State of Alaska property record for 230 Observatory St, Sitka, AK 99835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,024 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $218,800 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,539 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-0750-000-000-0000 |
| Primary APN | 1-0750-000-000-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 6,024 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Street Address | 230 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 ONE, (1), OF LAIRD SUBDIVISION FILED SEPTEMBER 16, 1975, AS PLAT NO. 75-13, RECORDS OF THE SITKA RECORDING DISTRICT, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. |
| Legal Subdivision | OF LAIRD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Township / Civil Division | SITKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
230 Observatory St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: State of Alaska records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201274 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SITKA AK |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 230 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Document Number | 20200012740 |
| Map Reference | PL 75-13 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-001274-0 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 230 OBSERVATORY ST, SITKA, AK 99835-7529 |
| Document Number | 20200012600 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-001260-0 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 230 Observatory St was $1,539 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $414,500 Land $143,600 Building $270,900 | $414,500 Land $143,600 Building $270,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,539.00 | ||
| 2023 | $345,400 Land $143,600 Building $201,800 | $345,400 Land $143,600 Building $201,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 230 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 230 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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