13423 E First Street, Talkeetna, Alaska 99676
- $550,000
- 1
- BD
- 1
- BA
- List Price
- $550,000
- MLS#
- 26-8220
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Lot Size
- 7,840
- Acres
- 0.18
- Year Built
- 1981
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a historic log cabin in the heart of Talkeetna, located just steps from the Susitna River and within walking distance of downtown. Built by climber, engineer, and guide Ron Garrett, this property carries a unique connection to Alaska's mountaineering history and the Denali climbing community. The cabin offers unobstructed views of the Susitna River and is located approximately 100 yards from one of Talkeetna's best public viewpoints of Mt. Denali. The property is close to the Talkeetna Ranger Station, restaurants, shops, river access, and year-round outdoor activities. The home has been carefully refreshed and improved, including renewed decking, beams, and girders; stained decking; sanded and stained log exterior; leveled grounds with large roots removed; organized storage areas for tools and garden equipment; and a concrete slab built for the heating oil tank. Mechanical and utility improvements include a new heating oil copper line, newer bathroom and plumbing updates, and a new water heater installed in 2025. The property also includes a working snowblower and newer push mower, making seasonal maintenance easier for the next owner. With its oversized lot configuration, historic character, river views, and prime Talkeetna location, the property is open to multiple future uses: private Alaska retreat, vacation rental, climbing clubhouse, fishing and hunting base, sauna business, or expansion with an additional guest cabin or accessory structure. A rare combination of history, location, usability, and business potential in one of Alaska's most iconic mountain towns.
Additional Information
- Zoning
- UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
- View
- Mountain(s), River
- Roof
- Metal
- Floor
- Carpet
- Carport Spaces
- 2
- Construction Status
- Existing Structure
- Exterior Features
- Covenant/Restriction, Fire Service Area, Road Service Area, View, Waterfront Access, Trailside, Fire Pit
- Interior Features
- Workshop, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Counters, Microwave
- Heating
- Oil, Wood Stove, Floor Furnace
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- High School
- Su Valley
- Middle School
- Su Valley
- Elementary School
- Talkeetna
Listing Office McKinley View Real Estate LLC
Mortgage Calculator
The listing content relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the IDX Program of Alaska Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (AK MLS). Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Real Estate Company are marked with either the listing brokerage’s logo or the AK MLS logo and information about them includes the name of the listing brokerage. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified for accuracy. Listing last updated: