155 8th Ave · Fairbanks, AK 99701

$170,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,235 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 16 Days on market

Built 1930 5,408 sqft lot Est $215k · 21% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +27.6/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +9.7/10.0
• 1% rule +7.7/10.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Great fixer upper opportunity in Fairbanks with public utilities! Not many livable homes in this price range in today's market. Don't miss your opportunity to finish this house out to your liking and gain some equity. Unfinished basement not included in living square footage.

Key facts

• Fresh paint
• Walking distance
• Vintage charm

Tags

• VINTAGE CHARM
• NEW ROOF
• FRESH PAINT
• WALKING DISTANCE

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: 4 parking spaces
• Utilities: Public water
• Home design: Single-family residence; Residential property; 2 stories
• Construction: Log construction
• Exterior features: Metal roof; Located in a multiple-family residential district

Interior

• Kitchen: Cooktop
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Oil heating; Forced air
• Interior features: Cooktop; Finished basement; Has heating

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $170k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $506 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $170k).
• Recommended offer: $167k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.9% vs local median 4.9% in Fairbanks — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 57/100 on livability (#95 in AK) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (urban): math 33% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #10 of 21 in AK (top 48%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Anne Wien Elementary (math 17% / reading 32%, grade F, #122 of 156 statewide, top 81%, 380 students, 45% FRL); Ryan Middle School (math 25% / reading 33%, grade F, #28 of 36 statewide, top 77%, 543 students, 47% FRL); Lathrop High School (math 32% / reading 42%, grade F, #24 of 61 statewide, top 42%, 886 students, 36% FRL) — zoned schools average 43% FRL vs 27% district-wide (15 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 65 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 1 units permitted in Fairbanks North Star Borough in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($76k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Fairbanks North Star County population projected at +6% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 16 days — a 2% lower offer ($167k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 12y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $167,450 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
4. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.27% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.86%
• Cash-on-cash: 12.75%
• DSCR: 1.57
• GRM: 6.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $214,890
• Comps found: 9

Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
324 6th Ave	0.18mi	3/1.0	1,196 (-3%)	6mo	$189,900	$159	82
624 Slater Dr	0.33mi	3/2.0	1,144 (-7%)	0mo	$359,900	$315	68
1565 Gillam Way Unit 207	0.67mi	3/1.5	1,272 (+3%)	10mo	$225,000	$177	54
560 Front St	0.44mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,383 (+12%)	2mo	$73,000	$53	53
665 10th Ave #206	0.45mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,095 (-11%)	4mo	$239,500	$219	52
1425 Noble St	0.35mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,380 (+12%)	11mo	$240,000	$174	50
1556 Noble St	0.55mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,338 (+8%)	15mo	$129,000	$96	43
1448 Turner St	0.54mi	3/1.5	1,344 (+9%)	19mo	$150,000	$112	42
1553 Eielson St	0.53mi	3/3.0	1,320 (+7%)	20mo	$249,000	$189	39

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.62% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 1.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.04×
• Total profit: $1,758
• Equity at exit: $25,348

10-year hold

• IRR: 9.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.66×
• Total profit: $31,415
• Equity at exit: $14,698

Cash invested: $47,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 80 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Alaska: 80 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+8
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

30-day notice; security deposits capped; courts moderate-paced.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 99701

• Home prices YoY: -19.4%
• Rents YoY: 1.6%
• Active inventory: 65
• Price-to-rent: 6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,154 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$891
• Tax from tax record: −$234 /mo · $2,805/yr
• Insurance: −$71
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$452
• Net cashflow: $506

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,514

Max offer price $170,000

Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $602	-5% $554	+0% $506	+5% $458	+10% $409
Rent	-10% $336	-5% $421	+0% $506	+5% $591	+10% $676
Rate	-1.0pp $591	-0.5pp $549	base $506	+0.5pp $462	+1.0pp $417

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $42,500
• Closing costs: $5,100
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
910 4th Ave Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	1048	$1,700	$1.62	44d	1	0.68mi
2803 Wilson St Apt 4 Fairbanks, AK	3.0	1.0	1000	$2,450	$2.45	44d	1	1.47mi

Listing history 15 events

1. 2026-06-10
   days on market $170,000 Active 16 DOM
2. 2026-06-09
   days on market $170,000 Active 15 DOM
3. 2026-06-08
   days on market $170,000 Active 14 DOM
4. 2026-06-05
   days on market $170,000 Active 10 DOM
5. 2026-06-03
   days on market $170,000 Active 9 DOM
6. 2026-06-02
   days on market $170,000 Active 8 DOM
7. 2026-06-01
   days on market $170,000 Active 7 DOM
8. 2026-05-31
   days on market $170,000 Active 6 DOM
9. 2026-05-30
   days on market $170,000 Active 5 DOM
10. 2026-05-25
    listed $170,000 Active
11. 2023-04-14
    soldstatus Closed 276-char remark

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    Great fixer upper opportunity in Fairbanks with public utilities! Not many livable homes in this price range in today's market. Don't miss your opportunity to finish this house out to your liking and gain some equity. Unfinished basement not included in living square footage.

12. 2023-03-06
    listed $140,000 276-char remark

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    Great fixer upper opportunity in Fairbanks with public utilities! Not many livable homes in this price range in today's market. Don't miss your opportunity to finish this house out to your liking and gain some equity. Unfinished basement not included in living square footage.

13. 2015-02-06
    soldstatus 115-char remark

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    Charming home in downtown. Walk to great restaurants! 3 bedrooms, office, fresh paint and flooring. It's a charmer!

14. 2015-02-06
    soldstatus

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    Charming home in downtown. Walk to great restaurants! 3 bedrooms, office, fresh paint and flooring. It's a charmer!

15. 2014-08-08
    listed $143,000 115-char remark

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    Charming home in downtown. Walk to great restaurants! 3 bedrooms, office, fresh paint and flooring. It's a charmer!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast AK · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,805 · $234/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,805 · $234/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $25,850
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,523
• − Property taxes: −$2,805
• − Insurance: −$850
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,068
• − Management: −$2,068
• − Depreciation: −$4,945
• Taxable income: $3,591
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$862
• After-tax cash flow: $5,207/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
• NCES district ID: 0200600
• Math proficiency: 33% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 45% ▲ 3.00%
• Median HH income: $69,697
• Composite: 35.5/100
• National rank: #4915
• State rank: #10 of 21 in AK

Livability — Fairbanks

• Score: 57/100
• State rank: #95
• US rank: #21394

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime F Employment C+ Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings C

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Fairbanks, AK
• County: Fairbanks North Star Borough · 69,381 people
• City population: 47,612
• Metro: Fairbanks, AK
• Population (ZIP): 18,061
• Household income: $75,668
• Rent vs Own: 54.6% rent · 45.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 652.0

Population outlook (Fairbanks North Star County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 101,607 people
• By 2030: 102,796 · +1.2%
• By 2040: 104,748 · +3.1%
• By 2050: 107,598 · +5.9%
• By 2075: 118,829 · +16.9%
• By 2100: 127,151 · +25.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.64)
• Race & ethnicity: White 59% Two or more races 14% Native American 12% Hispanic / Latino 7% Asian 6% Black 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Italian 4% Slovak 3% Portuguese 3%
• Foreign-born: 7% · South Korea, Canada, China
• Languages at home: 86% English-only · Spanish 4% Korean 2% Tagalog/Filipino 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Fairbanks North Star

• 2016 margin: R (+15.2) · D 37.7% · R 52.9% · Other 9.4%
• All cycles: 2016: R+15.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -37.70%
• Current HPI: 156.1921
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.62%
• Metro: Fairbanks, AK
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

+18.9% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-25 Listed $170,000 GFBR
• 2023-04-14 Sold (MLS) — GFBR
• 2023-03-06 Listed $140,000 GFBR
• 2015-02-06 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2015-02-06 Sold (MLS) — GFBR
• 2014-08-08 Listed $143,000 GFBR

Property tax history

+8.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,805 · +9.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.