20 Acres in North Pole, AK - $97,000

~ Parcel number: 673581

~ State: Alaska

~ Town: North Pole

~ Borough: Fairbanks North Star Borough

~ Location: Two Rivers

~ Size: 20 acres

~ River: River frontage approximately 72 feet and POND, AND AN ADDITIONAL 1,800 FT RIVER FRONTAGE EASEMENT TO USE

~ Zoning: GU1 (general use) recreational, residential

~ Access: By river boat in summer and by snow machine in winter

~ Title: Free and clear of any lien

~ Terrain: Generally flat

~ Vegetation: Birch, aspen, white spruce, balsam poplar, spruce trees

~ Elevation: from 487 ft to 508 ft

~ Sewer: To be done by the buyer

~ Power: By generator, solar or wind, to be done by the buyer

~ Water: Storage tank, or by well, to be done by the buyer

~ Documentation Fee:

For cash sale $299 for document preparation done by the Seller and recording fee, title will be transfer by Statutory Warranty Deed or the closing could be done by a title company, Buyer will pay for the title insurance policy and for Buyer's closing fees. For financing $250 for document preparation, a Contract for Deed will be used.

~ Property Taxes: About $200

~ Price $70,000 Cash Sale or financed

~ GPS coordinates

NW corner 64.818406 -147.266267

NE corner 64.818406 -147.25779

SW corner 64.816519 -147.266793

SE corner 64.816542 -147.257865

Gorgeous wooded 20-acre land located in the heart of recreational paradise with approximately 72 feet frontage on Chena River, a pond and great views! This gorgeous property, located in the heart of recreational paradise, has great views and toll trees. Access by boat during the summer and by snow machine in winter from the town of North Pole (Nor dale bridge)

The property has large, toll trees, birch, aspen, white spruce, black spruce, balsam and poplar. The Chena River supports populations of many fish species, including arctic grayling, burbot, chum salmon, humpback whitefish, king salmon, least cisco, longnose suckers, northern pike, round whitefish, and sheefish.

Some of the animals you see are moose, brown and black bear, coyote, lynx, beaver, snow hare, marten, muskrat, squirrel, kingfisher, owl, duck, geese, crane, pipit, willow grouse, tundra swan, wigeon and more. Hiking, hunting and fishing from your own property, skiing, snowboarding possible in the area. In the summer boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and all type of adventures. There are more activities to participate in North Pole, Fairbanks and other towns.

The nearest town is North Pole, with a population of 2,200 residents, it is growing together with Fairbanks City. North Pole is the home of Santa Clause, where you can find gas stations, grocery stores, churches, many restaurants and fast food restaurants, all type of business services for your daily needs, hospitals, veterinarian hospital, basset army, community hospital about 8 miles, and more. Fairbanks is about 13.5 miles from North Pole.

You can build a house or a recreation cabin, a permit is needed. There are no improvements on the property, so buyer have to provide power by generator, solar and water by well or storage tank. There are a few scatter cabins in the surrounding area. The property elevation is approximately from 487 ft to 509 ft. The parcel could be subdivided into smaller lots. We have listed a 22.43 acre parcel adjacent to this one, for $182,000.

Bring all your gear! Easily accessible, the Chena River is the most popular sport-fishing river in interior Alaska. Nearby are the Chena River State Recreation Area with 397 square miles of forests, rivers, and alpine tundra, the recreation area has something to offer everyone. The variety of activities draws more than 150,000 people every year and the Chena Lake Recreation Area, a 2,000 acre park 17 miles southeast of Fairbanks and three miles from North Pole, spruce, tamarack and birch forest, open land, marshes and sloughs provide a variety of habitats that serve an abundance of wildlife, the area includes a 260-acre lake and four winding miles of the Chena River.

Approximately Distances in Miles from North Pole

Fairbanks 13.5, Fairbanks Airport 18.7, Delta Junction 81.8, Livengood 92.1, Anderson 93.8, Manley Hot Springs 169, Tok 189, Denali Nat'l Park & Preserve 225, Wrangell St. Elias Nat'l. Park & Preserve 277, Valdez 350, Anchorage 372, Seward 496, Prudhoe Bay 509, Kenai 528, Homer 591.

North Pole

North Pole has 2,200 residents, the attractions bring locals and tourists alike to sometimes double the people in the city. From Fairbanks Alaska and Delta Airlines have several flights daily to and from Seattle. People enjoy the Santa Clause House, cruising with Santa car show, Santa's post office (supposedly the most photographed post office sign), the new musical playground, role thru the skate or BMX park, or walk thru the woods and enjoy the exercise trail starting near the city hall. North Pole offers a variety of restaurants like the Pagoda, and several fast food places and diners, there is also a new library.

In December is the annual North Pole Christmas In Ice Contest, which attracts ice sculptors from around the world. The Winter Festival draws crowds with activities and fireworks. During this time of year, its not unusual for national TV newscasts to broadcast live from the Santa Claus House. And at the North Pole Post Office (located on South Santa Claus Lane, of course) more than 400,000 pieces of mail arrive annually simply addressed to "Santa Claus, North Pole, Alaska." Each year, teams of community volunteers work to respond to each letter.

Despite its small size North Pole is Where the Spirit of Christmas Lives Year Round, its an ideal place to be based while visiting the Fairbanks area, especially for RVers. Nearby is Chena Lake Recreation Area with 80 campsites along with a swimming beach, paved bike trails and canoe rentals. Chena Lake can be fished for arctic char, grayling and rainbow trout. Within North Pole there are two full-service campgrounds as well as tent sites located in North Pole Park.

Chena River

Chena River is a 100-mile (160 km) tributary of the Tanana River in the Interior region of Alaska. It flows generally west from the White Mountains to the Tanana River near the city of Fairbanks, which is built on both sides of the river. The Tanana empties into the 2,300-mile (3,700 km) long Yukon River.

Named tributaries of the Chena River include the North Fork, South Fork, West Fork, Middle (East) Fork and the Little Chena River. The Chena River State Recreation Area surrounds much of the upper half of the main stem. The Chena River is used for recreational fishing and boating. During the winter months, it is also traveled by snow machines and mushers (sled dogs).

The Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project dam is about 40 miles (64 km) up the Chena River from Fairbanks. The dam was built in response to the 1,967 Fairbanks flood, which inundated much of the city. When closed, the dam impounds water and, when the inflow is high enough, diverts it about 8 miles (13 km) to the Tanana River near North Pole, upstream of Fairbanks and the natural mouth of the Chena.

The Chena River supports populations of many fish species, including Arctic grayling, burbot, chuch salmon, humpback whitefish, king salmon, least cisco, longnose suckers, northern pike, round whitefish, and sheefish. Easily accessible from Fairbanks and North Pole, the Chena is the most popular sport-fishing river in interior Alaska.

Chena Lake Recreation Area

The Chena Lake Recreation Area is a 2,000-acre park 17 miles southeast of Fairbanks and three miles from North Pole. Spruce, tamarack and birch forest, open land, marshes and sloughs provide a variety of habitats that serve an abundance of wildlife. The area includes a 260-acre lake and four winding miles of the Chena River. Chum and king salmon swim nearly 1,000 miles from the Bering Sea to spawn here in the Chena and in July and August the big fish are easy to observe in the clear waters.

The recreation area borders the Moose Creek Dike, a seven-mile long, 50-foot-high barrier that protects Fairbanks from periodic flooding. The Army Corps of Engineers administers about 20,000 acres of public land east of the dike and adjoining the recreation area, fertile habitat for wildlife. Where the dike meets the river, the Moose Creek Dam offers a panoramic vista of the area, a visitor information kiosk and a fish-viewing overlook with a "salmon watch" program active in July and August. An area day-use fee is collected Memorial Day through Labor Day, but fish viewing from the dam is free.

Developed recreation facilities include the Lake Park campground, picnic areas, playground, bike paths, restrooms, boat launch and a swimming beach at the lake. The River Park campground has a self-guided nature trail and a network of walking/skiing paths for a more nature-oriented experience. A boat ramp provides river access.

Chena River State Recreation Area

Is a great place to see moose or launch a canoe, kayak or raft on the Chena River. The Angel Rocks Trailhead is located in the Chena River State Recreation Area, and an eight-mile hike leads to nearby Chena Hot Springs Resort, and the soothing hot springs pools.

Chena River State Recreation Area is a park for all seasons. With 397 square miles of forests, rivers, and alpine tundra, the recreation area has something to offer everyone. The variety of activities draws more than 150,000 people to the Chena River State Recreation Area every year.

Campgrounds in the area can accommodate all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts, from tent campers to those with deluxe recreational vehicles. Three developed campgrounds exist in the recreation area: Rosehip Campground at milepost 27 Chena Hot Springs Road, Tors Trail Campground at milepost 39, and Red Squirrel Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 43. More Fairbanks area campground information. Opportunities for camping in undeveloped areas can be found along the many gravel bars and river access roads.

The park follows the Chena River, a clear flowing, class I-II river ideal for kayaking, canoeing, or fishing for abundant arctic grayling. Chena Hot Springs Road parallels the river, providing boaters and anglers many entry and exit points from which to choose.

In winter months, two major dog sled races use portions of the old Chena Hot Springs Winter Trail. Ski touring and snow machining are also popular. The recreation area contains numerous winter trails, providing opportunities for motorized and nonmotorized recreation.

Wildlife is abundant in the Chena River Recreation Area. Visitors frequently find moose munching in the beaver ponds and sloughs along Chena Hot Springs Road. Black and grizzly bears also inhabit the area, though they are seldom seen. Grizzly bears have been spotted by backcountry hikers in alpine areas and along the river. Black bears are found in areas with abundant vegetation.

Northern Lights in Fairbanks

It's no surprise that with Fairbanks' location, it is frequently referred to as the best place to see the northern lights in Alaska, the United States and in many cases, across the globe. For the best chance on seeing the aurora borealis, visit during the prime viewing season between September and March.

There are many different ways you can hunt for the aurora. You can drive to a nearby vantage point and wait for them to appear, or take a tour and watch them from a cabin, yurt, dome or lodge, see them on a dog sled adventure or while you are ice fishing, on a snow cat tour, via a trip part way up the Dalton Highway or even on a flight above the Arctic Circle.

Fairbanks

The Fairbanks area is home to just over 100,000 residents, making this region the second-largest population center in Alaska. The city features a university, an Army Base and an Air Force Base and is known for dog mushing, northern lights and its extremes of light, dark, warmth and cold.

Fairbanks is one of Alaskas best year-round destinations, and visitors will find plenty to do whether they come for the long, warm summer days or to watch spectacular northern lights displays color the night sky in winter. A wide range of activities are available, including shopping the many art galleries filled with pottery, painting, textiles and Alaska Native art and jewelry, rafting or kayaking the meandering Chena River, golfing, fishing, snowmobiling, enjoying tours and attractions like Pioneer Park that celebrate the towns gold history, cross-country and Alpine skiing, wildlife viewing, soaking in hot springs, or even enjoying a locally brewed beer.

Fairbanks is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Museum of the North, where the collections feature both natural history and art items. Its rightfully considered one of the finest museums in the state.

Fairbanks is also a gateway for trips further into the Interior and the Arctic. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is accessible by small plane, and any trip up the famous Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay also known as the "Haul Road" begins in Fairbanks.