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Lake Hood

Alaska · Natural · near Anchorage

90 acres 25 ft deep 8 ft clarity Water C

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5.8SCORE

Survey summary · Alaska

Surface acres

25 ft

Max depth

3 mi

Shoreline

8 ft

Typical clarity

120 ft

Elevation

Lake Hood covers 90 acres in Alaska and drops to 25 feet at its deepest point. It is a natural lake, which generally means a more stable shoreline and fewer drawdown surprises than an impoundment. Short-term rental posture: Limited; borough rules. Confirm at the municipal level before underwriting rental income.

What stands out

Very stable water level year-round
Floatplane
Fishing

Score breakdown

Water 6.3

Recreation 5.5

Value 4.5

Access 5.3

Investment 7.2

Each axis is computed by published formula from this lake's own attributes. How we score.

Water quality grade

Water A

ExcellentClear, low-nutrient water. Typically oligotrophic with high clarity and little seasonal algae.

Water B

GoodHealthy water with moderate clarity. Some seasonal variation, no persistent problems.

Water C

FairProductive water — good fishing, reduced clarity. Algae possible in late summer.

Water D

PoorNutrient-rich or heavily drawn down. Swimmable conditions vary; check before you rely on them.

Computed from measured clarity, trophic state, and drawdown magnitude — not an opinion. See the formula.

Overall score, 1–10

8.0+

ExceptionalStrong on every axis we measure.

7.0–7.9

StrongClearly above average, usually with one standout axis.

6.0–6.9

SolidA good lake with a trade-off worth understanding.

5.0–5.9

MixedReal strengths and real compromises.

Under 5

CompromisedSomething material — volatility, water quality, or access.

Weighted: water 26% · recreation 22% · investment 20% · value 18% · access 14%.

Fishery

Rainbow troutArctic char

On the water

FloatplaneFishingPaddling

No USGS gauge on this lake. Water level and clarity figures below come from published lake management data rather than a live sensor.

Where it is

Location

No NHD boundary matched this water body, so the marker shows the mapped centre point.

Depth profile

Idealized cross-section. Max depth 25 ft, average 8 ft. Depth at a specific dock depends on local bathymetry — verify at the property.

Level behaviour

Level stabilityStable Typical drawdown0 ft Drawdown seasonNone Trophic stateMesotrophic Typical clarity8 ft Water quality gradeC Elevation120 ft Managing authorityState of Alaska

Dock & shoreline

Permitting authorityAlaska DNR Wake / speed rulesFloatplane priority

A dock is never guaranteed. Confirm in writing with Alaska DNR that the specific parcel is eligible before you remove contingencies.

Short-term rental posture

Limited; borough rules

Generally permitted, but rules change. Confirm the specific municipality and any HOA covenant.

Model rental income →

Modeled estimates. Market figures are derived from lake attributes and regional patterns, not from MLS data. Treat them as a starting point, not a comp.

$280,000

Median waterfront

$5,625

Per shoreline foot

+11.5%

Year over year

115

Est. inventory

126

Avg days on market

$662

Est. nightly rate

Rental snapshot

Modeled occupancy64% Booked nights / yr168 Gross revenue$121,067 Net operating income$60,985 Yield on median price21.78%

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What a median-priced home on Lake Hood actually costs to carry, with waterfront-specific line items most calculators omit.

$2,655

All-in per month

$65,970

Cash to close + setup

$9,820

Beyond P&I, tax, insurance

Where the annual cost goes

Principal & interest $17,703 (58%) Maintenance reserve (1.1%) $3,080 (10%) Property taxes $2,940 (10%) Utilities $2,700 (9%) Hazard insurance $1,400 (5%) Shoreline / seawall reserve $960 (3%) Dock maintenance $900 (3%) Winterization / seasonal close $750 (2%)

Annual carry

Principal & interest	$17,703
Property taxes	$2,940
Hazard insurance	$1,400
Flood insurance	$650
Utilities	$2,700
Maintenance reserve (1.1%)	$3,080
Septic service	$520
Well & water testing	$260
Dock maintenance	$900
Winterization / seasonal close	$750
Shoreline / seawall reserve	$960
Total	$31,863