State of Alaska property record for 202 Observatory St, Sitka, AK 99835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,931 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $453,700 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-0815-000-000-0000 |
| Primary APN | 1-0815-000-000-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 2,931 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Street Address | 202 OBSERVATORY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SITKA |
| State | AK |
| Zip | 99835-7529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF |
| Legal Description | LOT THREE (3), PEYTON SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 86-25, RECORDS OF THE SITKA RECORDING DISTRICT, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. |
| Legal Subdivision | PEYTON SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Township / Civil Division | SITKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
202 Observatory St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.
Source: State of Alaska records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 HIRST ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7462 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 202 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Document Number | 20220005770 |
| Map Reference | PL 86-25 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000577-0 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 OBSERVATORY ST, 202, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 505 HIRST ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7462 |
| Document Number | 20220005780 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000578-0 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 202 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Document Number | 20190003880 |
| Map Reference | PL 86-25 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-000388-0 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1805, SITKA, AK 99835-1805 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | PO BOX 6633, KAHLOTUS, WA 99335 |
| Document Number | 20190003890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-000389-0 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 202 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Document Number | 20170000140 |
| Map Reference | PL86-25 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-000014-0 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, AETIA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 OBSERVATORY ST, 202, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | PO BOX 1805, SITKA, AK 99835-1805 |
| Document Number | 20170000150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-000015-0 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 202 Observatory St was $3,273.
Source: State of Alaska assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County / Municipality | Sitka City And Borough |
| Unified School District | Sitka School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $558,100 Land $124,900 Building $433,200 | $558,100 Land $124,900 Building $433,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,273.00 | ||
| 2023 | $449,000 Land $124,900 Building $324,100 | $449,000 Land $124,900 Building $324,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 202 Observatory St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 29, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 202 Observatory St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SITKA tribal government · serves 9,448 people · EPA ID AK2130075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GCI Communication Cable | 2,500 / 75 |
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