Remote retreat located on Birch Island in Chilkat Lake, set on 4.9 acres accessible only by jet boat, floatplane, or snowmachine in winter. There are no roads here—only turquoise glacier-fed waters, sweeping 360° mountain vistas, and the occasional sounds of eagles and loons breaking the silence. The property includes a two-story off-grid cabin awaiting restoration and renewal. The cabin offers a spacious footprint with living areas on both floors, a three-bedroom layout, and a pantry that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom. A wood stove, covered porch, and open deck provide inviting spaces to take in the surrounding wilderness, while windows frame breathtaking lake and mountain views. Also included are two outbuildings—a 400-square-foot shop and a 168-square-foot storage shed—providing valuable workspace and storage for equipment, supplies, and outdoor gear. The parcel is zoned General Residential within the Haines Borough and features surveyed boundaries. The property operates entirely off-grid and is served by an existing generator system that will require repair, replacement, or modernization. Whether envisioned as a fishing basecamp, wilderness retreat, or seasonal getaway, this property presents a rare opportunity to restore, reimagine, and create something truly special in one of Southeast Alaska's most remarkable settings.
For sale
Price cut: $25.1K (6/1)
$159,900
L12 Chilkat Lake Rd, Haines, AK 99827
3beds
2baths
2,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
4.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Turquoise glacier-fed watersWood stoveTwo-story off-grid cabinCovered porchOpen deckThree-bedroom layout
- 223 days |
- 1,984 |
- 65 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
E. Bennett Mcgrath,
Anchor Properties
Source: SEAMLS,MLS#: 26003
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil Monitor Type
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range/Oven
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,096
- Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two,Two Story
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch Covered, Deck
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, None
Lot
- Size: 4.9 Acres
- Features: Air Access, Water Access
Details
- Parcel number: BCKL001200
- Zoning: D1-Sngl Fam&Dup
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other/see Rmks
Location
- Region: Haines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $76/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,322
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,215/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $159,900-13.6%$76/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000-35.1%$88/sqft |
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| 5/2/2023 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/28/2023 | Pending sale | $285,000$136/sqft |
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| 3/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $285,000$136/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 99827
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Haines Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 17.3 mi
- 7/10Haines High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Other/See Remrk
- Middle: Other/See Remrk
- High: Other/See Remrk
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- Alaska
- Haines Borough
- Haines
- 99827
- L12 Chilkat Lake Rd




