Welcome to this beautiful and functional, fully furnished 3-bedroom, 1-bath two-story home on a large corner lot in Falcon's Ridge near Talkeetna. The property comes with rare water rights - a valuable commodity! All utilities are already in place. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area creates a welcoming gathering space, with the bedrooms and spacious family/rec room located upstairs.Set among lush mixed forest, this home is an ideal place to vacation or enjoy a peaceful Alaska lifestyle year-round. A large shed/shop provides enough room for BBQ, outdoor furniture, and can fit two four-wheelers or snow-machines. Gated entry offers added peace of mind, with a minimal $250 annual fee for subdivision road upkeep and snowplowing. The home features 9-foot ceilings on both levels, MTA internet wiring, and a monitor heater as the primary heat source, complemented by a woodstove, an especially valuable feature during an Alaska winter. The entire ground floor is also plumbed for future radiant in-floor heating.
For sale
$299,000
47453 S Merlin Dr, Willow, AK 99688
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
1.73 Acres Lot
$296,800 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$21/mo HOA
What's special
- 91 days
- 314
- 39
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anna McCullough,
McKinley View Real Estate LLC
Source: AKMLS,MLS#: 26-10180
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Oil, Wood Stove
Features
- Family Room, Storage
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Fire Pit
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Carport
Features
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
- Waterfront features: Waterfront Access, None, River Access, Slough/Estuary Access, Motorized
- Body of water: Side channel of Susitna River
Lot
- Size: 1.73 Acres
- Features: Covenant/Restriction, Fire Service Area, Corner Lot
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Shop
- Parcel number: 5843B01L001
- Zoning: UNZ
- Zoning description: Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Details
- Builder name: Michael McLain
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electric
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
Location
- Region: Willow
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,408
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$296,800
$282,000 - $312,000
$2,048/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$222/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 99688
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Talkeetna
- Middle: Su Valley
- High: Su Valley
Source: AKMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




