1540 S Badger Road, Palmer, AK 99645

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,077 sqft

Property Description

Palmer's River Bend offers what few subdivisions can: gated access to miles of trails along a salmon-spawning stream, plus direct river access -- all on quiet, paved streets with no thru traffic. Easy reach of the four-lane highway puts JBER about 30 minutes away, downtown Anchorage around 40. A locals' favorite, still being discovered by out-of-town buyers. Set in Palmer's River Bend neighborhood, off the Springer trail system, this immaculate home offers the comfort and style buyers expect -- with the outdoor access that's harder to find. River Bend has long been one of the area's best-kept secrets among locals, and out-of-town buyers are often surprised by everything it offers once they see it firsthand. Walking inside, you're greeted by an inviting living area with a wood-burning fireplace, updated flooring throughout -- including new carpet, luxury vinyl plank, and refinished engineered hardwood -- and a well-appointed kitchen with a gas range, stainless vent hood, wall oven, convection microwave, and warming drawer. The primary suite includes an updated bath with double shower heads and a new soaker tub, plus private laundry -- with a second laundry hookup upstairs for added convenience. Outside, a concrete patio with a natural gas fire pit makes for easy entertaining, and a versatile storage shed with loft space and an attached sun deck adds flexibility most homes in the area don't have. The neighborhood itself is the real draw: paved streets with landscaped corridors and street lighting, no thru traffic, and gated access to the River Bend Bluff Trail recreation area -- miles of trails along a salmon spawning stream and direct river access, right outside your door. Commuters will appreciate easy access to the four-lane highway, with JBER about 30 minutes away and downtown Anchorage around 40. To top it off: fresh interior and exterior paint, new garage doors, a newly resurfaced driveway, and a whole-home Generac generator for peace of mind.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 6, 2026

Data Last Updated:

September 25, 2026 at 12:39AM

Listing Office:

Hometown Realty : 907-390-0913

MLS ID:

26-6471

Interior

• General: Den &/Or OfficeFireplaceSecurity SystemWasher &/Or Dryer HookupCeiling Fan(s)Smoke Detector(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Soaking TubBR/BA Primary on Main Level
• Appliances: Dishwasher
• Flooring: CarpetLuxury VinylTile
• Heating: BaseboardNatural Gas

Exterior

• General: Covenant/RestrictionFire Service AreaGarage Door OpenerHome Owner Assoc.Road Service AreaViewPaved DrivewayPrivate Yard
• Style: Traditional
• Parking: AttachedTuck Under

Construction

• Roofing: CompositionShingle
• General: Wood FramePoured Concrete

Location

• Road/Access: PavedMaintained
• HOA Amenities: 75.0
• Originating MLS: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

Lot

• Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/HoustonRiver Bend L3 B15800B01L003
• View: Mountain(s)

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable Available
• Water: Community Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service