$588,800
SOLD MAR 25, 2025
Last list price

33035 Merkes Rd Sterling, AK 99672

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,194 Sq Ft
1.64 Acres

Recently Sold

$184 Per Sq Ft

180 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Deck
  • Private Yard
  • Den

About This Home

As of March 2025

Sterling Stunner! This gorgeous custom 3100SF home on 1.64 acres in Sterling has room for everyone. The open floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings, a huge 1250SF Trex deck with built-in fire pit and mountain views is perfect for entertaining guests. Also included are a spacious 3-car garage and well-maintained lawn, plus parking for all your toys! Furnished (see list) with full price offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin and Lani Lauver Tea

Century 21 Realty Solutions Freedom Branch License #500040 Listed on: 08/09/2024

Century 21 Realty Solutions Freedom Branch

Last Buyer's Agent

Marti Pepper

Redoubt Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group License #14986

Redoubt Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,428

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.64 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Suitable for Bed and Breakfast
  • Property is zoned UNZ, Not Zoned

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,194 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Den
  • Property Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Schools

  • Sterling Elementary School
  • Skyview Middle School
  • Soldotna High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,428

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.64
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 3008
  • Co List Office Phone: 907-262-1770
  • Directions: Sterling Highway east from Soldotna. Left on Otter Trail Rd, left on Merkes Rd, home on left.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: B & B Potential, Single Family Res
  • Year Built: 1985
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Basement, BR/BA on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Den &/Or Office, Family Room, Pantry, Solid Surface Counter, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 3194
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Fire Service Area, Horse Property, Corner Lot, Poultry Allowed, Road Service Area, Views
  • Topography: Gently Rolling
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None, No Access
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck/Patio
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garaged Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Attached, Heated Garage, No Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sterling
  • High School: Soldotna
  • Middle Or Junior School: Skyview

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 71438.4
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning Description: Not Zoned
  • Zoning: UNZ
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: N/A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2024
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Schutt Michael R and Schutt Julia G
Bought by
Wozencraft Thomas A and Wozencraft Gale M
Seller's Agent
Kevin and Lani Lauver Tea
Century 21 Realty Solutions Freedom Branch
Buyer's Agent
Marti Pepper
Redoubt Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
List Price
$589,900
Views
108
Current Estimated Value
$535,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.76%
Original Mortgage
$188,800
Outstanding Balance
$178,130
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$357,095

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2022
Closed on
Sep 28, 2022
Sold by
Blakeley Norman R and Blakeley Barbara S
Bought by
Schutt Michael R and Schutt Julia G
Seller's Agent
Larry Lewis
Alaska 1st Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kevin and Lani Lauver Tea
Century 21 Realty Solutions Freedom Branch
List Price
$595,000
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2014
Sold by
Dominic Ferdinand and Dominic Shanna
Bought by
Blakeley Norman R and Blakeley Barbara S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2011
Sold by
Blakeley Norman R and Blakeley Barbara S
Bought by
Dominic Ferdinand and Dominic Shanna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,000
Interest Rate
4.74%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $188,800 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $346,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Price Changed $588,800 0.0% $184 / Sq Ft
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Price Changed $588,900 -0.2% $184 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 For Sale $589,900 +4.4% $185 / Sq Ft
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Sold -- -- --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2022 07/16/22 Price Changed $565,000 -1.7% $177 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Price Changed $575,000 -3.4% $180 / Sq Ft
05/13/2022 05/13/22 For Sale $595,000 -- $186 / Sq Ft
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,428 $434,300 $56,100 $378,200
2023 $3,474 $439,500 $46,700 $392,800
2022 $331 $387,800 $42,600 $345,200
2021 $110 $375,400 $38,000 $337,400
2020 $265 $379,600 $38,000 $341,600
2019 $266 $379,700 $38,000 $341,700
2018 $110 $362,300 $38,000 $324,300
2017 $254 $379,900 $38,900 $341,000
2016 $57 $356,600 $31,700 $324,900
2015 $2,240 $307,600 $21,900 $285,700
2014 $2,240 $284,800 $21,900 $262,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-10199

Alaska Multiple Listing Service

APN: 065-550-11