790 Risse Road Fairbanks, North Pole Home

Just what the doctor ordered!  Secluded cottage in a private fully wooded setting on two acres.  No garage, but endless possibilities to build one (or add-on!).... This is a happy haven, with woodstove set-up, open kitchen, french doors to the majorly re-built deck, tongue & groove walls & vaulted ceilings, oversized master bedroom, extra large bathroom, and a tidy and BIG crawlspace for "stuff" within the entirely poured concrete foundation.  Bonus:  June 7, 2010 passing wastewater system test means you don't have to be on pins and needles as to whether or not large scale septic repairs are going to disrupt your plans to buy at the last minute!

Curious about keeping animals?  Yes, the zoning (Gu-1) and lack of covenants should allow horses as well as kennels, not to mention all the other personal property freedoms (like farm animals, businesses, & more) that this combination of zoning & no covenants permits.

Operating Costs/Energy Efficiency: With a 6-7 year fuel history of UNDER 70 gallons/month even BEFORE the 4 star energy rating and brand new boiler in the fall of '09..., you can bet that you will be paying a LOT Less than everyone else you know with bigger houses and old heating systems!  *Full utility histories available in the disclosure package...*  Add to that the high flow rate private well, (reportedly over 7gallons/minute!) and you'll be sitting pretty while everyone else is hassling with hauling water or paying high sums for delivered water for their holding tanks.  This well alone can save an average buyer between roughly $80 and $150 (or more) on automatically delivered water each month.   So that means that this home at $172,500 will make your wallet feel about the same as buying a home for $150,500-$162,500 that has a water holding tank!

Financing comments:  This property is in great financing condition and should easily qualify for your choice of ANY loan program(s) including: conventional or government (FHA/VA) loans, as well as AHFC (Alaska Housing Finance Corporation) loans like first time homebuyer or veterans mortgage preference, or interest rate reduction for lower income borrowers - AND if there is funding available it should also fall within the approved area for RD (USDA) Rural Development Loans as well as Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing loan & grant programs!  What more could you ask for?.... oh yes, how about:

For those who place the QUALITY of a home over just its size, this is sure to be a perfect fit!  Not every family will be comfortable in this 2 bedroom forest cottage - but for those that are this home offers tons of REAL wood accents including windows (none of that white vinyl here!), 6 panel doors, closets & man doors, real oak cabinets & countertop edging - not to mention lower maintenance metal roofing, recent and nicely appointed outdoor shed w/shelving & locking hasp, larger closet space in both bedrooms, an ample arctic entry for all your seasonal everyday "gear".

And for those who enjoy the great INDOORS: Catch up with your family or guests while working in the open kitchen without feeling cut off.  Meanwhile you can also enjoy the island based Jenn-Aire Range/Oven for all your cooking creations and forget those clunky overhead range hoods - Jenn Aires are vented down through the stove!  Maybe you'll just bask in the sun streaming through the south facing double glass deck doors while you sit and sip coffee at your dining room table... or do you have a computer-expert (or Gamer) in your household?  No problem--current owner enjoys high speed web access  (DSL).

With a 4-star energy rating from just this spring and quicker-than-you think commute on easy paved roads to Downtown Fairbanks or UAF/West Side --this home really stands out especially when you add the superior attention to design detail and materials at the time of construction.

If you haven't already had a chance, take a look at the virtual tour above for all these things described above and more!

Think you'd like a new(er) home?  Think again:  feel more secure knowing that this home has plenty of background to give you have an established track record of utilities - yet a BRAND NEW BOILER, not to mention a long  history of structural stability and the obvious test of time.  Landscaping has had a chance to mature, and this home has gone through any number of tough Fairbanks winters with flying colors (none of which you have with a "new" home). 

Drive-By Directions: Steese Highway heading North, Right on Chena Hot Springs Road.  Go about 6 miles and you'll pass Nordale on your right.  Take the nexst Left, which is Risse (JUST after Nordale).  3rd driveway on the right.  Look for signs which will be installed Tuesday afternoon 6/8/10.

*NOTE* this home is occupied, and showings are by appointment ONLY through your Realtor or Lori.   As the home can easily be seen from Risse Road, please do NOT enter the driveway more than just enough to turn around. On behalf of the occupants, thank you for your consideration.

It's easy for pre-qualified buyers to set up a pre-arranged showing appointment with day-before notice.  Just call your REALTOR/Buyer's Representative, the showing instructions for them are available in the MLS. No REALTOR of your own?...just contact Lori at 347-7244, and she will be happy to assist you.

If the home is still in ACTIVE *status*...You can view, download or print 24/7 extensive information regarding this home including disclosures, utility history, survey, & more.  Just click on the link above that says "Disclosures" or the red link below.  In addition to the information currently posted, there is also more  information from the time of purchase which is available by request to parties interested in writing an offer to purchase.