Alaska Waterfront Homes for Sale

Alaska 

 

Most of Alaska is surrounded by water. To the north and northwest, respectively, are the Beaufort Sea and the Chukchi Sea, both of which merge into the Arctic Ocean. To the southeast is the Gulf of Alaska, which blends into the Pacific Ocean. The Bering Sea is to the southwest.

Arctic Ocean

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of all the oceans. It lies almost entirely above the Arctic Circle and is extremely cold and covered in ice most of the time. It is divided into two basins, the Eurasian Basin, and the North American Basin, by the Lomonosov Ridge. The outlets for this ocean are the Bering Strait, between Alaska and Russia; the Davis Strait, between Greenland and Canada; and the Denmark Strait and the Norwegian Sea, between Greenland and Europe. This ocean is home to fish, seals, walruses and whales due to its low temperature. The center of this ocean is covered by an average 10-foot-thick polar icepack that extends outward during the winter months, doubling in size and extending to encircling landmasses. Open seas surround the icepack during the summer months but it never completely disappears.

Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest of all oceans. It covers about 28 percent of the global surface and is 15 times the size of the United States. During the winter, sea ice forms and many ships are also subjected to icing from October to May. The Pacific Ocean is home to marine life forms such as sea lions, sea otters, seals, turtles and whales. Economically, the Pacific Ocean offers accessible, relatively low-cost sea transportation, extensive fishing grounds, offshore oil and gas fields, minerals, and sand and gravel for the construction industry and more than 60 percent of the world's fish come from the Pacific Ocean.

Gulf of Alaska

The Alaska Current and the Alaska Coastal Current take over the Gulf of Alaska. These currents function as pathways for organisms and the resources upon which they depend. A few inlets, such as Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound, protect organisms from the strong currents. This gulf contains many large glaciers and icebergs that are carried to sea by the strong currents.

Bering Sea

The Bering Sea is one of the largest marine ecosystems in the world. It is between Siberia and Alaska. To the north, it is connected to the Chukchi Sea and Arctic Ocean by the Bering Strait; the Pacific Ocean lies to Bering Sea's south, past the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula from which the islands trail. The Bering Sea is home to many large birds and marine animals, such as fur seals and whales. The sea's temperature increased over the past 50 years, reducing certain fish and marine animal populations. This worries people in the fishing industries, as this sea has been one of its major sources of fish.

Beaufort Sea

The Beaufort Sea is north of Alaska within the Arctic Ocean. It was named after the British rear admiral Sir Francis Beaufort. The sea covers about 184,000 square miles and the average depth is 3,239 feet, but it plunges as far as 15,360 feet down. The sea is frozen solid in the central and northern area with the coastal icepack opening in August and September. Whales and sea birds are two of the most common animals found near Alaska in the Beaufort Sea. In 1986, many petroleum reserves were found in Alaska's Prudhoe Bay, which is within the this sea.

Chukchi Sea

The Chukchi Sea is also within the Arctic Ocean, northwest of Alaska. This sea contains a shallow floor that provides nutrients and habitat for animals such as walruses, ice seals, whales, sea birds and polar bears. This sea is home to a tenth of the world's population of polar bears. The changing climate, causing temperature to rise, is affecting the population of polar bears, because the melting ice is making it more difficult for them to hunt for food. As the sea ice continues to melt, many oil and gas companies are interested in drilling in that specific area.

 
 
 
$30,000
Beautiful Oceanfront property, George Inlet, Ketchikan Alaska

Beaver Falls, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska


1.5 acres of ocean front property just South of Gem Cove in George Inlet. A 15 minute boat ride from the Mountain Point Boat launch. Multiple building sites allow for a variety of uses including camping, building a cabin or an erecting an off grid home. Wooded with Spruce, cedar, hemlock and alder. Hunting, fishing, and hiking are all available. Excellent moorage and protected from the SE winds. An unrestricted view to the West of the old George Inlet Cannery.

Scott Nall , Gateway City Realty, Inc.

1.50 ACRES
- BEDROOMS
- BATHROOMS
- SQ FT
 
$229,000
George Inlet cabins, Ketchikan Alaska

Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska


1.7 acres of oceanfront property in George Inlet. Well protected from the weather with expansive views. There are two, 1 bedroom 1 bath cabins on the property. Both are two story units with the bedrooms on the second level. The main cabin has approximately 1,150 living sqft, a wood stove for heat, covered porch, on demand hot water. And, to top it off, picture windows in the front to enjoy the expansive views. The second cabin is approximately 750 living sq. ft. open concept design, a propane radiant heat stove, pantry and front deck. There are gas generators for each cabin along with propane tanks, tools, furniture and everything you need for a remote cabin vacation or off grid home. A great getaway location. There are approximately 30 other vacation cabin neighbors in the Upper George Inlet Area

Scott Nall , Gateway City Realty, Inc.

1.70 ACRES
2 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
- SQ FT
 
$48,000

SOLD

Beautiful Oceanfront Lot in Ketchikan

Mud Bay, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska


A perfect piece of Alaska! Waterfront lot on Gravina Island with 1.67 acres and 200ft of water frontage. A short boat ride from Ketchikan and Knudson Cove Marina or Air Marine Harbor. Great place for a cabin getaway! Appx 1000 feet from the new Gravina Island highway.

Scott Nall , Gateway City Realty, Inc.

1.67 ACRES
- BEDROOMS
- BATHROOMS
- SQ FT
 
$165,000

SOLD

Clover Passage ocean front Cabin

Clover Pass, Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska


Charming cabin in the sought after Clover Passage area. Bathroom, Kitchen and living room are downstairs with a loft upstairs. Front deck to relax on while watching the kids play on the beach and a breathtaking sunset in the background. 10 Minutes from the salmon / halibut grounds, and, 10 minutes from the Knudson Cove Boat Launch. This cabin has the perfect balance between off grid living and access to the Ketchikan road system.

Scott Nall , Gateway City Realty, Inc.

0.67 ACRES
- BEDROOMS
- BATHROOMS
578 SQ FT
 
$650,000

SOLD

Pristine 5 acre Ocean Front Property with commercial dock in place.

Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska


5.4 acres with 675 linear feet of ocean beachfront that also boasts a salmon stream. Located on Gravina Island about 15 minutes by boat from Bar Harbor. A beautiful beach with front row seats to view the Aurora borealis, whales, sea lions and all the sea life Southeast Alaska has to offer. There are multiple building locations and options to build your cabin or vacation home. Presently, the owners have a building area that is cleared with a "Cougar Creek Timber Frame" home ready to be assembled on site. Included with this property is approximately one acre of State Commercial Tidelands (ADL 108961) with 16" steel pilings in rock sockets that were installed in 2019 and a 1,536 sq. ft. dock attached with commercial pins and hoops. The commercial dock could be used as an outpost for a tour company, commercial fishing or mariculture operations. A wide trail from the Gravina Road cul-de-sac to the property was put in to move equipment and materials to the build site. The property is surrounded by Ketchikan Gateway Borough Future Development property that is proposed to become a greenbelt. It's a very unique opportunity as well as a beautiful lot that offers a wide range of possibilities for any buyer.

Scott Nall , Gateway City Realty, Inc.

5.00 ACRES
- BEDROOMS
- BATHROOMS
- SQ FT

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