A river city located at the heart of the beautiful Kenai Peninsula, Soldotna sits approximately 10 miles inland from the shores of Cook Inlet and 140 miles from Anchorage. The picturesque Kenai River runs through the city on its way to empty into the Inlet. The Kenai Mountains lie to the east of Soldotna and offer breath-taking views. Soldotna borders the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and other nearby state park lands that are rich in wildlife, home to caribou, brown and black bears, wolves, eagles, fish, and numerous other wildlife. Moose often wander right into town, and bald eagles are commonly seen. Soldotna offers year-round recreational opportunities for residents. Fishing opportunities include not only the Kenai River for King, sockeye, and silver salmon throughout the summer season, but also easy access to nearby Cook Inlet for halibut and numerous lakes and streams for trout. The Kenai River is an important landmark and economic mainstay for the City. Migratory birds and other waterfowl make the river and its surrounding wetlands their home. For these reasons and more, sightseeing and hiking are spectacular within and around Soldotna. Students in grades K-12 receive an excellent education with schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The healthcare in Soldotna is top-notch with Central Peninsula General Hospital. Soldotna is the Borough Seat of Kenai Peninsula Borough. The economy in Soldotna is thriving and some of the major industries are commercial fishing, oil and gas and tourism. Soldotna real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties and land lots.
Soldotna Real Estate Prices - Soldotna Homes for Sale, Houses & Land
The Soldotna real estate market is made up of a good mix of single-family homes, many featuring spectacular mountain, water and woodland views and affordable and expansive land lots. Soldotna homes are priced starting from the low $100,000s for houses with spacious lots. Large homes in Soldotna with spacious lots of considerable acreage, can be purchased in the low $200,000s. You can find beautiful estate properties priced from the high $200,000s to more than $1 million for Soldotna homes with lots of more than 10 acres. Though there are currently no condominiums or townhouses available there is an excellent selection of affordably priced land for sale in Soldotna and lots available for custom development.
Soldotna AK Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $282,856 compared to $291,142 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -3%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Soldotna AK. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Soldotna, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Soldotna, Soldotna neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Soldotna to help you find the best home!