State of Alaska property record for 12000 E Helen Dr, Palmer, AK 99645
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,520 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,521 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17N02E05C020 |
| Primary APN | 17N02E05C020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 117N02E05C020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12000 E HELEN DR |
| City | PALMER |
| State | AK |
| Zip | 99645-9380 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Legal Description | TOWNSHIP 17N RANGE 2E SECTION 5 LOT C20 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | C20 |
| Jurisdiction | MATANUSKA-SUSITNA AK |
| Township / Civil Division | MATANUSKA-SUSITNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 1202 |
12000 E Helen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: State of Alaska records, as of June 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12000 E HELEN DR, PALMER, AK 99645-9380 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202015859 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATANUSKA-SUSITNA AK |
| Property Address | 12000 E HELEN DR, PALMER, AK 99645-9380 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023717 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-023717-0 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUENA PARK, CA 90620 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12000 E Helen Dr was $3,521 with a veteran's exemption, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: State of Alaska assessment roll, as of June 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Municipality | Palmer City |
| Unified School District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,521.00 (+4.79%) Veteran's exemption | $606,700 (+6.01%) Land $74,500 Building $532,200 | $606,700 (+6.01%) Land $74,500 Building $532,200 |
| 2025 | $3,360.00 Veteran's exemption | $572,300 Land $64,800 Building $507,500 | $572,300 Land $64,800 Building $507,500 |
| 2023 | $3,178.00 | $542,900 Land $64,800 Building $478,100 | $542,900 Land $64,800 Building $478,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12000 E Helen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 29, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12000 E Helen Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 77% of Alaska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PALMER WATER SYSTEM serves 8,111 people · EPA ID AK2226020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Matanuska Telecom Association DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 120 / 60 |
May also be available: GCI Communication.
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