2023 Land Sale Auction: Petersburg (MHT 9101276)

Location:

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.

How to Access

The parcel is only accessible, at this time, by boat.

Utilities

Electricity is available in the area, but not developed to 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 parcels are located in the Petersburg Borough and are subject to real property taxation.

Additional Notes

The parcels are 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. The southern boundary of the parcel is waterfront.

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Maps and Survey

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