5700 E Gershmel LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645
5700 E Gershmel LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645
5700 E Gershmel LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645
5700 E Gershmel LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645
5700 E Gershmel LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645
5700 E Gershmel LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645
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$ 599,000
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4 Beds

4 Baths

5,422 SqFt


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$ 599,000
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4 Beds

4 Baths

5,422 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,422 sqft

Price per Sqft $110

Subdivision Philo'S Pholly

MLS Listing ID 26-12948

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 3

Construction Status Existing Structure

Year Built 1973

Lot Size 7.020 Acres

Acres 7.02

Source Alaska Multiple Listing Service

Property Description

Not a cookie-cutter house--this is an Alaskan original. Tucked out of sight on private acreage in the Palmer-Wasilla commute corridor, about 2.4 miles to the Mat-Su Regional Hospital, this remarkable custom home blends original log construction w/ soaring wood ceilings, expansive windows, exposed beams and logs, brick, and an extraordinary antique Franklin fireplace reported to date back to 1864. Built just over 50 years ago, the home has the kind of scale, warmth, and individuality that would be enormously expensive to recreate today. The dramatic vaulted great room is the heart of the house, surrounded by substantial natural wood and architectural character. Four bedrooms include two exceptionally large rooms, with remarkably generous walk-in closets, and every bedroom has its own gas fireplace--an almost unheard-of luxury that gives the home an unmistakably cozy Alaskan feel.

And the interesting spaces just keep coming. There is a south-facing pass-through sunroom, a library/dining room area, a separate office or craft room, an unusual loft connecting the upstairs bedroom area, and several decks--including private decks accessed directly from bedrooms. One full bath plus three ¾ baths provide exceptional flexibility for a home of this size, and an attached two-bay garage completes the picture.

Below the 4078 SqFt of finished main level and second floors is 1344 SqFt of unfinished daylight basement, opening another entire level of possibilities for storage, workshop space, hobbies, recreation, or future finishing. The home has recently undergone substantial preparation for market, including new flooring, refinished hardwood, some rooms with fresh paint, and completion of other work that has brought the property back to a fully livable condition while preserving the character that makes it special.

Outside, the setting is equally unusual. The home sits privately at the top of a bluff and cannot be seen from the road, with readily usable land surrounding the homesite and glimpses of the surrounding mountains. The acreage continues below the bluff across Wasilla Creek and the railroad corridor, creating a property with layers, privacy, and potential long-term development possibilities beyond the immediate sub-dividable homesite.

Some finishes still reflect the home's history, making this an especially compelling opportunity for the buyer who values authentic character and wants the freedom to update selectively.

Location

State AK

Community Philo'S Pholly

Area Pa - Palmer

Zoning UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston

Direction From S Seward Meridian, east on E. Fireweed Rd Go 1.8 miles, turn right - E Gershmel Loop, almost immediately right into narrow driveway just before gray warehouse - Phone Navigation may be incorrect.

Interior

Interior Features Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Arctic Entry, Basement, BR/BA Primary on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), CO Detector(s), Electric, Family Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Smoke Detector(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Stove, Workshop, Tile Counters, Wood Counters

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Wood Stove

Flooring Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl

Fireplaces Type Gas Fireplace

Fireplace Yes

Exterior

Exterior Feature Private Yard, Home Warranty, Horse Property, Kennel, Landscaping, Road Service Area, Sun Room

Parking Features RV Parking, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Tuck Under

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Water Access Desc Private,Well

View Mountains

Roof Type Shingle

Topography Level

Porch Deck/Patio

Building

Lot Description Level

Lot Size Range 7.02

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Private, Well

Construction Status Existing Structure

Schools

Elementary Schools Machetanz

Middle Schools Teeland

High Schools Colony

Others

Tax ID 56245000T005

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(b), VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(b), VA Loan

Alaska MLS
Listed by Jack White Real Estate Mat Su

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Tim Chi

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3705 Arctic Blvd #1312 Anchorage, Anchorage

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