State of Alaska property record for 261 Ester Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,727 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,300 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,588 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00000272973 |
| Primary APN | 00000272973 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,407 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|
| Street Address | 261 ESTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRBANKS |
| State | AK |
| Zip | 99709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLOCK 6 BLUEBIRD HOMESTEADS |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUEBIRD HOMESTEADS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR AK |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
261 Ester Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2012.
Source: State of Alaska records, as of November 19, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 680 PATROL RD, WOODSIDE, CA 94062-4223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20127381-0 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20120073810 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Ester Dr was $1,588.
Source: State of Alaska assessment roll, as of September 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Unified School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,588.00 | $98,318 Land $10,454 Building $87,864 | $98,318 Land $10,454 Building $87,864 |
| 2023 | $1,393.00 | $88,118 Land $10,454 Building $77,664 | $88,118 Land $10,454 Building $77,664 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Ester Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 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 261 Ester Dr is high, ranking above 82% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 82% of the US · above 82% of Alaska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GCI Communication Cable | 2,500 / 75 |
| SPITwSPOTS Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
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