1772 S Simms Road, Big Lake, AK 99652 (MLS# 26-6281)

1772 S Simms Road, Big Lake, AK 99652

$239,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,704 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,602 Status: Active

Current Price: $239,000 Last Modified: 7/31/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled between Birch Lake and Meadow Creek, this one-of-a-kind property offers an incredible opportunity to build equity while enjoying the Alaska lifestyle. The original structure began as a small cabin before being lifted and expanded over the years, creating a home full of character and history. While the property's full story has been lost to time, many of the original cabin features remain,

Supplements: adding warmth and unique charm you won't find in newer construction. Outside, you'll discover a greenhouse ready for your gardening ambitions, along with a separate cabin complete with a wood-burning stove--perfect as a workshop, hobby space, storage, guest overflow, or a cozy retreat after a day outdoors. Located just minutes from Big Lake, you' ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26-6281

Location Legal and School Info

Area: BG - Big Lake
Street #: 1772
Directional: S
Street Name: Simms
Arterial: Road
Closest USPS Town: Big Lake
State: AK
Zip Code: 99652
Subdivision Name: Birch Park

Contract Info

Price-List: 239000
Date-Listing: 2026-05-30
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No

Property Info

Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Property Attached/Common Walls: No
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Beds: 3
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
SF-Res: 1704
Year Built: 1970
SF-Lot: 19602
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Acres: 0.45
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Full: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 0

Remarks and Directions

Directions: From Parks Hwy, left on Big Lake Road, right on S Birch Lake Road, right on S Simms Road, house on left, look for sign.

Miscellaneous

Basement Status: Partially Finished

Mortgage Info

EM Minimum Deposit: 2500

More Information

Location, Legal, and School Info

Region: 1 - Southcentral Alaska Region
Borough/Census Area: 1D - Matanuska Susitna Borough
Grid # (Muni Anch): N/A
Tax Map #-Mat-Su: HO11
Tax ID: 6044B04L003
Taxes (Estimated): 2397.91
Tax Year: 2025
School-Elementary: Big Lake
School-Middle: Houston
School-High: Houston
Legal: Birch Park L3 B4

Currently Not Used

Subdivision Name: Birch Park

Residential Type

Single Family Res: Yes

To Show

ShowingTime: Yes

Listing Terms Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA 203(k): Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Exterior Finish

Log: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Oil: Yes
Radiant Floor: Yes

Topography

Level: Yes

Roof Type

Metal: Yes

Construction Type

Log: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Foundation Type

Block: Yes

View Type

Wetlands: Yes

Wtrfrnt-Access Near

Lake: Yes
River: Yes

Garage Type

None: Yes

Wtrfrnt-Frontage

None: Yes

Carport Type

None: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Concrete: Yes

Floor Style

Two-Story Reverse: Yes

Features-Interior

Basement: Yes
Den &/Or Office: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances

Range: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Oven: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Washer: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes

Features-Additional

Fixer Upper: Yes
Greenhouse: Yes
Poultry Allowed: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Storage: Yes
Shed: Yes

Water Source

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Access Type

Dedicated Road: Yes
Dirt: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Maintained: Yes

Sewer Type

Septic Tank: Yes

Property Features

Residential Type: Single Family Res Construction Type: Log; Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Log; Wood Roof Type: Metal Foundation Type: Block Floor Style: Two-Story Reverse Garage Type: None Carport Type: None Heating: Baseboard; Oil; Radiant Floor Sewer Type: Septic Tank Water Source: Private; Well Features-Interior: Basement; Den &/Or Office; Family Room; Wood Stove Appliances: Range; Gas Range; Oven; Gas Oven; Refrigerator; Dryer; Washer; Gas Water Heater Flooring: Hardwood; Laminate; Concrete Features-Additional: Poultry Allowed; Private Yard; Fixer Upper; Greenhouse; Shed; Storage Access Type: Dedicated Road; Dirt; Gravel; Maintained View Type: Wetlands Topography: Level Wtrfrnt-Frontage: None Wtrfrnt-Access Near: Lake; River To Show: ShowingTime Listing Terms Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA 203(k); See Remarks

Documents

Bill Of Sale ›

Property Disclosure ›

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure ›

IDX

Listing Office: Elite Real Estate Group

Last Updated: July - 31 - 2026

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