4 Beds
2 Baths
3,048 SqFt
4 Beds
2 Baths
3,048 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,048 sqft
Price per Sqft $490
Subdivision Birch Forest No 2
MLS Listing ID 26-6248
Style Multi-Level,Two-Story Tradtnl
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Construction Status Existing Structure
Year Built 1974
Annual Tax Amount $2,117
Lot Size 2.110 Acres
Acres 2.11
Source Alaska Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
Direct Longmere Lake frontage
Floatplane accessible waterfront property
2.11 private acres
Approximately 3,048 finished square feet
Detached Garage 880SF
Detached Shop Buildings 770SF
Private well and septic
Mature spruce and birch trees throughout property
Circular driveway with abundant parking
No known HOA or CC&Rs
Potential for Airbnb, lodge, retreat, or expansion
Year round recreation access
Minutes from downtown Soldotna and Sterling
Near world famous salmon fishing and outdoor recreation
LOCATION ADVANTAGES
One of the most attractive features of this property is its rare balance of seclusion and accessibility. While the property offers a peaceful lakefront setting surrounded by Alaska wilderness, it remains conveniently close to modern amenities and recreation hubs.
Nearby destinations include:
Downtown Soldotna just minutes away
Kenai River fishing access nearby
Soldotna Airport within a short drive
Grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping nearby
Central Peninsula Hospital conveniently located nearby
Kenai Municipal Airport within easy driving distance
Homer, Cooper Landing, and Seward recreation corridors accessible for day trips
This location makes the property especially attractive for seasonal visitors, Airbnb guests, floatplane owners, fishing tourism, and Anchorage buyers seeking a fly in weekend retreat.
WHY BUYERS LOVE THIS PROPERTY
Properties with direct floatplane access on large recreational lakes are becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Kenai Peninsula. Longmere Lake is highly regarded among pilots, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and second home buyers for its scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and convenient location near Soldotna.
This property offers exceptional flexibility and future potential for luxury vacation rental use, executive retreat potential, seasonal fly in tourism, boutique fishing lodge conversion, or long term Alaska legacy ownership.
Buyers searching for Alaska lakefront property, Kenai Peninsula waterfront homes, floatplane accessible real estate, Alaska retreat properties, fishing lodge opportunities, recreational property, or luxury Alaska getaway potential will immediately recognize the uniqueness of this offering.
The detached structures and expansive acreage create future opportunities for guest cabins, expanded garage space, boat and floatplane storage, RV accommodations, workshop conversion, or additional recreational infrastructure.
RESIDENCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
The residence offers approximately 3,048 square feet of living space with multiple updates and improvements completed over time, including furnace replacement and conversion to natural gas, lower level living expansion, roofing updates, and remodeling improvements.
Additional improvements include:
Detached 720 square foot garage and shop
Additional 880 square foot detached garage and storage structure
Gravel driveway
Landscaping improvements
Ample exterior parking
Utilities include private well and private septic systems.
ALASKA LIFESTYLE APPEAL
Launch your floatplane directly from the lake, fish nearby world famous salmon rivers, and enjoy privacy, recreation, and freedom while remaining conveniently connected to the Kenai Peninsula road system. This is the type of Alaska property that appeals to bush pilots, aviation enthusiasts, outdoor recreation buyers, investors, fishing guides, remote workers, and buyers seeking authentic Alaska living.
ALASKA WATERFRONT LIVING AT ITS FINEST
From floatplane access and private lake frontage to world class fishing and year round recreation, this Longmere Lake property offers a rare opportunity to own a true Alaska lifestyle retreat in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula. Whether you are searching for a private getaway, luxury second home, investment property, Airbnb opportunity, or future lodge potential, 39290 Erlwein Rd delivers exceptional flexibility, privacy, and long term value. With no known CC&Rs, direct access to one of the area's premier recreational lakes, and convenient proximity to downtown Soldotna, this is the kind of Alaska property that rarely becomes available and is nearly impossible to replicate.
Location
State AK
Community Birch Forest No 2
Area 330 - Soldotna
Zoning UNZ - Not Zoned
Direction South on Sterling Highway to Forest Ln. Turn left and proceed to Erlwein Rd. turn left and proceed to the end of the road.
Body of Water Longmere Lake
Interior
Interior Features Refrigerator, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Family Room, Fireplace
Heating Natural Gas, Wood, Unknown
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum
Exterior
Exterior Feature Airplane Access, DSL/Cable Available, View
Parking Features Garage Door Opener, Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront Description Unknown-BTV,Lakefront
Water Access Desc Well
View Lake, Unobstructed
Roof Type Unknown - BTV,Composition,Asphalt
Topography Level,Gently Rolling
Building
Lot Description Waterfront, Gently Rolling, Level
Foundation Other
Lot Size Range 2.11
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Multi-Level, Two-Story Tradtnl
Construction Status Existing Structure
Schools
Elementary Schools Soldotna
Middle Schools Skyview
High Schools Soldotna
Others
Tax ID 06378037
Acceptable Financing 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, VA Loan, Other
Listing Terms 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, VA Loan, Other
Nearby School & Business