215 Observatory St, Sitka, AK 99835 Property Records

State of Alaska property record for 215 Observatory St, Sitka, AK 99835

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	built 2003
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$525,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,920 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1-0748-001-000-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1-0748-001-000-0000`
Alternative APN	`10748001`

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Lot Area	8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	215 OBSERVATORY ST
City	SITKA
State	AK
Zip	99835-7530
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SF
Legal Description	LOT ONE (1), OBSERVATORY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 2001-19, RECORDS OF THE SITKA RECORDING DISTRICT, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA.
Legal Subdivision	OBSERVATORY SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	SITKA AK
Township / Civil Division	SITKA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	200

Owner

215 Observatory St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2021.

Source: State of Alaska records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	215 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7530
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 22, 2002
Deed Document Number	20201408
Last Transfer Date	Feb 24, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000000277
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SITKA AK
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2020
Property Address	215 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7530
Document Number	20200014080
Map Reference	PL 2001-19
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2020
Instrument	2020-001408-0
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 OBSERVATORY ST, 215, SITKA, AK 99835-7530

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1304 EDGECUMBE DR # A, A, SITKA, AK 99835-7030

Mortgage

Document Number	20200014090
Date	Dec 7, 2020
Instrument	2020-001409-0

Lender

Name	FIRST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Observatory St was $1,920 with a senior citizen's exemption.

Source: State of Alaska assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alaska
County / Municipality	Sitka City And Borough
Unified School District	Sitka School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$724,100 (+54.03%) Land $151,700 Building $572,400	$724,100 (+54.03%) Land $151,700 Building $572,400
2025	$1,920.00 Senior Citizen's exemption	$470,100 Land $151,700 Building $318,400	$470,100 Land $151,700 Building $318,400
2023		$470,100 Land $151,700 Building $318,400	$470,100 Land $151,700 Building $318,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 215 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

Wildfire risk around 215 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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