1530 Backside Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Tucked into the hillside at 1530 Backside Dr, this 3 bedroom home for sale near Fairbanks, Alaska offers the privacy, acreage, and outdoor lifestyle many buyers are searching for, all just 25 minutes from downtown Fairbanks and approximately 20 minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Situated on a scenic parcel with GU 1 zoning, this property provides a peaceful, secluded setting with room for hobbies, animals, storage, or future possibilities while still offering convenient access to town. Inside, the bright kitchen features a brand new propane stove and opens to the living and dining areas, creating a warm and functional open concept layout for everyday living and entertaining. The bedrooms are split between the upper and lower levels for flexibility and privacy, with two bedrooms downstairs plus a dedicated laundry and storage room complete with a standup freezer. Charming details like stained glass over the stairwell add personality, while valuable updates include a new furnace, recently serviced backup Toyo stove, and a new back door. Outside, enjoy a wraparound deck, fully fenced backyard, dedicated dog area, chicken coop, two sheds, and multiple outbuildings, ideal for buyers seeking space, storage, homesteading potential, or Alaska lifestyle features. Located just minutes from Moose Mountain ski area, Dunbar Trail, Peat Ponds, and Ballaine Trails, this property offers year round access to skiing, hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation. With excellent free flowing well water, hillside privacy, acreage, and easy access to Fairbanks amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own a unique Fairbanks area Alaska home with land.