If you want to live 20 minutes from downtown Fairbanks with stunning views, this is the house you should be looking at. Located just 10 miles from shopping, entertainment, and local restaurants in Fairbanks, this custom-built white pine log home on Chena Ridge offers breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Alaska Range, Denali, and the Tanana River. Large windows flood the home with natural light, allowing you to enjoy the stunning landscape year-round. Designed for entertaining, the open-concept kitchen features elegant hickory cabinetry, generous counter space, and a breakfast bar that flows into the expansive great room with vaulted cathedral-style ceilings. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a mother-in-law suite, there’s ample space for family and guests. The home also includes a spacious family room, a theater room, an office, and a versatile fifth "bedroom." Outside, you'll find an oversized garage perfect for storing all your Alaskan toys—plus a loft space for extra storage. Set on 1.8 acres, this home offers the perfect blend of rural Alaskan seclusion with easy access to town. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a stunning retreat just minutes from Fairbanks!
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2251 Chief John Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
4beds
4,377sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
1.8 Acres Lot
$688,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,929 Estimated rent
Home value
$688,500
$640,000 - $737,000
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Mother-in-law suiteStunning viewsBreathtaking panoramic vistasSpacious family roomVaulted cathedral-style ceilingsLarge windowsOversized garage
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Listed by:
Jewel Addison 907-978-9066,
THE REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE
Bought with:
Jewel Addison
Source: GFMLS,MLS#: 157054
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Den/Study/Office, Media Room, Mother-In-Law
Heating
- Wood Stove, Radiant Floor, Hot Water, Fireplace
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), HRV, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,377
- Total interior livable area: 4,377 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Detached/HTD, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck/Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Lawn, Internet Available
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Exterior Hot Tub, Interior Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Territorial, Water, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,River
Lot
- Size: 1.8 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0468690
- Zoning: N/A
- Zoning description: General Use District - 1
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Log Profile, 2x6
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- 21-30 yrs
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Chief John Heig
Location
- Region: Fairbanks
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $595,037
- Annual tax amount: $9,705
- Date on market: 3/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash/Refinance
- Road surface type: Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source:  GFMLS #157054 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2025 | Pending sale | $685,000$156/sqft |
Source: GFMLS #157054 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Price change | $685,000-1.8%$156/sqft |
Source: GFMLS #157054 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $697,400$159/sqft |
Source: GFMLS #157054 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Listing removed | $697,400$159/sqft |
Source: GFMLS #156177 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2024 | Price change | $697,400-0.4%$159/sqft |
Source: GFMLS #156177 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $699,900+27.3%$160/sqft |
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| 1/28/2021 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2020 | Price change | $549,900-2.7%$126/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 GOLD RUSH #145470 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $564,900$129/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 GOLD RUSH #145229 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2015 | Sold | -- |
Source:  AKMLS #15-11330 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,705 +3.1% | $595,037 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $9,410 +0.2% | $581,650 -0.6% |
| 2023 | $9,390 +2.5% | $585,259 +8.8% |
| 2022 | $9,159 -3.1% | $538,095 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $9,453 +5.6% | $507,024 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $8,951 +12.2% | $477,915 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $7,974 +5.9% | $460,105 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $7,528 | $453,700 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $7,528 +11.8% | $451,689 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $6,736 | $443,861 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $6,736 | $444,589 -1.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $451,113 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $452,094 +3.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $435,435 +22.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $355,277 +3.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $343,795 +0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $341,665 -2.4% |
| 2007 | $5,785 +0.2% | $350,190 +7.8% |
| 2005 | $5,771 +121.2% | $324,937 +131.3% |
| 2003 | $2,609 0% | $140,513 |
| 2002 | $2,609 | $140,513 |
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Neighborhood: 99709
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Woodriver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.4 mi
- 4/10Ryan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.3 mi
- 6/10West Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wood River
- Middle: Ryan
- High: West Valley
Source: GFMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Alaska
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Fairbanks
- 99709
- 2251 Chief John Dr
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