NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40905 Rucksack Dr Homer, AK 99603

Homer Area

Estimated Value: $716,000 - $919,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,492 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 13, 2026

Current estimated payment $4,843 / mo

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Mud Room
  • Views
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Private Yard
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of April 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Buss

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

Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

Co-Listed By

Becky Turkington

Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker License #188838

Last Buyer's Agent

Joleen Brooks

Bay Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 3.57 Acre Lot
  • Level 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
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mud Room
  • Property Views
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

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

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

3.57 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.57
  • Road Frontage Type: Dedicated Road, Government
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • 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.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Horse Property, Road Service Area, Views, Poultry Allowed
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame - 2x6
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 155509.2
  • Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: N/A

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Valerie Buss
Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Joleen Brooks
Bay Realty
List Price
$699,000
Views
368
Current Estimated Value
$809,018

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
65.92%
Original Mortgage
$653,300
Outstanding Balance
$651,991
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$157,027

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2012
Closed on
Sep 10, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Druhot
Homer View Realty, LLC
List Price
$375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title Insurance
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $653,300
Closed $653,300
Previous Owner $140,300
Previous Owner $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/13/2026 04/13/26 Sold -- -- --
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 For Sale $699,000 +86.4% $200 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
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

Tax History

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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 $4,761 $532,400 $51,400 $481,000
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Valerie Buss Real Estate Agent - Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Valerie Buss

    Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

    (907) 202-6116

    223 Total Sales

    Valerie Buss
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  • Becky Turkington Real Estate Agent - Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Becky Turkington

    Kachemak Real Estate Group Real Broker

    (503) 298-3217

    199 Total Sales

    Becky Turkington
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Joleen Brooks

    Bay Realty

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gretchen Druhot

    Homer View Realty, LLC

    (907) 399-3007

    6 Total Sales

    Gretchen Druhot
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Map

Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-11589

Alaska Multiple Listing Service

APN: 173-640-13

Alaska Kenai Peninsula Borough Homer 99603

40905 Rucksack Dr, Homer, AK

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