17401 Mt McKinley DR Anchorage, AK 99516

Panoramic views from a pinnacle upper hillside haven. 3.57 acres overlooking Anchorage city lights, inlet sunsets, and mountain peaks in picturesque Mountainside Village. This property highlights the best of Alaska living with 4 view decks, outdoor seating/dining, landscaped lawn, a zen deck, and paths through the Hemlock forest leading to a treehouse!The wildlife here rivals Discovery Channel, and the hiking, climbing, trail running and backcountry exploring opportunities are right outside your door year-round.
The Craftsman style covered front porch opens to the vaulted front entry and great room layout of the main level. You'll love the open concept kitchen and casual dining with hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop, built-in microwave and farm style sink. The living room features a wood stove and high quality windows with west facing inlet views and a deck off the kitchen/dining. There is a bedroom with a full bath on all 3 levels of the home, and all 3 bathrooms have heated tile floors. The main floor bedroom presents a walk-in closet and customized organizers. The upstairs level features a vaulted open family room and home office/study with fantastic views and a deck to enjoy them. The primary suite is also on the top floor with a private deck, custom walk-in closet and a European style walk-in rain shower with body jets, a second showerhead, bench seating, toiletry insets and of course a view!! The lower level has 10ft ceilings, a bedroom with an ensuite bath, a laundry closet, walk-in storage room and a walkout to a ground level deck with a gas line to fuel an outdoor fireplace. There is also a half bath conveniently located by the back door - ideal for in-and-out kids and company. The garage is oversized at 678sf with one extra deep bay that could store a second small vehicle or ATVs in a tandem position. The garage furnace is brand new - just replaced this summer.

The grounds are beautiful...blending landscaped architectural design with natural fauna. A Trex and crushed rock tiered walkway connect the driveway to a courtyard patio featuring a concrete anchored table and chairs, perfect for outdoor summer dining. The walkway continues to a zen deck where the existing 8-person hot tub is available on SBOS (see documents for pricing). The decked path and stairs are bordered with a modern metal retaining wall that adds decorative options for summer flowers and holiday lights. Sellers had the alders cleared from the back side of the house and installed crushed rock with weed barrier and steps to an outdoor fenced in dog kennel/run with raised decking. On the southeast side of the property, sellers had the brush professionally cleared, leveled the ground and installed a gorgeous elevated lawn with full summer sunshine and spectacular views. A stacked boulder retaining wall was built and added for stability.
If you've dreamed of living on the hillside, but worry about the winter weather, don't let this driveway intimidate you. The sellers completed ~$10K in improvements last summer that regraded, leveled and rebuilt the driveway with recycled asphalt for excellent traction and durability through Alaska's winters. There are two leveled pullouts and a Corten steel guardrail along the driveway curve that makes navigation a breeze...even in January...and with teen drivers. Two grew up driving here without any issues. The HOA is inactive and the neighborhood is zoned for the three top rated schools - Bear Valley, Goldenview and South. 3.57 acres...that's a rare find in Anchorage anymore. Elevate your Alaska experience and live at the top!