Land with Home for Sale in Fairbanks, Alaska
240 Thoreau Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Welcome to your private Alaskan retreat! Nestled on 5 wooded acres this peaceful property offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and convenience. Enjoy easy access to nearby trails for hiking, skiing, snow machining, mushing, and year round exploring all practically from your doorstep. The large deck is made for enjoying the surrounding woods, whether you're sipping your morning coffee, entertaining on a summer evening, watching the northern lights, or catching a glimpse of the frequent wildlife visitors that wander through the property. Inside cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light and an open floor plan creates a warm, inviting space, while the wood burning stove adds cozy Alaskan charm. With plenty of room to garden, gather around the fire pit or simply enjoy the quiet, this property offers the space and serenity that makes Alaska living so special. Five acres, incredible trail access, abundant wildlife and room to breathe.
Location
- Street address
- 240 Thoreau Dr
- Borough
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Zip code
- 99712
- Community
- Maine Woods
- Elevation
- 719 feet
Directions
Take Chena Hot Springs Road to Thoreau Drive, turn right. The house is the first driveway on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- Zoning
- Rural and Agricultural Di
- MLS #
- GFBR 161055
- Posted
Parcels
- 139874
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Exterior
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Pool
- Patio
- Features
- Deck/Patio, Fence, RV Parking, Shed
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Private
- Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
- Materials
- 2 x 6
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3
- Appliances
- Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Reverse Osmosis, Washer
- Features
- Wood Stove
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Weller | Elementary |
| N. Pole Middle | Middle |
| N. Pole High | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 28, 2026 | Under contract | $349,900 | — | GFBR |
| Sept 18, 2026 | Price drop | $349,900 | $25,000 -6.7% | GFBR |
| Sept 11, 2026 | Price drop | $374,900 | $20,100 -5.1% | GFBR |
| Aug 16, 2026 | New listing | $395,000 | — | GFBR |