NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53908 Taiga Way Kenai, AK 99611

Estimated Value: $207,000 - $459,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2014

Current estimated payment $2,297/month

290 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Lake View
  • 2.04 Acre Lot
  • Spa
  • Waterfront
  • Deck

About This Home

As of November 2014

MOTIVATED SELLER!!Lake front log home with natural rock trim on 2+ acres! Logs from the land used to build this home, finished in 2002. Three bedrooms + a loft, 3 bathrooms and a detached 896 sq.ft. garage. Close to the Nikiski Pool, schools and an easy drive to Kenai for shopping. Driveway partially maintained by the Borough.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Carson

Choice Realty Listed on: 12/22/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Hall

Alaska 1st Realty, Inc. License #18902

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,772

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,240 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Den
  • Lake Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Spa Bath

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Schools

  • North Star Elementary School
  • Nikiski Middle School
  • Nikiski High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Built by Owner/Builder Jeff Van Sky

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,772

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.04
  • Road Frontage Type: Government
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Directions: Kenai Spur to North Miller, left on Bernice Lake Road, right on Forest, left on Birchwood, left on Taiga Way. Home is at the end of the street.
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • 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: 1999
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Basement, BR/BA on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Den &/Or Office, Family Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 2240

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Fire Service Area, Horse Property, Landscaped, Road Service Area, Views
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Lake Front, Lake Privileges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Builder Name: Owner/Builder Jeff Van Sky
  • Construction Type: Log, Frame, Log Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Other, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck/Patio
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garaged Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Detached, Heated Garage, No Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Private

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Star
  • High School: Nikiski
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nikiski

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 88862.4
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning Description: Not Zoned
  • Zoning: UNZ
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2772
  • Tax Map Number: N/A
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2013
Closed on
Nov 13, 2014
Sold by
Van Sky Jeffrey M
Bought by
Vanvleet William E
Seller's Agent
Karen Carson
Choice Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Hall
Alaska 1st Realty, Inc.
List Price
$299,500
Current Estimated Value
$375,230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.63%
Original Mortgage
$246,510
Outstanding Balance
$192,220
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,637
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Vanvleet William E -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanvleet William E $246,510
Previous Owner Vansky Jeffrey M $205,000
Previous Owner Vansky Jeffrey M $180,000
Previous Owner Vansky Jeffrey M $150,000
Previous Owner Vansky Jeffrey M $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2014 11/20/14 Sold -- -- --
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2013 12/23/13 For Sale $299,500 -- $134 / 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 $2,699 $320,400 $31,600 $288,800
2023 $2,673 $315,200 $27,400 $287,800
2022 $2,634 $308,000 $24,000 $284,000
2021 $2,513 $302,000 $24,000 $278,000
2020 $2,494 $299,100 $11,400 $287,700
2019 $1,297 $309,100 $11,400 $297,700
2018 $2,513 $301,000 $11,400 $289,600
2017 $2,342 $288,700 $11,400 $277,300
2016 $2,811 $283,700 $11,400 $272,300
2015 $2,503 $252,700 $11,400 $241,300
2014 $2,503 $237,700 $11,400 $226,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Karen Carson

    Choice Realty

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ryan Hall

    Alaska 1st Realty, Inc.

    (907) 260-7653

    11 Total Sales

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-17254

Alaska Multiple Listing Service

APN: 014-160-49

Alaska Kenai Peninsula Borough Kenai 99611

53908 Taiga Way, Kenai, AK

This home is located at 53908 Taiga Way, Kenai, AK 99611 since 22 December 2013 and is currently estimated at $375,230, approximately $167 per square foot. This property was built in 1999. 53908 Taiga Way is a home located in Kenai Peninsula Borough with nearby schools including Nikiski North Star Elementary School and Nikiski Middle/Senior High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Alaska Multiple Listing Service The listing content relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the IDX Program of Alaska Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (AK MLS). Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Ten-X are marked with either the listing brokerage’s logo or the AK MLS logo and information about them includes the name of the listing brokerage. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified for accuracy. Copyright 2025 Alaska Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.

Nearby Homes