12840 Saunders Rd Anchorage, AK 99516
Mid-Hillside NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,862/month
Highlights
- Property fronts an inlet
- Peek-A-Boo Views
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Bear Valley Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Burning Stove
- Granite Countertops
About This Home
Discover the charm of this unique, rustic Alaskan home tucked away on a secluded hillside street, yet just moments from expansive parks and endless trails. Perfectly blending modern updates with natural beauty, this home offers comfort, character, and a true connection to the outdoors. The main floor features an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gasrange, and updated lighting. Gather in the stunning two-story great room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the outdoors and a cozy wood stove creates the perfect Alaskan ambiance. Step outside to the spacious deck and South-West facing backyard, beautifully landscaped with perennial gardens, fruit-bearing shrubs, raised beds, and native plants - a gardener's dream retreat. Also on the main level, you'll find a convenient room that can function as an office or 4th bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry area. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill ensuite with dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in closet. The basement provides a third bedroom that could also be used as a flexible space for recreation, hobbies with a legal egress window. Secluded yet connected, this hillside home offers the perfect balance of rustic charm and modern updates in a natural setting.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,727
Year Built
- Built in 1975
Lot Details
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Property fronts an inlet
- Fenced
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned R6, Suburban Residential
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Attached Carport
- Open Parking
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,362 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Fireplace
- Wood Burning Stove
- Family Room
- Den
- Peek-A-Boo Views
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Laundry Room
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Schools
- Bear Valley Elementary School
- Goldenview Middle School
- South Anchorage High School
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
- Electricity To Lot Line
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Septic Tank
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,390 | $474,100 | $114,100 | $360,000 |
| 2024 | $6,390 | $438,100 | $108,800 | $329,300 |
| 2023 | $5,945 | $392,400 | $104,600 | $287,800 |
| 2022 | $4,966 | $374,600 | $104,600 | $270,000 |
| 2021 | $5,954 | $361,500 | $104,600 | $256,900 |
| 2020 | $4,678 | $363,700 | $104,600 | $259,100 |
| 2019 | $4,400 | $348,300 | $104,600 | $243,700 |
| 2018 | $4,449 | $351,800 | $118,500 | $233,300 |
| 2017 | $4,915 | $360,400 | $118,500 | $241,900 |
| 2016 | $4,034 | $355,100 | $118,500 | $236,600 |
| 2015 | $4,034 | $355,200 | $114,500 | $240,700 |
| 2014 | $4,034 | $347,900 | $99,400 | $248,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 09/20/25 | For Sale | $625,000 | +15.7% | $265 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2023 06/09/23 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/01/2023 04/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/30/2023 03/30/23 | For Sale | $540,000 | -- | $271 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | First American Title Insurance | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $528,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $166,237 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $192,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $0 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $0 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 25-11790
APN: 01702215000
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