$575,000
Big Lake, AK 99652
MLS# 26-6236
4 beds | 3 baths | 3212 sqft

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Property Description
Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own a premier waterfront retreat on Big Lake, featuring nearly 300 feet of shoreline tucked within a protected cove. Rebuilt in 2016, this beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends modern comfort with the year-round adventure and natural beauty that make Big Lake one of Alaska's most sought-after destinations.Set in a peaceful, sheltered location,
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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: HO13
Tax ID: 6361000L013-A
School-Elementary: Big Lake
School-Middle: Houston
School-High: Houston
Legal: FOUNTAIN LOT 13-A
Contract Info
Concessions YN: Yes
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 575000
Date-Listing: 2026-05-29
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: 2
Bathrooms Total: 3
Acres: 0.68
SF-Lot: 29620.8
Lot Area Source: Other
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 0
Beds: 4
SF-Res: 3212
Year Built: 2015
Remarks and Directions
Directions: Accessible via ice road from Big Lake North Campground during winter months or boat, float plane in the summer.
Residential Type
B & B Potential: 1
Recreational/Cabin: 1
Single Family Res: 1
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ShowingTime: 1
Exterior Finish
Wood: 1
Heating
Oil: 1
Radiant: 1
Radiant Floor: 1
Wood: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Roof Type
Asphalt: 1
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Construction Type
Wood Frame: 1
Foundation Type
All-Weather Wood: 1
View Type
Lake: 1
Mountains: 1
Unobstructed: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
Island: 1
Lake: 1
Garage Type
Detached: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
Island: 1
Lakefront: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Waterfront Details
Waterfront Name: Big Lake
Floor Style
Two-Story Tradtnl: 1
Features-Interior
CO Detector(s): 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Telephone: 1
Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup: 1
Window Coverings: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Features-Additional
Deck/Patio: 1
View: 1
Waterfront: 1
Waterfront Access: 1
Dock: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Access Type
Floatplane: 1
Water: 1
Sewer Type
Septic Tank: 1
Location Legal and School Info
Area: BG - Big Lake
Street #: L13A
Street Name: Rileys Cove
Closest USPS Town: Big Lake
State: AK
Zip Code: 99652
Property Features
Residential Type: B & B Potential; Recreational/Cabin; Single Family Res
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood
Roof Type: Asphalt; Composition; Shingle
Foundation Type: All-Weather Wood
Floor Style: Two-Story Tradtnl
Garage Type: Detached
Carport Type: None
Heating: Oil; Radiant; Radiant Floor; Wood; Wood Stove
Sewer Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Features-Interior: CO Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s); Telephone; Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup; Window Coverings; Wood Stove
Appliances: Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Dryer; Washer
Features-Additional: Deck/Patio; Dock; View; Waterfront; Waterfront Access
Access Type: Floatplane; Water
View Type: Lake; Mountains; Unobstructed
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: Island; Lakefront
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: Island; Lake
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Supplements
just minutes from Burkeshore Marina, this property offers the perfect balance of accessibility and privacy. Arrive by boat, floatplane, snowmachine, or winter ice road and enjoy every season Alaska has to offer.
Inside, the spacious open-concept design is ideal for entertaining and gathering with family and friends. Expansive windows capture stunning lake views and fill the home with natural light, while in-floor heat, on-demand hot water, updated systems, and high-speed internet provide comfort and convenience throughout the year.
Recent improvements provide additional peace of mind, including replacement of approximately two-thirds of the foundation, installation of waterproofing and a French drain system, regrading of the lot for improved drainage, a new boiler, a new refrigerator, updated plumbing fixtures, and various aesthetic updates throughout the home.
Outside, the property is designed for making memories. A drive-up dock offers effortless lake access, while the generous shoreline creates endless opportunities for boating, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and relaxing by the water. The detached two-bay garage with dedicated shop space provides ample room for boats, snowmachines, recreational gear, tools, and all your Alaska toys.
Whether you're searching for a seasonal escape, family retreat, or unique waterfront residence, this exceptional Big Lake retreat delivers the ultimate waterfront lifestyle with privacy, recreation, and unforgettable views.
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Listing Office: Real Broker Alaska
Last Updated: May - 30 - 2026
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