$699,000

40905 Rucksack Dr Homer, AK 99603

Estimated payment $4,185/month

Total Views 167
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,492 Sq Ft
$200 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Homer Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Mud Room

About This Home

Additional photos coming soon! Tucked away on a serene 3.57-acre lot, this 3,400 sq ft, 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience. Surrounded by mature trees and private walking trails, the property feels like its own retreat while still being just minutes from town.Inside, you'll find generous living spaces designed for both comfort and functionality. The expansive layout multiple living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and large windows that bring the outdoors in. Enjoy the brand-new, south-facing deck to take in mountain and reservoir views, an ideal spot for relaxing or entertaining. The basement is thoughtfully designed as a mother-in-law unit with its own private entrance, making it perfect for extended family, guests, or potential rental income.

The land is a true highlight - flat, expansive, and entirely usable, a rare find in Homer! Whether you love gardening, outdoor recreation, or simply the feeling of open space, this property has it all. A large, established garden offers room to grow, while private trails wind through fields of fireweed right from your doorstep. Not to mention, the Homestead Trailhead is just down the road.

For storage, projects, or hobbies, the property is equipped with a detached shop and a detached garage, providing flexibility for vehicles, boats, or workspace.

If you've been waiting for a home in Homer that combines comfortable square footage with acreage, privacy, multi-generational living, and access to both on-site and nearby trails, this property checks all the boxes.

Listing Agent

Valerie Buss

Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker License #156938 Listed on: 09/06/2025

Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

Co-Listing Agent

Becky Turkington

Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker License #188838

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 3.57 Acre Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned UNZ, Not Zoned

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,492 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mud Room
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Property Views
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

  • West Homer Elementary School
  • Homer Middle School
  • Homer High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,856

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.57
  • Road Frontage Type: Dedicated Road, Government
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 4955
  • Co List Office Phone: 907-235-7733
  • Directions: West Hill to Diamond Ridge Rd, turn Left, drive about 2 miles, turn Right on Rucksack, house is on the Left, and located on the corner of Rucksack and Diamond Ridge Rd.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Single Family Res
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Arctic Entry, Basement, BR/BA on Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 3492

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Horse Property, Poultry Allowed, Road Service Area, Views
  • Topography: Level
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None, No Access
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame - 2x6, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck/Patio
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garaged Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Detached, No Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: West Homer
  • High School: Homer
  • Middle Or Junior School: Homer

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 155509.2
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning Description: Not Zoned
  • Zoning: UNZ

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: N/A

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,856 $498,800 $48,300 $450,500
2023 $4,764 $465,000 $48,300 $416,700
2022 $3,957 $385,300 $46,000 $339,300
2021 $3,396 $353,300 $42,800 $310,500
2020 $3,437 $364,200 $42,800 $321,400
2019 $1,607 $342,200 $44,200 $298,000
2018 $3,396 $358,700 $44,200 $314,500
2017 $3,607 $384,000 $87,100 $296,900
2016 $3,181 $294,500 $41,600 $252,900
2015 -- $355,000 $41,600 $313,400
2014 -- $310,000 $41,600 $268,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2025 09/09/25 For Sale $699,000 +86.4% $200 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold -- -- --
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2012 12/11/12 For Sale $375,000 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $140,300 New Conventional
Closed $252,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-11589

Alaska Multiple Listing Service

APN: 173-640-13