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Last sold for $8,500 on Apr 29, 2020

8837 RICHARDSON HWY

SALCHA, AK 99714
6.5
Baths
2,684 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,500 · Apr 29, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$278 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$21,617 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,690
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,927
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,673
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,617

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.1
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
1
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
1
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyFAIRBANKS NORTH STAR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.75
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Log
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Salcha Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.3 mi
M
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 14.7 mi

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 99714These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.0

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.59%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.853
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,804
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,794
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.26°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.42%

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How this home compares

8837 Richardson Hwy measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Salcha 99714
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Salcha 99714
  • Older than 93% of homes in Fairbanks North Star Borough County

How it measures up in Salcha 99714

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salcha 99714.

Living area2,684 ft²
SmallerTypical 896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size1.75 ac
SmallerTypical 3.37 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 8837 Richardson Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalcha 99714Fairbanks North Star Borough County
Living areabigger than2,684 ft²92% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.75 ac28% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195610% of homes7% of homes

About 8837 Richardson Hwy

When did 8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK last sell?

8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK last sold on Apr 29, 2020 for $8,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK?

8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK has 6.5 bathrooms, 2,684 square feet of living space and a 1.75-acre lot.

When was 8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK built?

8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK?

8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK is assigned to Salcha Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated A. All sit in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK compare to other homes in Salcha 99714?

Among the 988 homes in Salcha 99714, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,684 ft² against a typical 896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (1.75 ac against a typical 3.37 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1956 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8837 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK was $278. The county assessed it at $21,617.

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