NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 W Fairview Ave Homer, AK 99603

Estimated Value: $366,000 - $4,031,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$834/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 21, 2025

Current estimated payment $7,150/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Attached Garage
  • Homer Middle School Rated A-
  • Private Yard
  • Soaking Tub

About This Home

As of October 2025

This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home offers comfort, convenience, and versatility--right in downtown Homer. Thoughtfully modernized with fresh finishes and vaulted ceilings that add space and light, the home also features a beautifully landscaped yard perfect for soaking up long summer evenings. But wait--there's more!..An attached studio apartment with its own entrance and kitchenette is ready to host guests, earn Airbnb income, or welcome your favorite visiting humans. Just a stone's throw from the hospital, schools, and downtown delights, this home makes living (and earning) easy. This one's got it dialed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holland Reini

Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker License #221162 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaux Sheppard

Homer Real Estate License #229316

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned RO, Residential Office

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Insulated Concrete Forms
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Attached Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Paul Banks/Homer Elementary School
  • Homer Middle School
  • Homer High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Directions: From Bartlett or Main St., Fairview Ave. to the home on North side of the road near the Ho He intersection.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: Single Family Res
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1600

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Topography: Level
  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: None, No Access
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Prop Discl Available
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Frame - 2x6, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Quad-Lock
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck/Patio
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, No Carport

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Paul Banks/Homer
  • High School: Homer
  • Middle Or Junior School: Homer

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12196.8
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning Description: Residential Office
  • Zoning: RO

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: N/A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2025
Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Wisdom Emily J and Wohlgemuth Hana Rose
Bought by
Gherman Shlomo David
Seller's Agent
Holland Reini
Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Margaux Sheppard
Homer Real Estate
List Price
$485,000
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$1,334,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2024.77%
Original Mortgage
$449,704
Outstanding Balance
$449,704
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$885,122

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2013
Closed on
Jul 3, 2013
Sold by
Davis Monte J and Molloy Joann H
Bought by
Soltis Thomas P and Soltis Juliann
Seller's Agent
Christopher Story
Story Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gina Pelaia
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty
List Price
$259,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$258,250
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2011
Sold by
Big Mountain Builders
Bought by
Davis Monte J and Molloy Joann H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,525
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2011
Sold by
Petska Community Property Trust
Bought by
Big Mountain Builders

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2011
Sold by
Bumbaugh Scott
Bought by
Richard L Ender Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2010
Sold by
Wilkins Charlene and Hollis Charlene
Bought by
Petska Community Property Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2003
Sold by
Hollis John A
Bought by
Hollis Charlene
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gherman Shlomo David -- None Listed On Document
Soltis Thomas P -- First American Title Ins Co
Davis Monte J -- First American Title Ins Co
Big Mountain Builders -- First American Title Ins Co
Richard L Ender Trust -- None Available
Petska Community Property Trust -- First American Title Ins Co
Hollis Charlene -- First American Title Of Alas
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gherman Shlomo David $449,704
Previous Owner Soltis Thomas P $258,250
Previous Owner Davis Monte J $227,525
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Sold -- -- --
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $469,000 -3.3% $293 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $485,000 +79.7% $303 / Sq Ft
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2015 11/25/15 For Sale $269,900 +4.2% $216 / Sq Ft
07/10/2013 07/10/13 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
05/13/2013 05/13/13 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2013 04/08/13 For Sale $259,000 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

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 $3,282 $420,200 $65,000 $355,200
2024 $3,282 $356,700 $56,500 $300,200
2023 $2,829 $296,700 $49,900 $246,800
2022 $2,735 $281,300 $41,900 $239,400
2021 $2,455 $271,100 $40,700 $230,400
2020 $2,654 $270,200 $40,300 $229,900
2019 $2,553 $260,300 $40,300 $220,000
2018 $2,455 $251,700 $39,800 $211,900
2017 $2,308 $242,300 $38,800 $203,500
2016 $338 $245,000 $43,300 $201,700
2015 $1,293 $219,700 $43,300 $176,400
2014 $1,293 $220,300 $43,300 $177,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Holland Reini

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Holland Reini

    Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

    (907) 299-3333

    6 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Holland Reini
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Margaux Sheppard

    Homer Real Estate

    (907) 231-7053

    6 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Margaux Sheppard
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  • Gina Pelaia

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Gina Pelaia

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty

    (907) 399-6183

    91 in this area

    258 Total Sales

    Gina Pelaia
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  • Claire Kiesel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Claire Kiesel

    Bay Realty

    (907) 235-6183

    53 in this area

    155 Total Sales

    Claire Kiesel
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  • Brett Hull

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Brett Hull

    Herrington and Company, LLC

    (907) 351-8047

    2 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Brett Hull
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  • Christopher Story

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Christopher Story

    Story Real Estate

    (907) 299-7653

    77 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Christopher Story
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Map

Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-8845

Alaska Multiple Listing Service

APN: 175-063-10

Alaska Kenai Peninsula Borough Homer 99603

196 W Fairview Ave, Homer, AK

Not Listed for Sale

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