Remodeled Duplex
New "From the Walls Out"
5819 Dow Place
$159,900
(Past Listing, for illustrative purposes only)
Two brothers purchased this duplex from FDIC after a bank failure some years ago. They
began extensive remodeling and resolved many of the property's shortcomings. Given to
expensive taste, they chose the best of oak cabinetry and turned the garage into a
workshop. The deck over the garage was the scene for many fine gatherings of friends.
Job changes necessitated the departure of one brother from Alaska. The other brother
moved to a condo. With the remodel partially incomplete, they hired NCP Construction, a
leading Anchorage home remodeling contractor to complete the work. Part of the job was to
ensure code compliance and that the property would qualify for all forms of owner-occupant
financing.
The side-by-side configuration ensures maximum privacy between the two dwelling units.
The garage can be associated with one of the units, or the owner can share with the
tenant. These kinds of properties are often purchased by families that take over both
sides, also.
The wood siding is an added bonus in an era of composition materials. High on a sunny
lot in midtown Anchorage, the location is a convenient commute to virtually all work
locations.
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