State of Alaska property record for 3953 James Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,253 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $227,900 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,549 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Second Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 007-102-01-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-102-01-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,253 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 423 sqft |
| Patio Area | 423 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3953 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | ANCHORAGE |
| State | AK |
| Zip | 99504-4638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SCENIC PARK ESTATES BLK 1 LT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCENIC PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ANCHORAGE AK |
| Township / Civil Division | ANCHORAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1732 |
3953 James Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: State of Alaska records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3953 JAMES DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-4638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DENALI |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201536619 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036619 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ANCHORAGE AK |
| Property Address | 3953 JAMES DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-4638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000033018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-033018-0 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ANCHORAGE AK |
| Property Address | 3953 JAMES DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-4638 |
| Document Number | 0000055897 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3953 JAMES DR ANCHORAGE AK 995044638, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-4638 |
| Document Number | 0000055897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 55897 |
| Name | DENALI |
|---|---|
| Address | ANCHORAGE, AK 99503 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 22, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ANCHORAGE AK |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3953 JAMES DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-4638 |
| Document Number | 0000042718 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3953 JAMES DR ANCHORAGE AK 995044638, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-4638 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3953 James Dr was $4,549 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: State of Alaska assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County / Municipality | Anchorage Municipality |
| Unified School District | Anchorage School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $354,200 (-2.45%) Land $94,800 Building $259,400 | $354,200 (-2.45%) Land $94,800 Building $259,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,549.00 Homeowner's exemption | $363,100 Land $94,800 Building $268,300 | $363,100 Land $94,800 Building $268,300 |
| 2023 | $5,464.00 (+2.59%) | $320,900 (+1.45%) Land $94,800 Building $226,100 | $320,900 (+1.45%) Land $94,800 Building $226,100 |
| 2022 | $5,326.00 | $316,300 Land $94,800 Building $221,500 | $316,300 Land $94,800 Building $221,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 3953 James Dr; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3953 James Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MOA MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE serves 221,351 people · EPA ID AK2210906 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GCI Communication Cable | 2,500 / 75 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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