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Seller's Agent in 2020
Rona Florio
Homes Unlimited, Downtown
2620 Porter Place Anchorage, AK 99508
Airport Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $203,000 - $392,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,042
Sq Ft
$311/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Private Yard
- Wood Burning Stove
- Quartz Countertops
- Fireplace
About This Home
As of July 2020Completely remodeled from the studs-out w/custom care, love & vision by a bachelor from 2008-09, then he met the love of his life...and the rest is history. More improvements were added for her and their two sons as the years past. Please see more tab for details. Buying this special home is entering into a wonderful community of neighbors, access to trails & greenbelt, Fire Island and much more!Purchased in 2005 remodeled in 2008-2009. Close to greenbelt, university and hospitals. Vaulted ceilings, concrete countertops, lofts in living room and bedrooms, open-cell spray foam insulated. Original construction was 2x4. Home and garage built in with additional 2x4 for 2x8 equivalent for tight, warm house. Radiant (in-floor) heat, on demand hot water heater, heat recovery ventilator, whole house water filtration, open shower and built in jetted tub, Quadra-Fire (high efficiency) woodstove, large shed (spray foam insulated) and separate woodshed. Exposed aggregate concrete patios all around, perennials and garden beds. Lilac and apple trees on property. New garage door 2011. Fresh paint inside and out 2020. Keyless door locks on front and back doors, LED lights with dimmers in every room including bath. Fenced and gated all around if you have a dog (previous owner did not have pets).
Seller's Improvements & Upgrades for 2620 Porter Place
2008-2009:
Complete remodel of home including; removal of existing low ceilings, drywall, isolation plumbing and electrical. Exterior walls built in with another 2x4 wall inboard of existing 2x4 to increase energy efficiency of home.
Replaced existing insulation with 8 inches of open cell spray foam insulation, installed new drywall and new paint. Installed new hydronic heating system, (aka in floor radiant heat), in newly poured pigmented concrete floor, installed new slate tile throughout including window sills, bathrooms & kitchen.
Built new arctic entry, (2x4 construction), installed new HRV system, installed new fixtures in bathrooms and kitchen, installed new pigmented concrete countertops, new cabinets in kitchen, installed new windows, all new wiring, new fixtures and plumbing, installed new jetted tub and installed new dual shower as well as blackout blinds on all windows. (one blind broken on front slider door)
Installed a central vacuum system for the entire house, including garage.
2011:
Front of house re-sided with cedar including soffit, installed exposed aggregate concrete patios which was added to front (east) and south side of house. West facing and north facing sides of house also re-sided with cedar siding (including soffit-west facing).
Remodeled garage with new garage door, sliding door (south side) and additional 2x4 walls inside existing walls for added insulation. Built woodshed for separate shed for fire wood for wood stove. Installed built-in shelving and custom office in second bedroom.
2012:
Hot water heater replaced with on-demand unit, new high efficiency wood stove installed. Installed perennial bed in front of home and continued landscaping work over the years. Built master bedroom closet.
2013:
New rain gutters and heat trace (high quality Raytheon Brand heat trace-NOT home depot trace that breaks) east, west and north side of house. Added more fiberglass insulation (above garage), replaced garage/shop sink with stainless steel and added pantry countertop and cabinets in garage.
2015:
Upgraded to 200 AMP service, overhead power lines replaced with buried lines with ML&P.
2017:
Built New shed which was wired for electricity & spray foam insulated.
2018:
New fencing (cedar) to south and west edge of lot, exposed aggregate patio installed west side and in front of entry, trough style floor drain to replace conventional (round) style in garage
2019:
Installed whole house water filtration system. Patio roof added on rear west facing gable wall of garage, driveway gate repaired with new latch and cedar boards and reinforced. Manufactured stone added to exterior siding of east (front) of home. Hand lashed custom loft hammock that is removable with e-tracks.
2020:
New paint inside and out of entire house, condensate neutralizers added to hot-water heater and boiler, hot water heater serviced, GCFI's added to garage circuit and south wall circuit in kitchen, fire-block items added to utility wall.
Refinished/sealed main kitchen concrete countertops by CreteWRX.
Repaired/grouted cracks in concrete floors. Added safety tempered glass added to small window next to SE slider. Installed new HRV ducting.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Rona Florio
Homes Unlimited, Downtown License #13749 Listed on: 05/20/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,152
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned R1, Single Family Residential
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Attached Carport
- Open Parking
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,042 Sq Ft Home
- Central Vacuum
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace
- Wood Burning Stove
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
- Concrete Kitchen Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Stone
- Concrete
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Shed
Schools
- Lake Otis Elementary School
- Wendler Middle School
- Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Utilities
- Heating Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 20, 2020
Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Laufer Ethan D and Truncali Valerie
Bought by
Chavarri Vanina
Seller's Agent
Rona Florio
Homes Unlimited, Downtown
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Tollefsen
EXP Realty, LLC Anchorage
List Price
$350,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.48%
Original Mortgage
$332,600
Outstanding Balance
$234,989
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$88,887
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 2005
Sold by
Torres Kelly V and Cole Kelly V
Bought by
Laufer Ethan D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Arduini Richard A and Arduini Catherine A
Bought by
Cole Kelly V
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,225
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 27, 1996
Sold by
Bristow Norman
Bought by
Arduini Richard A and Arduini Catherine A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,166
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
VA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chavarri Vanina | -- | Fatic | |
| Laufer Ethan D | -- | -- | |
| Cole Kelly V | -- | -- | |
| Arduini Richard A | -- | -- | |
| Arduini Richard A | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Chavarri Vanina | $332,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Laufer Ethan D | $164,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cole Kelly V | $161,225 | |
| Previous Owner | Arduini Richard A | $95,166 | |
| Closed | Laufer Ethan D | $41,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2020 07/10/20 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/30/2020 05/30/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/20/2020 05/20/20 | For Sale | $350,000 | -- | $336 / Sq Ft |
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,816 | $316,900 | $88,500 | $228,400 |
| 2024 | $4,816 | $298,300 | $88,500 | $209,800 |
| 2023 | $4,457 | $261,700 | $88,500 | $173,200 |
| 2022 | $4,727 | $280,700 | $88,500 | $192,200 |
| 2021 | $4,599 | $255,200 | $88,500 | $166,700 |
| 2020 | $3,460 | $253,800 | $88,500 | $165,300 |
| 2019 | $3,241 | $247,600 | $88,500 | $159,100 |
| 2018 | $3,229 | $246,100 | $83,400 | $162,700 |
| 2017 | $3,824 | $264,200 | $83,400 | $180,800 |
| 2016 | $3,242 | $253,600 | $80,000 | $173,600 |
| 2015 | $3,242 | $244,800 | $88,100 | $156,700 |
| 2014 | $3,242 | $240,300 | $82,300 | $158,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Ryan Tollefsen
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Ryan Tollefsen
EXP Realty, LLC Anchorage
(907) 242-6911
43 in this area
2,503 Total Sales
Map
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 20-6959
APN: 00416333000
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