Welcome to 5789 Haystack Drive, a truly Alaskan property offering privacy, sweeping views, multiple buildings, and 4.71 acres of usable land approximately 35 minutes north of Fairbanks. The main home features a craftsman-style exterior with a warm cabin-inspired interior and is designed to take full advantage of its elevated setting and impressive views. The first floor includes a spacious living room with fireplace, kitchen, full bathroom, large laundry room, and a generously sized bedroom. An oversized crawl space, closer in size and functionality to a partial basement, provides excellent access to the home’s utilities along with additional storage potential. Upstairs, the private primary suite feels like its own retreat, featuring a separate foyer, walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom, and private balcony overlooking the surrounding landscape. A wraparound deck extends the living space outdoors and provides multiple areas to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the view. A long private driveway leads to the main residence and a detached two-car garage measuring approximately 1,100 square feet, providing substantial space for vehicles, equipment, storage, or workshop use. Near the entrance to the property is an additional rustic dry guest cabin measuring just under 400 square feet. The cabin offers excellent flexibility for guest accommodations, a private workspace, recreational use, or potential rental income. A second garage at the front of the property provides more than 500 additional square feet for parking, workshop space, storage, snowmachines, four-wheelers, boats, and other Alaskan toys. The 4.71-acre parcel offers relatively flat, usable terrain with room for additional outbuildings, recreational space, gardens, or future improvements. Positioned above the inversion, the property enjoys an elevated setting with expansive views from much of the main homesite. Access is from Haystack Drive, a wide gravel road connecting to the highway, making the commute into Fairbanks surprisingly manageable. The highway is generally state maintained and plowed, while cell phone service and internet availability provide the connectivity needed for everyday living. With multiple garages, a guest cabin, usable acreage, privacy, incredible views, and space for virtually every Alaskan hobby, 5789 Haystack Drive offers the character and lifestyle buyers hope to find when they imagine owning a property in Interior Alaska.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
4.79 acresLot Size
$298Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nic Williams• THE REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE
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K - 12
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Weller Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 16.1mi
8/10
Tanana Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 18.8mi
6/10
Lathrop High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 19.6mi
5/10
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About
Haystack
Haystack, located between the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and the Chena River, is a rural and residential Fox neighborhood with a spruce-lined landscape and wide-open lots. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Steese Highway corridor near the Fox Road area, where roadhouse-style stops, trailhead chatter, and winter-ready gear set an outdoors-first tone. Housing leans toward cabins and practical single-family homes with long driveways, woodpiles, and views that open up between trees. Life here tracks the seasons, with aurora nights and long summer evenings shaping routines. A short drive connects to Fairbanks’ museums, markets, and dining without changing the quiet, off-the-grid feel.
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5789 Haystack Dr · $649,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 56 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.0%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$649,900
Median sale price in this area is $358,823. (45% lower than this home)
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0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Skylights
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Freezer
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Washer
Dryer
Main-level laundry
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Tile flooring
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Ceiling fans
Oil heating
Wood heating
Radiant heating
Wood stove
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Property has a view
Smoke detectors
Home design
Single-family residence
2 stories
Parking
Total of 8 parking spaces
3-car garage
Detached garage with garage door opener
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Fiber cement and stone exterior
Utilities
Crawl space basement
Other
Approximately 4.79 acres
Zoned General Use District - 1
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Stunning custom home in the hills built just for Fairbanks, Alaska, situated on 4.8 acres featuring picturesque northern views of the White Mountains. Beautiful inside and out, this home boasts 1,762 square footage of living space and an oversized 1,092 square foot heated 2-car garage. One bedroom, a full bath and laundry are located on the main level and lead into an open concept kitchen and living space filled with lots of natural light and impressive views through energy efficient triple-pane windows. The upstairs features a large master bedroom and ensuite with a private balcony from which you can watch majestic displays of the Northern Lights. A loft space overlooking the living room is perfect for a home office. Custom tile work in both bathrooms, vaulted tongue and groove pine ceilings, custom cabinetry and staircase handrails shows all the character and craftsmanship in the home. Built over a fully usable crawl space accessible by stairs from the main level providing additional storage, workshop space, and access to all mechanical equipment. Some additional custom features include 2x6 construction with 1” R-TECH insulation on both inside and outside walls, 5/8” sheetrock inside with ½” OSB outside covered with cement board lap siding, and 2" rigid foam board insulating the ceiling as well as an HRV system make this home extremely energy efficient. Radiant floor heat throughout and a Harmon wood stove will keep you warm during the winter months. Approximately 3 cords of dry birch conveys with the sale of the home. The detached 2-car garage provides plenty of storage space for all your Alaskan vehicles, is heated by a Monitor stove but could be heated by radiant floor heat as well and also includes an HRV system. An added bonus to the main house and garage is a 16’ x 20’ dry cabin with a 24’ x 24’ garage at the front of the property that would be perfect for a rental after some minimal clean-up work. Just a short scenic drive north of Fairbanks, this home provides access to the White Mountain trails accessible right from Haystack Drive and quick access to the Chatanika River perfect for fishing and camping: all situated in GU-1 zoning! This home has it all and is a must see! Offers to be reviewed Monday, March 28th.
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Last updated by owner on Apr 10, 2023.
GU-1
General Use 1 District
This district is intended to be located in rural areas where community sewer and water systems are unavailable.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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1/10 Air Factor
Minimal risk of unhealthy air over next 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairbanks, AK • 99712
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Fairbanks. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,061 per month, based on comparable rentals