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  • Price cut: $5K (8/10)
    $490,000

    20262 E Birch Hill Dr, Palmer, AK 99645

    3beds
    1,700sqft
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    $3,110/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1996
    0.98 Acres Lot
    $486,300 Zestimate®
    $288/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wake up to breathtaking mountain views stretching across the Knik Valley from this peaceful hillside home. Tucked into a quiet setting, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy and everyday functionality. The kitchen features high-quality cabinetry, while large windows invite the surrounding scenery indoors.Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard complete with a greenhouse, chicken coop, two storage sheds, and plenty of room to relax, garden, or simply soak in the views. One of this property's most exceptional features is that it borders Chugach State Park, offering the rare opportunity to have thousands of acres of protected wilderness as your neighbor. Wildlife is part of everyday life here, with frequent visits from moose and an abundance of birds, creating a peaceful setting that changes with every season. Whether you enjoy hiking, exploring nature, photography, or simply appreciating the quiet beauty of Alaska, this location offers an unmatched connection to the outdoors. The oversized garage includes a finished, heated upper-level bonus room with its own exterior entrance--ideal for a home office, studio, workout space, hobby room, or guest overflow. If you're looking for a property that combines incredible views, privacy, abundant wildlife, and versatile outbuildings, this is one you won't want to miss. The Birch Hill area is known for its elevated homesites overlooking the Knik River and Chugach Mountains while still offering a convenient commute to Palmer and Anchorage.
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    Listed by:

    Ryan Moravitz,

    RMG Real Estate Valley Office

    Source: AKMLS,MLS#: 26-9210MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Oil, Wood Stove
      Features
      • Storage
      • Has basement: No
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,700
      • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, No Carport
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), River
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: River
      • Waterfront features: None, No Access
      Lot
      • Size: 0.98 Acres
      • Features: Poultry Allowed, Views
      Details
      • Additional structures: Poultry Coop, Greenhouse, Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 3399B02L006
      • Zoning: UNZ
      • Zoning description: Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1996
      • Major remodel year: 2022

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Lift Station, Septic Tank
      • Water: Private, Well

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Palmer

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $288/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $313,200
      • Annual tax amount: $4,699
      • Date on market: 7/23/2026
      • Road surface type: Dirt

        Estimated market value

        $486,300

        $462,000 - $511,000

        $2,749/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/10/2026Price change$490,000-1%$288/sqft
        Source: AKMLS #26-9210 Report a problem
        7/25/2026Listed for sale$495,000$291/sqft
        Source: AKMLS #26-9210 Report a problem
        7/17/2007Sold--
        Source: AKMLS #07-8834 Report a problem
        8/26/2004Sold--
        Source: AKMLS #04-207570 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,527 +38.8%$313,200 +42.4%
        2024$3,262 +5.6%$219,900 +4.4%
        2023$3,088 +3.2%$210,600 +10.2%
        2022$2,991 +2.9%$191,100 +13.4%
        2021$2,907 +3.2%$168,500 +6%
        2020$2,816 +3.9%$159,000 +4.7%
        2019$2,710 +1.5%$151,900 +1%
        2018$2,671 +15.5%$150,400 +2%
        2017$2,313 $147,400 -0.9%
        2016$2,313 $148,800 +3%
        2015$2,313 $144,400 +4.7%
        2014$2,313 $137,900 +0.6%
        2013-- $137,100 +0.7%
        2012-- $136,200 -4.8%
        2011-- $143,100 +0.1%
        2010-- $143,000 -1.6%
        2009-- $145,300 -1%
        2008-- $146,700
        2007-- $146,700 +4.6%
        2006-- $140,200 +9.4%
        2005-- $128,200 +15.4%
        2004-- $111,100 +6.2%
        2003-- $104,600 +4.8%
        2002-- $99,800 +0.5%
        2001-- $99,300 +2.7%
        2000-- $96,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 99645

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        1 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Butte
        • Middle: Palmer
        • High: Palmer

        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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