For sale

$449,900

Est. $2,776/mo —

•

2,100

sq ft

720 Waves Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

About this home

Rare opportunity to live on over half an acre in a cul-de-sac on city utilities. Beautiful and manicured front yard and a natural back yard so you can enjoy the perfect combination of space and privacy. Located on the west side of town, this 3 bedroom, cedar sided home gives you very easy access to UAF. The oversized 2 car garage has 750 square feet offering plenty of room for 2 vehicles and extra space for toys, hobbies or storage. The downstairs bedroom is massive, giving more than enough space to also have an office area. There is a large corner vanity in this bedroom that is plumbed so a sink could be added if desired. The downstairs bathroom has a sauna attached. Enjoy the energy efficiency of the double wall construction and triple pane windows, helping lower your heating bills this winter. The deck is newer, spacious and very well constructed. This home is a find! Come take a look today.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$214Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ted Hedgecock • HEDGECOCK GROUP REAL ESTATE, LLC

Listing updated: Sep 14, 2026 at 08:58am

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$2,776 per month

Principal and interest$2,455

Property taxes

$216

HOA dues

Home insurance

$105

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

University Park Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Ryan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

4/10

West Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

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About Geist

Road

Geist Road, located between University Avenue and the Parks Highway, is a residential and commercial College neighborhood with a spruce-lined streetscape and a low-rise, campus-adjacent feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Geist Road & University Avenue junction, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday services cluster in a steady, practical rhythm. Housing trends toward mid-century and late-20th-century single-family homes, with pockets of newer infill and small multifamily buildings near main corridors. Trail access and greenbelts shape daily routines, with winter-friendly paths linking to larger recreation networks. The University of Alaska Museum of the North, the Georgeson Botanical Garden, and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival at UAF act as cultural anchors. Broad views open toward the Tanana Valley, while the road grid keeps the area oriented to campus and town.

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720 Waves Rd · $449,900

Strong offer

$452K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $452K+ is a strong offer

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Sauna

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Laminate
Tile

Heating & cooling
Oil heating
Baseboard heat
Wood stove

Sale and tax history for 720 Waves Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,586 (+10.0%)

$42,005 + $302,917

$344,922

2024

$2,352 (+1.2%)

$42,005 + $288,943

$330,948

2023

$2,324 (+21.9%)

$42,005 + $288,943

$330,948

2022

$1,906 (+6.7%)

$42,005 + $285,536

$327,541

2021

$1,787 (+13.0%)

$42,005 + $251,096

$293,101

2020

$1,581 (+24.6%)

$42,005 + $237,794

$279,799

2019

$1,269 (−68.8%)

$42,005 + $212,290

$254,295

2018

$4,070 (−0.5%)

$42,005 + $212,290

$254,295

2017

$4,089 (+7.3%)

$42,005 + $204,529

$246,534

2016

$3,810 (+3.1%)

$42,005 + $195,057

$237,062

2014

$3,696

$42,005 + $191,791

$233,796

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Zoning

Beds

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Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.57 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,100

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,100

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairbanks North Star Borough

APN

406945

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 20, 2026.

Two-Family Residential District

This district is intended for medium density residential development and other uses which maintain the medium density residential nature of the district in areas where community sewer and water systems are available.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Livestock production
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Park & open space

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 48-58% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

Fire Factor

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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 • 99709

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

-5

-3

-11

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

77/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.8 hrs

2.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 720 Waves Rd

$449,990

$90 over list price of $450K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $280K to $450K.

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4 years older
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$399,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths1,512 sq ft
500 Loftus Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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19 years newer
SOLD FEB 10, 2026
$419,900 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,328 sq ft
1230 Stillmont Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
$34/sq ft
larger lot
7 years newer
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$279,900 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
2460 Maria St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
$10/sq ft
larger lot
23 years newer

Rental earnings

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