Thinking about buying land in Alaska

neoxaero · 09-28-2009, 03:35 PM

My fiance and I have been talking about buying some land to build us a small summer cabin to get away from everything.

I was looking at OTC land sales (Over The Counter Subdivision Land Sale)

Since I'm not real familiar with Alaska and we're just now starting to look. Right now we're planing on purchasing next spring/summer; when we have time to fly up there and check everything out before hand.

I was thinking the "South Central Region" - From my reading the summers are nice ranging form 40's to the 80's which would be a NICE break from these 100º+ days we've had all summer here in Texas.

So anyways, What should I know about buying land in Alaska?

- I'd like to get as far away from other people as I possibly can

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AK-DRam · 09-29-2009, 03:03 AM

When you say far away do you intend of flying in to no mans land? Or still being able to drive in? Big difference of getting away from folks.

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Left out in the cold · 09-29-2009, 11:44 AM

The OTC is the left overs from the land auctions. The lots no one wanted. If you thinking of buying in South central, hold on to your britches.

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neoxaero · 09-29-2009, 12:28 PM

I was figuring on having to fly in but honestly I don't know. Being able to drive in - even if its by ATV would be a lot more convenient for building a cabin and such in my opinion..

This is all new stuff for me (buying and land such) since I've been an apartment dweller since I moved out my parents house.

I'm pretty much just looking for some guidance on where I should be looking - I'm not stuck on South/Central.. I was just told the weather in that area is more mild

Point me in the right direction here

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Mods: Airdog 150, 4" turbo back straight pipe, Adrenaline w/ Pulse, BHAF

carhartted · 09-29-2009, 01:14 PM

I would look in Willow, Petersville, and Caswell Creek. You will be able to buy land on the road system and not be around anyone. All those places are less than 100 miles from Anchorage.

It would be a whole lot easier to build something on the road system.

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dodgetkboy78 · 09-29-2009, 11:38 PM

depending on what kinda stuff you want to do, cantwell, and the matanuska glacier area's are cool too. Lots of fish in the Cantwell area.

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RTO9513 goin' in this winter.

neoxaero · 09-30-2009, 12:50 AM

Fishing.. hunting... the normal redneck activities

I'm starting to think I need to make a trip up there when its not to cold for me to handle it

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Mods: Airdog 150, 4" turbo back straight pipe, Adrenaline w/ Pulse, BHAF

dodgetkboy78 · 09-30-2009, 02:32 AM

Uhm, it like 33F right now, T shirt weather still.

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92 D350 CC 5 sp stacked, screwed, POD injected, pin ground, springed, spooled, intaked, timed, and clutched.

RTO9513 goin' in this winter.

neoxaero · 09-30-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgetkboy78

Uhm, it like 33F right now, T shirt weather still.

thats dead of winter weather for me.. I'd have to get out the leather jacket, beanie/hat and gloves at the very least

When it gets below 40 it becomes a chore for me to leave the house lol

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1998.5 3500, 5spd, Regular cab

Mods: Airdog 150, 4" turbo back straight pipe, Adrenaline w/ Pulse, BHAF

dodgetkboy78 · 09-30-2009, 02:32 PM

You better not go out at night in July then.......

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92 D350 CC 5 sp stacked, screwed, POD injected, pin ground, springed, spooled, intaked, timed, and clutched.

RTO9513 goin' in this winter.

carhartted · 10-23-2009, 05:12 AM

Here you go.

4.5 Acres in Talkeetna

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Left out in the cold · 10-24-2009, 12:24 PM

Be ware of the high tax boroughs like the Mat-Su, Municipality of Anchorage, and Kenai.

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92 W250 Xcab auto 3.54 bonehead stock

09-28-2009, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
neoxaero Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts neoxaero's Truck Pics	Thinking about buying land in Alaska My fiance and I have been talking about buying some land to build us a small summer cabin to get away from everything. I was looking at OTC land sales (Over The Counter Subdivision Land Sale) Since I'm not real familiar with Alaska and we're just now starting to look. Right now we're planing on purchasing next spring/summer; when we have time to fly up there and check everything out before hand. I was thinking the "South Central Region" - From my reading the summers are nice ranging form 40's to the 80's which would be a NICE break from these 100º+ days we've had all summer here in Texas. So anyways, What should I know about buying land in Alaska? - I'd like to get as far away from other people as I possibly can __________________ 1998.5 3500, 5spd, Regular cab Mods: Airdog 150, 4" turbo back straight pipe, Adrenaline w/ Pulse, BHAF

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09-29-2009, 03:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
AK-DRam Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts AK-DRam's Truck Pics	When you say far away do you intend of flying in to no mans land? Or still being able to drive in? Big difference of getting away from folks. __________________ 2001 - 2500 4X4, 6 speed HO, EDGE juice/attitude, strait pipe, BHAF, LUK clutch, level kit, stock sticks and turbo. Just ordered AirdogII, DDP 75's, 4 inch dual exhaust & Banks exhaust brake! Can't wait til they arrive.

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Left out in the cold Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sutton, Alaska Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Left out in the cold's Truck Pics	The OTC is the left overs from the land auctions. The lots no one wanted. If you thinking of buying in South central, hold on to your britches. __________________ 91.5 I/C W250 5sp 3.07s turned up pump 16cm2 M&H M2 BHAF Bosch +40s 92 W250 Xcab auto 3.54 bonehead stock

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neoxaero Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts neoxaero's Truck Pics	I was figuring on having to fly in but honestly I don't know. Being able to drive in - even if its by ATV would be a lot more convenient for building a cabin and such in my opinion.. This is all new stuff for me (buying and land such) since I've been an apartment dweller since I moved out my parents house. I'm pretty much just looking for some guidance on where I should be looking - I'm not stuck on South/Central.. I was just told the weather in that area is more mild Point me in the right direction here __________________ 1998.5 3500, 5spd, Regular cab Mods: Airdog 150, 4" turbo back straight pipe, Adrenaline w/ Pulse, BHAF

09-29-2009, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
carhartted Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post carhartted's Truck Pics	I would look in Willow, Petersville, and Caswell Creek. You will be able to buy land on the road system and not be around anyone. All those places are less than 100 miles from Anchorage. It would be a whole lot easier to build something on the road system. __________________ 1965 Ford Crewcab 4x4 currently undergoing a 12V conversion. See it in the conversion section.

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dodgetkboy78 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts dodgetkboy78's Truck Pics	depending on what kinda stuff you want to do, cantwell, and the matanuska glacier area's are cool too. Lots of fish in the Cantwell area. __________________ 92 D350 CC 5 sp stacked, screwed, POD injected, pin ground, springed, spooled, intaked, timed, and clutched. RTO9513 goin' in this winter.

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neoxaero Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts neoxaero's Truck Pics	Fishing.. hunting... the normal redneck activities I'm starting to think I need to make a trip up there when its not to cold for me to handle it __________________ 1998.5 3500, 5spd, Regular cab Mods: Airdog 150, 4" turbo back straight pipe, Adrenaline w/ Pulse, BHAF

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dodgetkboy78 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts dodgetkboy78's Truck Pics	Uhm, it like 33F right now, T shirt weather still. __________________ 92 D350 CC 5 sp stacked, screwed, POD injected, pin ground, springed, spooled, intaked, timed, and clutched. RTO9513 goin' in this winter.

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carhartted Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post carhartted's Truck Pics	Here you go. 4.5 Acres in Talkeetna __________________ 1965 Ford Crewcab 4x4 currently undergoing a 12V conversion. See it in the conversion section.

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Left out in the cold Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sutton, Alaska Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Left out in the cold's Truck Pics	Be ware of the high tax boroughs like the Mat-Su, Municipality of Anchorage, and Kenai. __________________ 91.5 I/C W250 5sp 3.07s turned up pump 16cm2 M&H M2 BHAF Bosch +40s 92 W250 Xcab auto 3.54 bonehead stock