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Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land and Water

Parcel Detail

Attention - Residency Requirements

Only Alaska residents may submit bids in the Sealed-Bid Auction.

Shoreline of Nakwasina Subdivsion.

Parcel 496 - 1004

Region: Southeast
Subdivision: Nakwasina Sound
Case File: ADL 108732
Brochure Pages PDF
Acres: 5.92 No Road Access Lot: 15
Minimum Bid:
$111,700.00

Case File

Veteran Discount

The State of Alaska offers qualified Alaska resident veterans a once-in-a-lifetime discount on the purchase of state land.

Estimated Veteran Price: $84,492.80

This veteran's price is based on the minimum bid. When placing your bid, you will be bidding a non-discounted price. The actual discounted price based on your bid will be calculated using the method detailed in the brochure, if you qualify for the program and win the parcel.

Why Buy

Nakwasina Sound features ocean front parcels on beautiful Sitka Sound near Nakwasina Sound.

Location

Nakwasina Sound Subdivision is on Baranof Island. The parcels are approximately 1-2 miles northwest of the Sitka Ferry Terminal, which is about 7 miles northwest of central Sitka.
Meridian Township Range Section (MTRS): C054S063E33

Access Details

Access to the parcels is by boat from Sitka. Floatplane access may be possible as well.

Utilities

There is no municipal water supply or sewer system. Please see Plat notes and the Sewer and Water section of this brochure for details. There are no utilities (electric, phone, internet, etc.) currently in this area.

Local Government

This area is within the boundary of the City & Borough of Sitka and is subject to applicable platting authority, local ordinances, and property assessments. Local ordinances may impose setbacks, easements, or restrictions in addition to those mentioned under Restrictions below. Please check with the city for details.

Fire

This area is in the Limited Fire Management Option. See the Wildland Fires and Burn Permits section of this brochure for details.

Notes

These parcels are located on Tentatively Approved land. See the “Tentatively Approved Lands” section of the brochure for details.
Nakwasina Sound subdivision has been zoned Open Space by the City & Borough of Sitka, which could limit types of development. Please contact the city for more information.
The mean high-water mark of Sitka Sound forms the true bounds of all parcels. Several parcels in the subdivision are on or near steep bluffs. These parcels may contain wetlands. Purchasers must obtain permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before developing any wetland areas.

Restrictions

Easements affecting these parcels, as depicted on the plat, may include, but are not limited to, public access easements. Information on restrictions, easements, reservations, and setbacks may be depicted on the plat, contained in the plat notes, or be recorded separately. There is a 100ft building setback from Sitka Sound.

Survey and Appraisal

Nakwasina Sound is survey ASLS 2015-06, located in Sections 28 and 33, Township 54 South, Range 63 East, Copper River Meridian. The survey has been recorded as plat 2017-3 in the Sitka Recording District.

Right-of-way Status

The access easements are undeveloped.

Parcel Maps

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