$1,375,000
Chitina, AK 99566
MLS# 25-12382
6 beds | 3 baths | 3560 sqft

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Property Description
Discover a truly extraordinary property in one of Alaska's most iconic and awe-inspiring locations. Nestled just outside the historic town of McCarthy, this 5± acre gem offers a rare blend of natural beauty, modern comforts, and entrepreneurial potential — all within the majestic Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Details
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Location, Legal, and School Info
Region: 3 - Interior & North Alaska Regions - All
Borough/Census Area: 3B - Eastern Interior
Grid # (Muni Anch): N/A
Tax Map #-Mat-Su: N/A
Tax ID: 000000000
School-Elementary: Kenny Lake
School-Middle: Kenny Lake
School-High: Kenny Lake
Builder Name & Co: Fireweed Mountain Lodge
Legal: Tr 25 Kennicott River Land Tracts, Plat 63-10
Contract Info
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Price-List: 1375000
Date-Listing: 2025-04-18
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: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Acres: 5
SF-Lot: 217800
Lot Area Source: Owner
Zoning: UNK - Unknown
Garage Spaces: 1
Carport Spaces: 0
Beds: 6
SF-Res: 3560
Year Built: 2015
Remarks and Directions
Directions: Call for Directions
Residential Type
B & B in Operation: 1
B & B Potential: 1
Recreational/Cabin: 1
Exterior Finish
Log: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Oil: 1
Wood: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Topography
Gently Rolling: 1
Construction Type
Wood Frame: 1
Foundation Type
Poured Concrete: 1
Wtrfrnt-Access Near
Creek: 1
Garage Type
Attached: 1
Wtrfrnt-Frontage
Creek: 1
Carport Type
None: 1
Floor Style
Cabin: 1
Chalet/A-Frame: 1
Log: 1
Features-Interior
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Telephone: 1
Washer &/Or Dryer: 1
Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup: 1
Features-Additional
Deck/Patio: 1
Fire Pit: 1
View: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Sewer Type
Septic Tank: 1
Location Legal and School Info
Area: 855 - Eastern Interior - All
Street #: Mile 59
Street Name: McCarthy
Arterial: Road
Closest USPS Town: Chitina
State: AK
Zip Code: 99566
Property Features
Residential Type: B & B in Operation; B & B Potential; Recreational/Cabin
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Log; Wood
Foundation Type: Poured Concrete
Floor Style: Cabin; Chalet/A-Frame; Log
Garage Type: Attached
Carport Type: None
Heating: Oil; Wood; Wood Stove
Sewer Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Features-Interior: Smoke Detector(s); Telephone; Washer &/Or Dryer; Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup
Features-Additional: Deck/Patio; Fire Pit; View
Topography: Gently Rolling
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: Creek
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: Creek
Supplements
Once a thriving copper mining town, McCarthy has become one of Alaska's most sought-after destinations second only to Denali National Park in visitor popularity. Unlike other former mining towns that have long since been transformed, McCarthy retains its authentic character while standing on the brink of upscale development. National Geographic and other major publications have featured this region for its raw beauty, rich history, and unmatched adventure potential.
Located at Mile 59 of McCarthy Road, this property offers something incredibly rare: full drive-up access on the west side of the Kennecott River. You can pull straight into the garage, unload supplies with ease, and enjoy the convenience of being just 1.5 miles from McCarthy's town center by foot, bike, or ATV. Several nearby landing options for pilots include a gravel airstrip only 0.1± miles from the property line.
Thoughtfully developed with deep respect for the natural surroundings, this turnkey homestead features a 2,600± square foot modern main home and three beautifully crafted log cabins, all set up for comfortable, off-grid living. Every essential amenity is covered with a DEC-approved five-bedroom septic system, two producing wells (75-foot residential and 85-foot commercial), and high-capacity generators.
Whether you're seeking a serene retreat, a launchpad for adventure tourism, or a unique investment property, this extraordinary slice of Alaskan paradise offers it all privacy, access, history, and potential. Step into a lifestyle that combines rugged independence with refined living, surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery on Earth.
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Listing Office: Real Broker Alaska
Last Updated: September - 26 - 2025
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