Nestled between Birch Lake and Meadow Creek, this unique property offers a chance to build equity with a little vision and effort. The original structure began as a cabin and was later lifted and expanded, creating a home with character and a story all its own. While the property's history has been lost over time, many of the original cabin elements remain intact. Outside, you'll find agreenhouse ready for your gardening ambitions along with a separate cabin featuring a wood-burning stove--ideal for hobbies, storage, a workshop, or a cozy retreat. If you've been searching for an affordable property with character, outbuildings, and room to build equity, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for. With Big Lake's thousands of acres of boating, fishing, and recreation just minutes away. Whether you enjoy fishing, paddling, snowmachining, or simply exploring Alaska's outdoors, you'll appreciate the area's abundant recreational opportunities.
For sale
$259,000
1772 S Simms Rd, Wasilla, AK 99623
3beds
1,704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.45 Acres Lot
$258,700 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days |
- 391 |
- 22 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberly Apland,
Elite Real Estate Group
Source: AKMLS,MLS#: 26-6281
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Radiant Floor
Features
- Basement, Den &/Or Office, Family Room, Storage
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,704
- Total interior livable area: 1,704 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Carport
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Wetlands
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Wetlands
- Waterfront features: None, Lake Privileges, River Access
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Poultry Allowed
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 6044B04L003
- Zoning: UNZ
- Zoning description: Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Frame, Log Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wasilla
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,397
- Date on market: 5/31/2026
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Estimated market value
$258,700
$246,000 - $272,000
$2,740/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000+30.2%$152/sqft |
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| 10/26/2024 | Listing removed | $199,000+13.1%$117/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/21/2022 | Pending sale | $175,900$103/sqft |
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| 6/17/2022 | Price change | $175,900-0.1%$103/sqft |
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| 5/23/2022 | Price change | $176,000-2.2%$103/sqft |
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| 5/6/2022 | Price change | $179,900-0.1%$106/sqft |
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| 4/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $180,000-9.5%$106/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $199,000$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,398 +1.1% | $173,900 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $2,372 +7.1% | $170,900 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $2,214 +7.8% | $167,100 +12.7% |
| 2022 | $2,054 +3.8% | $148,300 +13.6% |
| 2021 | $1,978 +2.7% | $130,600 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $1,925 +6.7% | $123,400 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $1,804 +1.2% | $114,700 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $1,782 +5% | $113,900 +8.4% |
| 2017 | $1,698 | $105,100 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $1,698 | $105,700 -7% |
| 2015 | $1,698 | $113,600 -2% |
| 2014 | $1,698 | $115,900 -0.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $116,200 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $115,800 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $116,400 +4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,600 -0.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $112,600 -6.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $120,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $120,900 +2.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,700 +9.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $107,900 +13.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,100 +174.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,600 +1.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,200 -1.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,600 +3.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $33,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 99623
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Big Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Houston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Houston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Big Lake
- Middle: Houston
- High: Houston
Source: AKMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alaska
- Matanuska Susitna Borough
- Wasilla
- 99623
- 1772 S Simms Rd





