Wasilla Real Estate News, Valley Market Real Estate

Mat-Su Borough Moving Forward on Rail Spur December 6th, 2011

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The Port Mackenzie Rail Spur took another step forward tonight. The spur will intersect with the current rail road just south of the little Susitna Bridge in Houston and run west of Big Lake all the way out to the Port.

Tonight the Mat-Su Borough planning commission approved a resolution to send to the assembly asking them to zone a piece of borough land as an Interim Materials District so that it could be used to mine gravel for the rail extension.

The Planning Commission wrestled with the sticky situation that always arises when the borough is asking permission from the borough. In this case, the borough is asking to create a zone for a gravel pit. There are certain criteria that must be met to create a materials district and the borough could not meet all of the criteria because some of it needs to be done in the future by a contractor that the borough will hire to actually mine the gravel. So the borough is asking the borough to change a little code for this particular site so that the rail spur can move forward. It’s all a little confusing and if a private party were involved we would all be screaming, “conflict of interest”.

The location of the grave pit is in the photo to the right, click on the photo to expand.

Almost all the members of the planning commission were uncomfortable with the situation but it still passed unanimously. To be fair…I probably would have voted for it as well were I in their place. No one wants to hold up the Port Development. But it was still a good illustration showing why the borough should be selling their land so that private parties can be the ones developing it.

So if the assembly approves, the borough will grant the borough permission to develop a gravel pit that will be permitted and monitored by the borough. The borough even has their own law department to help explain why it’s OK for the borough to do something in a way that a private party would not be able to do.

All in all, I’m happy that we are moving forward with the port development. This will be good for people in the Mat-Su Borough and for the rest of Alaska. I just wish that this pit were in private hands, it would be a lot cleaner to have an arms length situation.

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10506 N Wolverine Road Palmer November 30th, 2011

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This is an unfinished 2,000 square foot home and 1000 square foot detached garage with an apartment over the top. The lot is 2+ acres with a fantastic view.

This house is closed in with windows and doors but not insulated. Well and wash house on the property until you finish the house. These structures are very well built, no OSB, only plywood, metal roof, and quadlock foundation.

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7000 N Sunset Drive, Wasilla November 30th, 2011

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This 3 acre lot offers a breathtaking view overlooking the Mat-Su Valley. There is a comfortable 672 sqft cabin with a private well and septic.

A large 2-bay detached shop is also on the property.
Possible owner-finance on approval.

Click on the photos for a bigger view.

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20457 W Glenn Highway, Sutton November 26th, 2011

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Very unique features in this recently remodeled home. It’s a very large home on 6 acres in a great location between the highway and the Matanuska River.

The lot offers a nice view of the mountains. There is lots of land for horses or other animals. Honestly, how many 5 bedroom homes on 6 acres can you find in this price range?

The floor plan boasts 3,350 sqft of living space, with 5 bedrooms and a giant fireplace feature in the living room.

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8358 S Foxworth, Wasilla November 26th, 2011

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http://www.vimeo.com/31891770
4 Bed, 2 Bath
$199,900

This gorgeous home was built in 2005. It has been recently upgraded and remodeled to like-new condition. Its in a great location just off of mile 11.5 Knik -Goose Bay road. An abundance of south facing windows let in the sunlight.
This is a 2,364 square foot 4 bedroom home on just about an acre of land .

Here is the listing info with asbuilt survey and more photos.

Kitchen

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