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Remote Commercial
Description
Legal Description:
Parcels included in this sale are U.S. Survey 5265 and U.S. Survey 5839
Location Description:
Situated on the north side of the Glacier Fork Knik River near its confluence with Metal Creek. The rolling landscape is covered with spruce, alder and cottonwood timber. The soil is sandy loam with good topsoil.
These two exclusive 5-acre parcels are
located in Grasshopper Valley at the mouth of Metal Creek on the north side of the Knik River on a Southwest-facing knoll looking out towards the Knik Glacier and Chugach State Park.
Property Description:
The properties are 25 miles northeast of Palmer (a short 15-minute flight from the airport in Palmer). Palmer is just 42 miles from Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. The parcels can be accessed by airplane, airboat, ATV,
hovercraft, helicopter, and snowmachine. Air taxi charters can be hired from Palmer.
Sitting on the edge of one of the embankments is an A-frame structure that could be used as employee or management housing with some additional work. The other parcel also has a cabin, but it may not be usable.
The Knik Glacier can be seen from both properties. A short hike up from the riverbed, the upper property levels out and is predominately flat. It is large enough to accommodate a hotel/lodge. Vegetation
consists of a thick covering of birch and spruce trees. The surrounding property rises up
behind the subject property affording more views and the possibilities of hiking the hills or traversing the old mining trails. There are two 40 acre gold claims next to the lower 5-acre parcel. The State of Alaska has a 100' wide, 25 mile long easement beginning at the trail head from Jim Creek to Knik Glacier, allowing
optional means of access and transportation of goods to the properties.
Abundant wildlife resides in the area. Hillsides are alive with sheep and goats year round; the river flats teem with moose. There are black and brown bear, wolves, coyotes, wolverines, fox, rabbits and numerous species of birds.
Offering the opportunity to develop a unique tourism site within a short distance of Anchorage, the fabulous setting high over the riverbed, the view looking out over the glacier and up the surrounding hills to the Chugach Mountains rising from the other side of the river and the flourishing wildlife all contribute to a world-class location.
There are no lodges in the immediate area. The closest overnight facility is located in Palmer. These parcels are two of the only three privately owned properties within 10 miles of the Knik Glacier. The surrounding lands are State owned.
The area provides excellent opportunity for glacier and wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain & glacier climbing, rafting, hunting, snowmachining, cross country skiing, gold panning, photography, helicopter & plane tours as well as good old fashioned relaxation. The Prince William Sound is just a quick flight over the glacier. The glacier is a fabulous backdrop for photographs; several movies and commercials have been filmed at Knik Glacier.
Another possibility for revenue would be to provide horseback trips to the higher slopes and out along the old mining trails. The property would also be the most spectacular remote homesite for enjoying the magnificent glacier and the surrounding splendor and serenity.
Priced at $1,000,000.00
One Million Dollars
Terms are Cash
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This package has been prepared for informational purposes to assist a potential purchaser in determining whether they wish to proceed with an in-depth investigation of the property. No representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this package or any of its contents shall be deemed made, and no legal commitment or obligation shall arise by reason of this package or its contents. *Interested parties are expected to review, independently, all documents relating to the property, as to the accuracy and completeness of the information contained herein.
This package is subject to errors, omissions, price change or term, physical condition, expenses of operation (past, present or future income), zoning, covenants & restrictions, survey, access, soils condition, water & septic, fuel tanks, contamination, local/state/federal requirements or other matters affecting the value or use of the property.
It is your responsibility to ascertain the potential for: flooding-rock slides-avalanches-earthquake area, and other natural hazards. It's the buyer's responsibility to verify, locate survey markers or have the corners located by a qualified person. *Due to the nature of our properties the location of our real estate signs may not warrant the location of the property(s). As in any real estate transaction or investment, we further suggest that you seek legal counsel and financial advice. Most land in the State of Alaska is "surface estate only". Government agencies, Native Corporations, etc usually withhold subsurface rights.
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