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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.

BIRKLUND

Parcel 498 - 1016

Region: Southcentral
Subdivision: Birklund
Case File: ADL 231343
Brochure Pages PDF
Acres: 1.51 Road Access Lot: 9 Block: 2
Minimum Bid:
$48,000.00

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: $38,291.05

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.

Location

Birklund is located approximately 5 miles west of downtown Wasilla, 1.5 miles south of Parks Hwy, just east of Vine Rd.
Meridian Township Range Section (MTRS): S017N002W14

Access Details

Birklund has developed gravel road access. From the Parks Hwy, travel south on Vine Rd for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn east onto W Jess Ave and then south onto S Fian Dr to enter the subdivision.

Utilities

Overhead electricity is located on Vine Rd. Purchasers will be responsible for extending the existing power lines at their own expense. There is no municipal water supply or sewer system. Please see plat notes and the Sewer and Water section of this brochure for details.

Local Government

This area is within the boundaries of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough 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. Please check with the borough for more details. The subdivision is outside of the Wasilla city limits. There is currently no zoning for the subdivision.

Fire

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

Notes

These parcels are being sold as-is. Both parcels were previously under a purchase contract with DNR. In 2024, Parcel 1016 underwent clean-up efforts to remove extensive trash and debris that was left on the property. As with all parcels, DNR recommends prospective bidders personally inspect all parcels before placing a bid.
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, utility easements. Information on restrictions, easements, reservations, and setbacks may be depicted on the plat, contained in the plat notes, or recorded separately. Both parcels have 15 ft utility easements along rights-of-way and a 70 ft triangular utility easement in the north (Parcel 1016) and northwest (Parcel 1015) corners of the lots (see Plat Note 6). There is a 10 x 20 ft guy anchor easement on the west side of the Parcel 1016. There is a 30 ft public use easement along the north lot line of Parcel 1015. Please see plat for details.

Survey and Appraisal

Birklund Alaska Subdivision is survey ASLS 2009-17, located in Section 14, Township 17 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian. The survey has been recorded as Plat 2012-7 in the Palmer Recording District.

Right-of-way Status

All roads within the subdivision, S. Fian Dr, S. River Cir, and S. Cade Cir, are developed gravel roads.
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