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L2 S Back Country Dr, Talkeetna, AK, 99676

2beds
0baths
1,745sqft
$198,000
$113price/sqft
$1,574/moest. monthly cost
$62,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Gorgeous off grid, custom 24x36 two story cabin/home sitting on a 10-acre lot. Property has 10x16 shed, 8x8 utility building, shower building, and wood rack. Spring feed creek flows year-round and has views of the Talkeetna rolling hills and upper Sheep Creek area. Plenty of privacy to get away from the grind yet close enough to Talkeetna to shop.Fishing, hunting and berry patches, plenty of trails to ride or ski both summer and winter. Built to last, 2x6 walls offer great insulation and heats up quickly in the winter by either wood or propane. Powered with both AC and DC options, has battery bank with inverter, solar panels, and generator. Must see to appreciate custom options to include prow front eaves, dormers, recovered oak wainscotting, diamond willow and spruce burl handrails, and burl accents. Fire break around cabin/home, spring fed creek supplies plenty of water.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
7
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolGrades PK-517.3 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2015

Materials

  • Foundation: Treated Posts

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2025

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Storage
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating

  • Heating features: Propane,Wood Stove

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,745
  • Total interior livable area: 1,745 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3485B04L002
  • Zoning: UNK
  • Zoning description: Unknown (re: all MSB)

Features

  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Creek,No Access

Lot

  • Lot size: 10 Acres
  • Features: Views

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage,No Carport

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Avalanche
    AvalancheVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireRelatively High

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Avalanche
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Earthquake
Landslide
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska

Flood
Mud Landslide
Other
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,001$12,012
Home Insurance $107$1,284
Property Taxes $148$1,776
Electricity $318$3,820
Total$1,574$18,888

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$53,965/yr
40% on housing$47,220/yr
45% on housing$41,973/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.0%
8.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.0%
3.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.8%
1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$113This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 99676$176
Matanuska-Susitna Borough$209

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 99676$253
Matanuska-Susitna Borough$241

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-08-28Price change$258,000
2025-07-16Listed for sale$265,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJared Andrew English
BrokerageCongress Realty, Inc

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