47068 S Merlin Dr, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
About This Home
Cute cabin on two bluff lots overlooking a slough on the Susitna River in Falcon's Ridge! Enjoy a gated community a HOA that maintains the roads for easy year-round access. Ideal for weekend escapes or full-time living. Dry cabin with easy well and septic potential. Add your own fishing retreat touches or build your dream getaway!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2007
Materials
- Foundation: Treated Posts
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Laminate Counters,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Storage
- Flooring: Other
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating
- Heating features: Wood,Wood Stove
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 416
- Total interior livable area: 416 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5843B02L017
- Zoning: UNZ
- Zoning description: Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront,Waterfront Access,Slough/Estuary,Slough/Estuary Access
- Waterbody name: Susitna Slough
- Topography of land: Bluff,Level
Lot
- Lot size: 3.09 Acres
- Features: Covenant/Restriction,Fire Service Area,Bluff,Road Service Area,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
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Landslide
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $854 | $10,248 |
| Home Insurance | $91 | $1,092 |
| Property Taxes | $126 | $1,512 |
| Electricity | $318 | $3,820 |
| Total | $1,389 | $16,668 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
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