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- 211.0° · SSW
- Sun angle
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$799,0004 bd · 3 ba · 3,077 sqft
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1540 S Badger Road
Palmer AK 99645
River Bend
Hometown Realty
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3,077
Sq Ft
2007
Year Built
$260/sqft3-car garage0.71 acres lot
MLS# 26-6471· Listed Jun 3, 2026
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Palmer's River Bend offers what few subdivisions can: gated access to miles of trails along a salmon-spawning stream, plus direct river access -- all on quiet, paved streets with no thru traffic. Easy reach of the four-lane highway puts JBER about 30 minutes away, downtown Anchorage around 40. A locals' favorite, still being discovered by out-of-town buyers. Set in Palmer's River Bend neighborhood, off the Springer trail system, this immaculate home offers the comfort and style buyers expect -- with the outdoor access that's harder to find. River Bend has long been one of the area's best-kept secrets among locals, and out-of-town buyers are often surprised by everything it offers once they see it firsthand. Walking inside, you're greeted by an inviting living area with a wood-burning fireplace, updated flooring throughout -- including new carpet, luxury vinyl plank, and refinished engineered hardwood -- and a well-appointed kitchen with a gas range, stainless vent hood, wall oven, convection microwave, and warming drawer. The primary suite includes an updated bath with double shower heads and a new soaker tub, plus private laundry -- with a second laundry hookup upstairs for added convenience. Outside, a concrete patio with a natural gas fire pit makes for easy entertaining, and a versatile storage shed with loft space and an attached sun deck adds flexibility most homes in the area don't have. The neighborhood itself is the real draw: paved streets with landscaped corridors and street lighting, no thru traffic, and gated access to the River Bend Bluff Trail recreation area -- miles of trails along a salmon spawning stream and direct river access, right outside your door. Commuters will appreciate easy access to the four-lane highway, with JBER about 30 minutes away and downtown Anchorage around 40. To top it off: fresh interior and exterior paint, new garage doors, a newly resurfaced driveway, and a whole-home Generac generator for peace of mind.
Property Details
Property TypeResidential
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Garage Spaces3
ParkingAttached, Tuck Under
Year Built2007
Lot Size0.71 acres
SubdivisionRiver Bend
Legal DescriptionRiver Bend L3 B1
Parcel #5800B01L003
HOA Fee$75/mo
MLS #26-6471
Heating
BaseboardNatural Gas
Interior Features
Den &/Or OfficeFireplaceSecurity SystemWasher &/Or Dryer HookupCeiling Fan(s)Smoke Detector(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Soaking TubBR/BA Primary on Main Level
Exterior Features
Covenant/RestrictionFire Service AreaGarage Door OpenerHome Owner Assoc.Road Service AreaViewPaved DrivewayPrivate Yard
Appliances
Dishwasher
Flooring
CarpetLuxury VinylTile
Sewer
Septic Tank
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Mountain(s)
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Listed by: Amy M Peltier · Hometown Realty
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Down payment10% · $79,900
Interest rate7.0%
Loan term30 years
$4,784/mo
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