State of Alaska property record for 219 Observatory St, Sitka, AK 99835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,600 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,913 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-0748-002-000-0000 |
| Primary APN | 1-0748-002-000-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,664 sqft (0.222 acres) |
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| Street Address | 219 OBSERVATORY ST |
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| City | SITKA |
| State | AK |
| Zip | 99835-7530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF |
| Legal Description | LOT 2, OBSERVATORY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT 2001-19, SITKA RECORDING DISTRICT, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. |
| Legal Subdivision | OBSERVATORY SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Township / Civil Division | SITKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
219 Observatory St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2011.
Source: State of Alaska records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 219 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC |
| Jan 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Property Address | 219 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20210016030 |
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| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-001603-0 |
| Name | AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Property Address | 219 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20180000100 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-000010-0 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 219 Observatory St was $2,913.
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 | $754,800 Land $157,400 Building $597,400 | $754,800 Land $157,400 Building $597,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,913.00 | ||
| 2023 | $485,500 Land $157,400 Building $328,100 | $485,500 Land $157,400 Building $328,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 219 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 219 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2018 |
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| 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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