IN THE HILLS! 3 bed, 2 bath, Large 1 car garage with workshop area, 2 private acres, with a view of the Tanana River and Alaska Range. This home sits on a flat lot which is a rare find in the hills, set back from the road and has abundant space for parking your RV or other recreational vehicles. Recent upgrades include remodeled main bath, new metal roof with snow breaks, new whole septic system, much of the carpet was replaced with vinyl plank, and new interior paint throughout. The south-facing windows in the large living room are amazing for watching the sunrise and sunset over the mountains. The Primary Suite is complete with a jetted tub and separate shower as well as a double vanity. If you like boating the boat launch is less than 5 miles away.
Incredible VIEW!!! You just can’t beat the amazing view of the Tanana River and Alaska Range right from your own home! This spacious Alaskan log home is nestled on a large flat lot, with a beautifully manicured lawn, in the highly sought after neighborhood of Chena Ridge. The kitchen has been recently updated with new cabinets and flooring. It is open to the dining and family room and has a view. The south facing windows in the large living room are amazing for watching the sunrise and sunset over the mountains. The master suite is complete with a jetted tub for relaxing after a long day. This home has been upgraded with new insulation, sheet rock, replaced logs, and raised ceilings. The hot water heater and furnace are under 4 years old. Outside there is plenty of room to park all your toys. .. even the boat launch is less than 5 miles away. Tim Henry home inspection is on file and repairs are currently underway.
AKMLS #14-17447
Dec 15, 2014
Listed
$279,900
$151/sq ft
AKMLS #98-700147
Feb 2, 1998
Listed
$105,000
$57/sq ft
AKMLS #97-701915
Sep 29, 1997
Listed
$104,900
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,714 (+11.0%)
$55,785 + $316,582
$372,367
2024
$2,444 (+14.8%)
$55,785 + $300,036
$355,821
2023
$2,129 (+9.9%)
$55,785 + $300,036
$355,821
2022
$1,937 (+47.0%)
$55,785 + $280,051
$335,836
2021
$1,318 (+6.7%)
$55,785 + $253,978
$309,763
2020
$1,235 (−69.4%)
$55,785 + $209,920
$265,705
2019
$4,032 (+6.7%)
$55,785 + $206,126
$261,911
2018
$3,780 (−3.0%)
$55,785 + $206,126
$261,911
2017
$3,897 (+4.8%)
$55,785 + $203,289
$259,074
2016
$3,719 (+10.9%)
$55,785 + $199,867
$255,652
2014
$3,354
$46,488 + $188,606
$235,094
Tax history for 1589 Chena Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,714 (+11.0%)
$55,785 + $316,582
$372,367
2024
$2,444 (+14.8%)
$55,785 + $300,036
$355,821
2023
$2,129 (+9.9%)
$55,785 + $300,036
$355,821
2022
$1,937 (+47.0%)
$55,785 + $280,051
$335,836
2021
$1,318 (+6.7%)
$55,785 + $253,978
$309,763
2020
$1,235 (−69.4%)
$55,785 + $209,920
$265,705
2019
$4,032 (+6.7%)
$55,785 + $206,126
$261,911
2018
$3,780 (−3.0%)
$55,785 + $206,126
$261,911
2017
$3,897 (+4.8%)
$55,785 + $203,289
$259,074
2016
$3,719 (+10.9%)
$55,785 + $199,867
$255,652
2014
$3,354
$46,488 + $188,606
$235,094
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,848
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairbanks North Star Borough
APN
454036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RE-2
Rural Estate District
These districts are intended for low density residential development and other compatible uses in areas where community sewer and water systems are unavailable.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SINGLE FAMILY
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size Acres: 2.13
Zoning: Rural Estate Districts-2
Zoning Description: Rural Estate Districts-2
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Wood River
Middle Or Junior School: Ryan
High School: West Valley
Location Information
Directions: Take Chena Pump, Turn right onto Chena Ridge, Mailbox indicates driveway on right hand side of the road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairbanks North Star Borough
APN: 454036
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Woodriver Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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Ryan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
4/10
West Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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Estimated sale price
$384,000 – $464,000
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