Douglas House for Sale

Across the bridge from busy Downtown Juneau, Douglas is where the locals go. “It’s less frequented by tourists,” says Gwen Place, a Juneau resident since the 1980s and an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker since 2005. “They might go to the island for the mining history, but it’s quieter and slower over here. Downtown has turned into more of a city, but Douglas still has that small, local feel.” This little community, once home to the biggest gold mine in Alaska, is on the southeastern coast of Douglas Island. To the north, the Gastineau Channel is known for whale-watching and cruise ships, and the town’s harbor feeds right into it; the snowy peaks of the Alaskan Boundary Ranges tower above the water. To the south, the Tongass National Forest covers the hills, and the center of the island has even more peaks. Bears and eagles are among the many different species in this area, and they might even wander into town. A part of the larger City and Borough of Juneau, this area is only accessible by plane or boat, and it can get over 300 inches of snow. Savikko Park is on the east side of Douglas, and it’s the former home of the Alaska Mill & Mining Company. It’s also the home of Sandy