State of Alaska property record for 5039 Chess Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,528 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,600 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,055 (2025) |
| APN | 007-161-87-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-161-87-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,528 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 538 sqft |
| Patio Area | 538 sqft |
| Canopy | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5039 CHESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | ANCHORAGE |
| State | AK |
| Zip | 99508-5632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CASTLE HEIGHTS #5 BLK 10 LT 28A |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE HEIGHTS #5 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28A |
| Jurisdiction | ANCHORAGE AK |
| Township / Civil Division | ANCHORAGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 1602 |
5039 Chess Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: State of Alaska records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5039 CHESS DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508-5632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201346501 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5039 Chess Dr was $5,055 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 | $396,700 (+0.38%) Land $92,300 Building $304,400 | $396,700 (+0.38%) Land $92,300 Building $304,400 | |
| 2025 | $5,055.00 Homeowner's exemption | $395,200 Land $92,300 Building $302,900 | $395,200 Land $92,300 Building $302,900 |
| 2023 | $4,497.00 (-19.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $339,100 (+1.89%) Land $92,300 Building $246,800 | $339,100 (+1.89%) Land $92,300 Building $246,800 |
| 2022 | $5,604.00 Homeowner's exemption | $332,800 Land $92,300 Building $240,500 | $332,800 Land $92,300 Building $240,500 |
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 5039 Chess Dr; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1981 · 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 5039 Chess 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GCI Communication Cable | 2,500 / 75 |
| Borealis Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Choice Broadband.
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