601 E First St, Ketchikan, AK 99901 Property Records

State of Alaska property record for 601 E First St, Ketchikan, AK 99901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 2,536 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.105 acres (4,560 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$402,192 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,069 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01-1441-003000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01-1441-003000`
Alternative APN	`607586`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,536 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,752 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,268 sqft
Basement Area	216 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	4,560 sqft (0.105 acres)
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	471 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	607586
Street Address	601 E FIRST ST
City	KETCHIKAN
State	AK
Zip	99901-6601
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM
Legal Description	LOT 1, BLOCK 14, U.S. SURVEY 1381, SOUTHEAST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, KETCHIKAN RECORDING DISTRICT, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA.
Legal Subdivision	CITY
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	KETCHIKAN GATEWAY AK
Township / Civil Division	KETCHIKAN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	300

Owner

601 E First St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

Source: State of Alaska records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	275 D 2 LOOP RD, KETCHIKAN, AK 99901-9236
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 10, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022883
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 27, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0000003234
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KETCHIKAN GATEWAY AK
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2022
Property Address	601 E FIRST ST, KETCHIKAN, AK 99901-6601
Document Number	20220008830
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2022
Instrument	2022-000883-0
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 21, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2841 SW OBSIDIAN LN, 2841, REDMOND, OR 97756-1653

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	275 D 2 LOOP RD, KETCHIKAN, AK 99901-9236

Mortgage

Document Number	20220008840
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Instrument	2022-000884-0

Lender

Name	FIRST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 601 E First St was $3,069.

Source: State of Alaska assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alaska
County	Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Municipality	Ketchikan City
Unified School District	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,069.00	$268,100 Land $58,300 Building $209,800	$268,100 Land $58,300 Building $209,800
2023	$2,738.00 Additional exemption filed	$232,100 Land $45,700 Building $186,400	$232,100 Land $45,700 Building $186,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 E First St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2001.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2024 · 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 15 policies
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (2001–2015)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2015 · 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

Wildfire risk around 601 E First 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	KETCHIKAN PUBLIC UTILITIES serves 8,937 people · EPA ID AK2120232
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2016
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
GCI Communication Cable	2,500 / 75
Ketchikan Public Utilities Fiber	1,000 / 1,000