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5322 S Big Lake Road

Big Lake, AK 99652
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Bed 12

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Bath 12

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SqFt139,320

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Set on 3.2 private acres with more than 170 feet of Big Lake frontage, the McKinley House is a rare waterfront offering where panoramic views of the lake and Denali meet a residence of true scale and craftsmanship. Sprawling nearly 10,000 square feet across three levels, with twelve bedrooms and eleven and a half baths, this meticulously maintained estate is as versatile as it is impressive -- at home as a private family compound or a multi-generational retreat, and equally suited to a turnkey hospitality venture as a bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel, or conference and retreat center, with established income potential already in place. Inside, a custom wall of Andersen windows frames the lake and the Alaska Range beneath soaring cathedral ceilings, while custom built-ins and quiet seatin g nooks invite you to settle in with the view. The open kitchen anchors the main level -- commercial-grade appliances, an oversized island, and direct access to a covered Trex deck with comfortable seating and multiple gas fireplaces, the natural gathering place for Alaska's long summer evenings. Generous bedrooms and multiple junior suites are thoughtfully distributed across every level, comfortably accommodating two dozen guests or more, while a lower-level game room opens through French doors to outdoor seating and the water beyond. Ramp access inside and out makes the home as welcoming as it is gracious. Beyond the residence, the grounds are their own quiet luxury. A large lakeside gazebo sits at the water's edge -- a setting where couples have exchanged vows as the sun set across Big Lake -- while a wooded area threaded with private walking trails and a tucked-away secret garden offer room to wander and unwind. Throughout, the property reflects an uncommon pride of ownership; the care shows in every detail and endures through the seasons. It is a home that feels, in the owners' own words, both peaceful and elegant from the moment you step through the door. The setting strikes that rare balance of connected and secluded -- level and just off the pavement, moments from Susitna Brewery, Three Bears, the elementary school, parks, and bike paths, with the airstrip, public lake access, and Martin Buser's Happy Trails kennel nearby, and front-row proximity to the Iditarod and Iron Dog. Cast a line from your own shoreline, explore by four-wheeler, and close each day with the magnificent Alaskan sunsets that define life on Big Lake. Distinguished, private, and meticulously kept -- genuinely one of a kind. The neighboring property, a former single-family home converted into a functional restaurant space (formerly "The Boathouse") with commerical kitchen, recently improved driveway and parking, etc, (formerly "The Boathouse"), is also available for purchase.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,750,000

AD Id : 84877577

MLS Id : 26-7094

Beds : 12

Lot Size : 139,320 Sqft

Year Built : 1996

County : Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 12

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 12 Full Baths: 11 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished
  • Flooring Information

    Other, Vinyl
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Interior Features

    Soaking Tub Roof: Asphalt
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Other, Radiant Floor, Natural Gas Water front: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1996 Building Area Total: 9771 Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame Patio And Porch Features: Deck Private Pool: No Water front Features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges View: Lake, Mountain(s)
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Storage, Private Yard, Dock

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 139320 Square Feet Lot Size Acres: 3.2 Lot Size Square Feet: 139320 Lot Description: Landscaped, Level, Waterfront

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2750000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 5960000L002 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $23330 Tax Legal Desc: Sunset View Estates L2

  • Parking Information

    None, RV Access/Parking

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Big Lake
    Junior High School: Houston
    Senior High School: Houston
  • Location Information

    Direction: 20 minutes from Downtown Wasilla Go 10 miles N on AK -3 Turn left onto W Big Lk Rd Cont onto Big Lake Rd 3.4 mi At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto S Big Lake Rd 2.2 mi Destination on Right WaterSource: Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/19/2026 @ 16:05

MLS: 26-7094 LISTED BY: Sean Williams, EXP Realty, LLC - Downtown Anchorage 907-312-8141 SOURCE: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

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