About This Home
Extraordinary Alaska Retreat | Matanuska Glacier & River Frontage | As Seen on TVOnce-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own nearly 34 private, heavily forested acres with breathtaking views of the iconic Matanuska Glacier and direct frontage along the Matanuska River. This stunning hand-crafted log home is the ultimate Alaskan sanctuary, offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and the perfectblend of modern comfort and self-sufficient living -- and was even featured in multiple episodes of Season 2 of the hit Discovery Channel series Building Alaska! The thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home welcomes abundant natural light through expansive windows that frame the spectacular surrounding wilderness. A massive deck invites you to take in the glacier views in every season. Inside, you'll find warm, rustic character at every turn, including a private cold storage room and a rejuvenating sauna. The stunning soapstone fireplace is a true centerpiece -- an exceptionally efficient heat source that absorbs and radiates warmth long after the fire has died down, keeping the home cozy throughout even the coldest Alaska winters. The property is as functional as it is beautiful. A whole-property generator provides reliable backup power for all buildings, including the high tunnel and greenhouse. The high tunnel currently houses chicken coops but can easily be converted for growing during the season. The circular driveway provides elegant access through the mature trees, and the varied terrain -- a blend of level ground and gently sloped acreage -- offers endless possibilities. Vehicle and equipment storage is second to none, with an attached 2-car garage, a 2.5-space shop, and an additional 4-car shop -- 8 total garage spaces to house all your tools, toys, and equipment. With its dramatic glacier and river views, television notoriety, and incredible acreage, this property is a rare opportunity unlike any other -- whether you envision it as a high-end Airbnb or vacation rental, an eco-tourism or guided adventure basecamp, a wellness retreat, or simply a breathtaking full-time homestead or legacy property. Alaska's Matanuska Valley draws visitors from around the world, and this one-of-a-kind home is perfectly positioned to make the most of that demand. Properties like this simply do not come along often -- don't miss your chance to own a true piece of Alaskan history.
Home Highlights
Property Details
Beds & Baths
- Number of Bedrooms: 3
- Number of Bathrooms: 3
- Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
- Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
- Living Area: 2400 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Fireplace(s),Radiant Floor,Wood
- ✓ Has Heating
- Heating Fuel: Fireplace S
Fireplace & Spa
- Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove
- ✓ Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
- Flooring: Bamboo
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
- Stories: 2
- Levels: Two
- Floors: Bamboo
View
- ✓ Has a View
- View: Glacier, Mountain(s)
Exterior Home Features
- Roof: Asphalt Metal Shingle
- Other Structures: Workshop, Barn/Shop, Poultry Coop, Greenhouse
- Exterior: Private Yard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
- Number of Garage Spaces: 8
- Number of Covered Spaces: 8
- ✓ No Carport
- ✓ Has a Garage
- ✓ Has an Attached Garage
- ✓ Has Open Parking
- Parking Spaces: 8
- Parking: Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,RV Access/Parking,Attached,Detached,No Carport
Frontage
- ✓ Waterfront
- Road Frontage: Dedicated Road, Private Road
- ✓ On Waterfront
Water & Sewer
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Body: Matnuska River
Surface & Elevation
- Topography: Bluff, Gently Rolling, Level, Sloping
Year Built
- Year Built: 2015
Property Type / Style
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
- Structure Type: B & B Potential, Single Family Res
- Architecture: B & B Potential, Single Family Res
Building
- Construction Materials: Log, Log Siding
- ✓ Not a New Construction
- ✓ Not Attached Property
Property Information
- Parcel Number: 7479000T00B
Price
- List Price: $1,650,000
- Price Per Sqft: $688
Direction & Address
- City: Chickaloon
School Information
- Elementary School: Glacier View
- Jr High / Middle School: Glacier View
- High School: Glacier View
Listing Agent
- Listing ID: 26-5186
Building Area
- Building Area: 2400 Square Feet