About This Home
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 687 TONSINA DRIVE in Fairbanks, AK is listed for $289,900 ($247 per sqft). Built in 2003, the home offers 1,176 sqft of living space on a 1.85 acres lot.
Key Features
- Built in 2003
- 1.85 acre lot
- 2 stories
Property Details
Amenities
Welcome to this beautiful 4-star plus energy-efficient 1,160 sq ft log home nestled on a quiet dead-end road in a peaceful area of Rural Fairbanks. The home offers privacy, comfort, and thoughtful upgrades throughout, this charming three-bedroom, one-bath home sits on 3.69 acres with mature trees, trail access, and a quiet private setting that anyone can appreciate.
The inviting main level features a Fairbanks necessity, arctic entryway for storage and convenience. Enter into the spacious living room and open floor plan to a beautifully renovated kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen showcases alder cabinetry with soft-close features, custom concrete countertops crafted by a local artist, an apron-front sink, and a cozy feel throughout.
Step outside onto the large deck directly off the kitchen, perfect for grilling, relaxing, and enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. This home was designed with energy efficiency in mind and includes triple-pane Nordic windows, a heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system, propane on-demand hot water heater, Toyo stove, Blaze King wood stove, and a Lifewater Engineering septic system.
The home also features a remodeled bathroom with a heated tile floor, updated flooring throughout the upstairs bedrooms and hallway, and modern appliances including an energy-efficient refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. The refrigerator is approximately three years old, and the propane cook stove adds both functionality and charm to the kitchen.
A major bonus is the backup battery system installed by RES, providing added peace of mind during power outages. The system supports essential features including the Toyo stove, downstairs outlets, water heater, water pump, and back porch outlet-previously used for freezer storage to protect valuable food supplies.
Enjoy Alaska living with multiple outdoor spaces, including a large covered front deck, back deck, outdoor firepit area, woodshed, garden area with raised beds, and a spacious lawn. The property also includes outbuildings that can serve many purposes.
With plenty of parking, a private wooded setting, access to nearby trails including a pedestrian easement, and high-speed internet availability through GCI, this property offers the perfect combination of rustic charm, modern efficiency, and convenient Fairbanks living. This is a rare opportunity to own a well-maintained Alaskan log home that combines efficiency, comfort, and privacy-ready for your next adventure in Fairbanks.
Monthly Cost Estimate
$1,550/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
687 TONSINA DRIVE
Fairbanks, AK 99712
Tonsina
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This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 687 TONSINA DRIVE is listed at $289,900 ($247/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,551 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.
Key features include: Built in 2003, 1.85 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Wood Stove, Smoke Detectors, HRV. Exterior Features: Deck/Patio, RV Parking, Shed.
This property is listed by Brittany Jackson and can be reached at 9079877652.








