Interior Alaska Dream: 6.5 Wooded Acres Near Fairbanks
The land sits in the Olnes East subdivision north of Fox, tucked into the wooded hills near the Elliott Highway. It has a layout with natural shape, privacy, and that unmistakable Interior Alaska character. Flexible private financing options available!
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6.5 Wooded Acres Near Fairbanks, AK | Land Near Fox and the Elliott Highway | RE-4 Zoning
Simpson Way · Fairbanks, AK 99712 · Fairbanks North Star Borough · Olnes East Subdivision · RE-4 Zoning
Six and a half wooded acres in the hills north of Fox, Alaska, with full native tree cover, a sloped hillside layout, RE-4 Rural Estate zoning, and Fairbanks within practical reach. This is the kind of Interior Alaska land that rewards buyers who know how to plan around terrain and embrace the rugged northern setting that comes with it. Owner financing is available.
🌲 RE-4 Rural Estate zoning with MHS overlay | homes, manufactured homes, cabins, tiny homes, and a guest house all permitted
Unlike many remote Alaska parcels, this property carries RE-4 Rural Estate zoning with a Mobile Home Subdivision overlay, giving buyers a real residential framework to build within. Single-family and two-family homes are permitted. Manufactured homes are allowed. Tiny homes and small cabins are permitted. A guest house is also allowed, provided it is smaller than the primary residence. Short-term rentals are currently allowed, with borough ordinances under review. This is practical, buildable residential land in a true Interior Alaska setting.
Property at a Glance
The Land
The property is covered in tall native trees with a full green canopy overhead that lets sunlight filter down through the understory in classic Interior Alaska fashion. The terrain slopes from approximately 984 feet near the Simpson Way access down to around 855 feet at the lower end, creating a hillside profile with natural shape and character, while the surrounding hills carry that same wooded cover as far as the eye can see.
Zoning and Permitted Uses
Utilities
đź’§ Well and septic required | electric not on site | confirm with GVEA
A well will need to be drilled for water. A septic system will need to be installed following the proper application, soil report, and system plan process through the borough. Electric is not currently connected to the property; buyers should contact Golden Valley Electric Association directly to confirm availability and extension costs. Propane is the typical gas source for rural properties in this part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
This Property Works Well For
Fox, the Foothills, and Fairbanks
This part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough sits in a position that Interior Alaska buyers specifically look for: far enough from town to feel private and rugged, close enough to remain practical. Fox is about 14 minutes away for local convenience. Fairbanks proper is roughly 30 minutes out, putting Fred Meyer, UAF, Fort Wainwright, healthcare, and the full range of city services within reach on a daily basis.
The surrounding area draws people who want wooded hillsides, open skies, northern lights, long summer days, winter trails, and the kind of land that still feels like Alaska. Nearby attractions include Gold Dredge 8, the Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, Pioneer Park, Riverboat Discovery, the Museum of the North, Creamer’s Field, and some of the most accessible aurora viewing in the state.
6.5 wooded acres. RE-4 zoning. Homes, manufactured homes, cabins, and a guest house all permitted. Fox 14 minutes away. Fairbanks 30 minutes out. Low taxes. No HOA. Private financing available.
Interior Alaska foothills acreage this close to Fairbanks with this much residential flexibility does not come together often. Contact us today for plat maps, parcel details, and owner financing options.
This 6.5-acre property puts something rare within reach: real residential zoning, a sloped wooded setting, and a location close enough to Fairbanks to make every day commutes easy.
🏡 A Closer Look
The land slopes down from Simpson Way, covered in tall native trees with natural undergrowth throughout, giving the property a private, wooded hillside feel with real shape and character. RE-4 Rural Estate zoning with a Mobile Home Subdivision overlay makes this genuinely buildable land: single-family and two-family homes, manufactured homes, tiny homes, small cabins, and a guest house are all permitted with applicable borough permitting, and short-term rentals are currently allowed though ordinances are under review.
🌄 Fox, the Hills, and Fairbanks
Fox sits about 14 minutes away and Fairbanks is roughly 30 minutes out, putting Fred Meyer, UAF, Fort Wainwright, healthcare, and full city services within practical daily reach. Wooded hillsides, wide open skies, northern lights, long summer daylight, winter trails, and nearby attractions like Gold Dredge 8, Pioneer Park, and Creamer’s Field round out a region that draws buyers who want land that still feels unmistakably Alaskan.
🔑 Wooded Acreage North of Fairbanks
6.5 wooded acres. RE-4 zoning. Homes, manufactured homes, cabins, and a guest house all permitted. Fox 14 minutes away. Fairbanks 30 minutes out. Low taxes. No HOA. Owner financing available.
Acreage with this kind of zoning, this close to Fairbanks, and with this much room to actually build on, is the exception rather than the rule in this part of the borough.
Contact us today for more details, plat maps, flexible private financing options, or to make this stunning property yours!
By proceeding with a purchase, buyers acknowledge full responsibility for verifying all information and assume all risks associated with the property. The seller shall not be liable for any inaccuracies or the buyer’s failure to conduct proper due diligence.
Property Information
Parcel Size
6.5 acres
State
Alaska
County
Fairbanks North Star
Nearest Cities
Fairbanks, AK – North Pole, AK
Parcel #
0342467
Address
0 Simpson Way Lot 9, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Legal Description
SEE DEED.
Features
Acres
6.5
Dimension
See Plat
County
Fairbanks North Star
Access
Dirt Road (Simpson Way)
Power
GVEA services the area
Water
Will need well installation
Coordinates
65.069826, -147.645551
Zoning
(RE4) – Rural Estate w/ Mobile Home Subdivision Overlay
Elevation
~980′
All Property Details
| Borough | Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Street | |
| Parcel Number | |
| Size | |
| Terrain | The land slopes downhill from the road, covered in tall trees with natural undergrowth throughout, giving the property shape and a private, wooded feel. The elevation change creates a hillside setting that will work well for a home or cabin with views galore |
| Access | via Simpson Way (dirt road), minutes from the Elliot Hwy |
| Property Zoning | (RE4) – Rural Estate w/ Mobile Home Subdivision Overlay |
| RV’s | Not allowed for residency, can be used as temporary residence during construction with permit |
| Mobile / Manufactured Homes | Allowed |
| Camping | Not allowed |
| Minimum Build Size | No minimum build size. Tiny Homes and Cabins Allowed. |
| Short term rentals | Allowed |
| Covenants / POA / HOA | None |
| Taxes | $151.78 annually (2025) |
| Electric | Golden Valley Electric Association services the area – buyer to confirm availability and cost to connect |
| Water | Will need to install a well |
| Sewer | Will need to install a septic system |
| Flood Zone | Not in a floodzone, per FEMA |
| Legal description | SEE DEED. |
| Utilities disclaimer | We do not make recommendations on any vendors. The utilities installer contacts listed are purely for your information. There may be other options available in the area. Please use this information at your own discretion. |
Schools
| Weller Elementary School |
| Tanana Middle School |
| Lathrop High School |
Nearby Attractions
Points of Interest and Their Proximity
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area | ~10 min |
| Fox | ~15 min |
| Farmers Loop | ~25 min drive |
| Fred Meyer East | ~30 min drive |
| Georgeson Botanical Garden | ~35 min drive |
| Fort Wainwright | ~30 min drive |
| Arctic Winter Adventures | ~15 min drive |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) | ~30 min drive |
| North Pole | ~45 min drive |
| Eielson AFB | ~50 min drive |
| Salcha | ~58 min drive |
| Delta Junction | ~2 hr drive |
| Denali National Park | ~2 hr, 40 min drive |
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Disclaimer: We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information about this property based on available public sources and our own research. However, it is the buyer’s responsibility to verify all information, including but not limited to: zoning, access, utilities, buildability, and permitted uses. All buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence before purchasing. This property is sold “as-is” with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied.