2140 Arctic BLVD Anchorage, AK 99503
2 Beds
1 Bath
950 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 950 sqft
Price per Sqft $373
MLS Listing ID 26-5261
Style Ranch-Traditional
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Construction Status Existing Structure
Year Built 1952
Annual Tax Amount $3,452
Lot Size 7,500 Sqft
Acres 0.17
Source Alaska Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
Chester Creek Trail is just three blocks away. The Coastal Trail and downtown Anchorage are a short walk. This is one of Anchorage's most walkable, livable pockets -- and this property sits squarely in the middle of it.
- Rebuilt From the Ground Up -- Then Kept Going -
The 2015 remodel was comprehensive in the truest sense. New windows throughout. New roof. Updated plumbing and electrical, including an upgrade to baseboard heat. New carpet and wood flooring, new doors, and all-new hardware. A fully renovated bathroom. And critically -- a thoughtful reconfiguration of the layout that created a true second bedroom and opened up the relationship between the kitchen and living room. This wasn't a cosmetic refresh; it was a ground-up reinvestment that established a structurally and mechanically sound home.
The owners didn't stop there. An efficient K2 boiler anchors the mechanical system, and the indirect hot water heater -- fed off the boiler and upgraded in 2024 -- maximizes efficiency with the kind of quiet-confidence engineering that rarely appears at this price point. Solar panels, sized and installed in 2025 to cover average whole-household electricity consumption, mean annual utility bills outside of EV charging should be minimal. A Tesla Universal Wall Charger is already in place. A full exterior paint refresh, new refrigerator with double-doors and slide-out freezer drawers, and a brand-new bathroom vanity completed in 2026 round out a home that has been cared for continuously, not simply maintained.
- 950 Square Feet, Thoughtfully Configured -
At 950 finished square feet in the main living area, this home lives efficiently and well. The layout changes made in 2015 paid dividends -- the kitchen is genuinely generous, designed so two people can cook side by side comfortably, with extensive cabinetry and pantry storage that makes organization effortless. The living spaces flow naturally, and nothing feels squeezed or compromised.
The sunroom is the home's signature room -- finished, heated, and flooded with spectacular morning light, it looks out over a large, fully fenced backyard. Anchored by a cozy gas stove and finished with beautiful wood paneling, it functions equally well as a home office, a creative studio, a second living space, or the kind of quiet morning retreat that makes a home feel like a true sanctuary.
- A Backyard That Produces -
This isn't a yard to maintain -- it's a yard to enjoy. A working greenhouse, established raised beds, and more raspberry bushes than any household could reasonably consume make this an outdoor space with real character and genuine productivity. The large, fully fenced lot offers privacy that is rarely found this close to downtown Anchorage.
- Storage, Covered Parking, and Room to Breathe -
The 624-square-foot carport provides private, covered parking for two vehicles -- a premium in any Alaska winter -- complemented by a large paved front driveway with additional parking beyond that. A full 399-square-foot standing-height basement offers clean, accessible space for a workshop, gear room, or organized storage. Two sheds and a side canopy add further covered and sheltered storage for tools, bikes, recreational equipment, or whatever an active Alaska lifestyle demands. An extensive covered front and side porch extends the home's livable footprint and creates sheltered outdoor space across three seasons.
- The Opportunity -
Two bedrooms. One beautifully updated bath. A finished, paneled sunroom that functions as a genuine third room. Solar power. EV charging. A productive, private backyard with a greenhouse. Covered parking for two vehicles. A standing-height basement. New-in-2015 windows, roof, flooring, bathroom, and electrical -- with mechanical and cosmetic updates continuing through 2026. All of it three blocks from Chester Creek Trail and walking distance to the Coastal Trail and downtown Anchorage.
A pre-listing home inspection is already complete and available to qualified buyers, and the property conveys with a home warranty -- so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
At $355,000, this is an exceptional value -- and a rare convergence of location, character, and genuine investment that the Anchorage market simply does not offer often. Homes like this don't wait.
Location
State AK
Area 10 - Spenard
Zoning R2M - Multi Family Residential
Direction ENTRANCE OFF TONSINA. From Arctic Boulevard, turn on 21st or 22nd, then turn on Tonsina. Sign posted.
Interior
Interior Features Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Basement, BR/BA on Main Level, BR/BA Primary on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), CO Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup, Workshop, Solid Surface Counter
Flooring Carpet, Bamboo, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Appliance Microwave (B/I)
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fenced Yard, Private Yard, DSL/Cable Available, Home Warranty, In City Limits, Storage, Sun Room
Parking Features Paved Driveway, None
Roof Type Membrane
Porch Deck/Patio
Building
Lot Size Range 0.17
Sewer Public Sewer
Architectural Style Ranch-Traditional
Construction Status Existing Structure
Schools
Elementary Schools North Star
Middle Schools Romig
High Schools West Anchorage
Others
Tax ID 0011632300001
Acceptable Financing VA Loan, FHA, Conventional, Cash, AHFC, 1031 Exchange
Listing Terms VA Loan, FHA, Conventional, Cash, AHFC, 1031 Exchange
