This property is occupied through June 30, 2010.
Please note that there is an extensive virtual tour & other photos available for review if you hit the "virtual tour" link near the lower right hand corner of the photo above.
Basic Description: This is a 2BR+Office/Wkshop, 1BA charming, natural wood-infused home ideal for the creatively inclined. Fabulous many-windowed south facing living room with parquet flooring centered around the woodstove is perfect for small or big musical jam sessions, or just relaxing with friends. Right next to it is the top-to-bottom just-remodeled kitchen with solid surface counter tops, custom cabinetry, designer lighting, vaulted ceilings & sparkling new appliances & flooring. All of this on 5 private acres, a brand-spanking new septic system in 2008 (hence the back lawn that is not exactly uniformly covered in grass growth), a huge storage shed + woodshed and surrounded by trees so big you can't get your arms around them! There is no garage.
Floor plan: This home has 3 levels. The main level contains the large unheated arctic entry with ample hanging, cabinet & shoe storage, the living room, dining & kitchen and the home's 1 bathroom at the end of a short hall. The upper level, accessed by a wooden spiral staircase, is a small loft bedroom littered with windows (180 degree view) with 'open' closet, and a built in double (Queen?) size raised bed platform. The lower level contains a HUGE open room suitable for use as a Master Bedroom, with a doorway direct to exterior, washer & dryer, under-stair closets, and through this room you go to another office/workshop room complete with small workbench & a utility/storage closet with utility sink. This home does not have a garage, and there is a short walk from the parking area to the home.
Rental Terms:
Lease Period: Lease required through Summer, 2010 (lease-end date is flexible within summer months). Please note that the owner does plan to have this home be a rental for longer than 1 year, however in the state of Alaska, residential leases are only valid for 1 year, so if you are looking for a longer-term rental situation, this home is still a good candidate.
Rent: $1245/month + tenant pays all utilities--which leads us to....average utility costs--->
Avg Utility Costs:
Fuel: The fuel usage history from 04 – 08 shows average use of 1187 g over 40 months, which averages out to an amazingly low THIRTY (30) g/mo. The owner controls fuel deliveries (automatically) and a monthly fuel stipend will be paid by tenant along with the rent. The owner did burn wood to help heat the home, but not on a daily basis, therefore the fuel stipend will be initially based on a predicted 45 g/mo, with a mid-winter review to make any necessary adjustments based on actual renter's usage habits and any seasonal changes. Due to the extremely efficient monitor/toyo heaters located on the main & lower levels of this home, the well-insulated construction & periodic woodstove use, means that you have vastly reduced heating costs! If you use less fuel than you paid for, any extra you paid will be reimbursed at move-out or lease renewal. If you like it particularly warm & use more fuel, that will be due to owner at lease-renewal or move-out.
Electric:The owner’s average electric bills (single occupant) from 2007-2008 were: $74-110/month.
Water/Sewer: Water is provided by a buried 1500gallon water holding tank. Costs depend on personal water consumption habits & whether or not you haul your own water in your truck or trailer (as low as 1.5 cents/gallon)...or if you have it delivered (+/- 8-9 cents/gallon). Even 2 adult water-aware users will typically use at least 1000g/month (depending on habits, hobbies and number of occupants)
Deposit(s): $1245 deposit, $350 pet fee *per approved pet* Yes, this owner will consider *no more than 2 total pets, *DOGS ONLY*. (100% caged pets such as turtles, fish, birds, etc will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Background Check: Credit & Background check will be run on applicants at a cost to applicant of $53.00 for each individual, or $68.00 per married couple (must both have the same last name). Although we do check credit, we do not necessary require "AA" credit if there are other compensating factors and good reasons for past credit record “issues”.
Drive-by Directions: Please note that an in-person drive-by of the property is required PRIOR TO scheduling a showing appointment. Take Farmer’s Loop (From UAF end) turn onto Ballaine Road, (L) at Goldstream (Vallata Restaurant), (R) on Jones Rd (Directly across from Ivory Jack’s Restaurant), follow Jones road until the road takes a 90 degree left turn (this is Waldheim), continue up, watch for “Howling Dog Trail” (normal green street sign) on the left. The driveway will be the first left after Howling Dog Trail (look for signs).
Financial Requirements: Rent may not exceed 1/3 of the tenant's gross monthly income (so a minimum of +/- $3750+/mo)
Appointment & contact info: Before an appointment is scheduled according to the showing avialability at the top of this page, interested parties will need to verify that they've driven by the home, reviewed this information and indicate willingness/ability to meet the terms mentioned here.
PLEASE NOTE that lease info & rental applications are available at the time of showing or after showings via e-mail, by request to homeinfo@lookwithlori.com.
Thank you for your interest in this home. If you have any questions that were not already answered by this website or wish to make a showing request, please contact Lori Price of LookwithLori, Inc. via email at homeinfo@lookwithlori.com. Any communications received after normal business hours will be returned the next business day.
PLEASE NOTE: because this home is a rental...there is currently no additional info ("Disclosures") provided. (the host site does not allow me to disable the "disclosure button", sorry)