing
1031 Exchange: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
VA Loan: 1
Other: 1
Exterior Finish
Wood: 1
Unknown - BTV: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
Wood: 1
Unknown: 1
Topography
Gently Rolling: 1
Level: 1
Roof Type
Asphalt: 1
Composition: 1
Unknown - BTV: 1
Construction Type
Wood Frame: 1
Foundation Type
Poured Concrete: 1
Unknown - BTV: 1
View Type
Lake: 1
Unobstructed: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
Lake: 1
Ocean: 1
River: 1
Unknown-BTV: 1
Garage Type
Detached: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
Lakefront: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Laminate: 1
Linoleum: 1
Waterfront Details
Waterfront Name: Longmere Lake
Motorized: 1
Floor Style
Multi-Level: 1
Two-Story Tradtnl: 1
Features-Interior
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Electric: 1
Family Room: 1
Fireplace: 1
Appliances
Gas Range: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Features-Additional
Airplane Access: 1
Barn/Shop: 1
DSL/Cable Available: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
View: 1
Waterfront: 1
Cable TV: 1
Shed: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Access Type
Dedicated Road: 1
Floatplane: 1
Government: 1
Gravel: 1
Maintained: 1
Water: 1
Sewer Type
Septic Tank: 1
Location Legal and School Info
Area: 330 - Soldotna
Street #: 39290
Street Name: ERLWEIN RD
Closest USPS Town: Soldotna
State: AK
Zip Code: 99669
Subdivision Name: BIRCH FOREST NO 2
Property Features
Residential Type: B & B Potential; Recreational/Cabin; Single Family Res
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood; Unknown - BTV
Roof Type: Asphalt; Composition; Unknown - BTV
Foundation Type: Poured Concrete; Unknown - BTV
Floor Style: Multi-Level; Two-Story Tradtnl
Garage Type: Detached
Carport Type: None
Heating: Natural Gas; Wood; Unknown
Sewer Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Features-Interior: Ceiling Fan(s); Electric; Family Room; Fireplace
Appliances: Gas Range; Oven; Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Laminate; Linoleum
Features-Additional: Airplane Access; Barn/Shop; Cable TV; DSL/Cable Available; Garage Door Opener; Shed; View; Waterfront
Access Type: Dedicated Road; Floatplane; Government; Gravel; Maintained; Water
View Type: Lake; Unobstructed
Topography: Gently Rolling; Level
Waterfront Details: Motorized
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: Lakefront
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: Lake; Ocean; River; Unknown-BTV
Listing Terms Financing: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; VA Loan; Other
Supplements
39290 Erlwein Rd | Soldotna, Alaska ID#06378037
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
Direct Longmere Lake frontage
Floatplane accessible waterfront property
2.11 private acres
Approximately 3,048 finished square feet
Detached Garage 880SF
Detached Shop Buildings 770SF
Private well and septic
Mature spruce and birch trees throughout property
Circular driveway with abundant parking
No known HOA or CC&Rs
Potential for Airbnb, lodge, retreat, or expansion
Year round recreation access
Minutes from downtown Soldotna and Sterling
Near world famous salmon fishing and outdoor recreation
LOCATION ADVANTAGES
One of the most attractive features of this property is its rare balance of seclusion and accessibility. While the property offers a peaceful lakefront setting surrounded by Alaska wilderness, it remains conveniently close to modern amenities and recreation hubs.
Nearby destinations include:
Downtown Soldotna just minutes away
Kenai River fishing access nearby
Soldotna Airport within a short drive
Grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping nearby
Central Peninsula Hospital conveniently located nearby
Kenai Municipal Airport within easy driving distance
Homer, Cooper Landing, and Seward recreation corridors accessible for day trips
This location makes the property especially attractive for seasonal visitors, Airbnb guests, floatplane owners, fishing tourism, and Anchorage buyers seeking a fly in weekend retreat.
WHY BUYERS LOVE THIS PROPERTY
Properties with direct floatplane access on large recreational lakes are becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Kenai Peninsula. Longmere Lake is highly regarded among pilots, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and second home buyers for its scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and convenient location near Soldotna.
This property offers exceptional flexibility and future potential for luxury vacation rental use, executive retreat potential, seasonal fly in tourism, boutique fishing lodge conversion, or long term Alaska legacy ownership.
Buyers searching for Alaska lakefront property, Kenai Peninsula waterfront homes, floatplane accessible real estate, Alaska retreat properties, fishing lodge opportunities, recreational property, or luxury Alaska getaway potential will immediately recognize the uniqueness of this offering.
The detached structures and expansive acreage create future opportunities for guest cabins, expanded garage space, boat and floatplane storage, RV accommodations, workshop conversion, or additional recreational infrastructure.
RESIDENCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
The residence offers approximately 3,048 square feet of living space with multiple updates and improvements completed over time, including furnace replacement and conversion to natural gas, lower level living expansion, roofing updates, and remodeling improvements.
Additional improvements include:
Detached 720 square foot garage and shop
Additional 880 square foot detached garage and storage structure
Gravel driveway
Landscaping improvements
Ample exterior parking
Utilities include private well and private septic systems.
ALASKA LIFESTYLE APPEAL
Launch your floatplane directly from the lake, fish nearby world famous salmon rivers, and enjoy privacy, recreation, and freedom while remaining conveniently connected to the Kenai Peninsula road system. This is the type of Alaska property that appeals to bush pilots, aviation enthusiasts, outdoor recreation buyers, investors, fishing guides, remote workers, and buyers seeking authentic Alaska living.
ALASKA WATERFRONT LIVING AT ITS FINEST
From floatplane access and private lake frontage to world class fishing and year round recreation, this Longmere Lake property offers a rare opportunity to own a true Alaska lifestyle retreat in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula. Whether you are searching for a private getaway, luxury second home, investment property, Airbnb opportunity, or future lodge potential, 39290 Erlwein Rd delivers exceptional flexibility, privacy, and long term value. With no known CC&Rs, direct access to one of the area's premier recreational lakes, and convenient proximity to downtown Soldotna, this is the kind of Alaska property that rarely becomes available and is nearly impossible to replicate.
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Listing Office: Mossy Oak Properties of Alaska - Wasilla
Last Updated: May - 30 - 2026
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