2024 Fall Land Sale Auction: Petersburg – Kupreanof (MHT 9101348)

Location:

The town of Kupreanof is on the eastern shore of Kupreanof Island and to the west of Petersburg, AK, Kupreanof remained a separate municipality, but lies inside the Petersburg Borough.

Petersburg is located on the northwest end of Mitkof Island, where the Wrangell Narrows meet Frederick Sound. It lies midway between Juneau and Ketchikan, about 120 miles from either community. Petersburg is located on the northwest end of Mitkof Island, where the Wrangell Narrows meet Frederick Sound. It lies midway between Juneau and Ketchikan, about 120 miles from either community. The city is an island community that makes its living from the sea and tourism. The city is a tight knit community, coming together for festivals, fishing, and other annual events.

Alternate Sale Procedure

This parcel is subject to the Alternate Sale Procedure. Please review how to place a bid for this select parcel by visiting the posted Policy and Procedures.

How to Access

This parcel is only accessible by foot from the beach, which is accessible only by boat or plane. There are undeveloped easements on the northern and southern boundary of Tract A.

Utilities

There are no utilities in the immediate area for the parcel.

There is no public sewer or water to this area. Septic systems have to be developed on-site and meet the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.  Water in the area is typically collected on-site via a private water catchment system.

Muni/Borough Authority

The parcel is located in the Petersburg Borough and is subject to real property taxation and zoning restrictions.

Additional Notes

The parcel is mostly wooded with a combination of spruce, hemlock and alder trees. Undergrowth includes berry bushes, devils club, and the typical flora found throughout Southeast Alaska including mosses, ferns, etc.  Soils appear to be silty/sandy clay overlying bedrock.

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Maps and Survey

C059S079E4, ASLS 79-182

Note: Maps included are for graphic representation only and are intended to be used as a guide. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to review recorded subdivision plats/maps, surveys, and plat notes for specific information on easements, building setbacks, or other restrictions that will affect any individual parcel. Information is made available at the Department of Natural Resources Public Information Centers or on the web at: http://dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords/

How to Place a Bid

For information on how to place a bid on this parcel, please visit and review the posted Policy and Procedures for the 2024 Fall Competitive Land Sale Auction.