Mile 23 Yentna River, Willow, AK 99688 (MLS# 26-1186)
$498,000
Willow, AK 99688
MLS# 26-1186
2 beds | 2 baths | 1100 sqft

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Property Description
This beautiful home showcases stunning views of the Yentna River, Denali, the aurora, and more! Potential for being a full time destination lodge w/4 guest bldgs w/32 beds, sauna, solar panel, 48V battery inverter, 2 gens, well, septic tank, undrgrnd power to all bldgs, 1300ft Airstrip, barn/garage, cabin latrines, indoor plumbing in main house, manicured lawn w/fire pit, trails, access to river
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Location Legal and School Info
Area: WI - Willow
Street #: Mile 23
Street Name: Yentna River
Closest USPS Town: Willow
State: AK
Zip Code: 99688
Subdivision Name: Saunders Retreat
Contract Info
Price-List: 498000
Date-Listing: 2026-02-08
Status: Active
Foreclosure/Bank Own: No
Property Info
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Property Attached/Common Walls: No
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Beds: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total: 2
SF-Res: 1100
Year Built: 1985
Year Remodeled: 2000
Year Updated: 2000
Garage Spaces: 4
SF-Lot: 507038
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Acres: 11.64
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Remarks and Directions
Directions: 23 Miles up the Yentna River, up on the bluff to the left.
OR
Fly in to the 1300ft airstrip 4 miles upstream from Yentna Station
Waterfront Details
Waterfront Name: Yentna River
Mortgage Info
EM Minimum Deposit: 5000
Property Features
Residential Type: B & B Potential; Single Family Res
Mobile Home Features: Arctic Entry
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood
Roof Type: Metal
Foundation Type: Pilings
Floor Style: Two-Story Tradtnl
Garage Type: Detached
Carport Type: None
Heating: Baseboard; Propane; Wood Stove
Sewer Type: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Dining Room Type: Area
Appliances: Range; Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Linoleum
Features-Additional: Poultry Allowed; Airplane Access; Barn/Shop; Deck/Patio; Fire Pit; Generator; Landscaping; Lot-Bluff; Satellite Dish; Shed; Storage; Trailside; View; Waterfront; Waterfront Access
Access Type: Airstrip; Water
View Type: Mountains; River
Topography: Bluff; Level
Waterfront Details: Motorized
Wtrfrnt-Frontage: River
Wtrfrnt-Access Near: River
Listing Terms Financing: Cash
Docs Avl for Review: Docs Posted on MLS
Supplements
Everything you could possibly need to make this your comfy, off grid, self sufficient home in the wild with internet monitoring on all internet monitoring of all utilities, temperature, and weather for peace of mind when away for extended periods of time. Sellers have thought of nearly EVERYTHING! Operated part time by choice as Iditarod Trailside Lodging, catering to snowmachiners, fat tire bikers, fishing enthusiasts, and just folks looking to get away. More details and pics at www.iditarodlodging.com.
Listing Office: Herrington and Company, LLC
Last Updated: February - 13 - 2026

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