Kasilof River
The river is the geographic spine of the community, from Tustumena Lake down to Cook Inlet. Fishing is seasonal and officially regulated.
KENAI PENINSULA
Kasilof CDP · Kenai Peninsula Borough · unincorporated · Sterling Highway, Southcentral Alaska
Kasilof Homes, Cabins and Land
Kasilof is an unincorporated community on the Sterling Highway, where the Kasilof River runs out toward Cook Inlet. It sits south of Soldotna on the way to Homer: a river-and-beach stretch of the central peninsula, with houses and cabins on larger lots rather than a city grid.
THE PLACE
Where Kasilof is, and what that means.
Kasilof is an unincorporated census-designated place in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The 2020 Census counted 525 people here. There is no city government. The Sterling Highway is the main road, crossing the Kasilof River south of Soldotna and continuing toward Clam Gulch, Ninilchik, Anchor Point and Homer.
The Kasilof River flows from Tustumena Lake to Cook Inlet. The river mouth and the nearby inlet shore are a regular part of life here, including a seasonal personal-use dipnet fishery that is regulated by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This is a description of what is here, not a ranking of rivers or towns.
Cohoe and Clam Gulch sit close enough that a listing may use a different mailing name. Soldotna is the usual place people go for a broader set of services, including the hospital. Always match the map pin to the parcel.
The 2020 Census counted 525 people in the Kasilof CDP. Nearby Cohoe CDP counted 1,471, and Clam Gulch CDP counted 207.
THINGS TO DO
The river, the highway and the inlet shore.
Kasilof orients to the Kasilof River and to the Sterling Highway. Recreation is close; most larger errands still send you toward Soldotna.
Cook Inlet shore
The river mouth and nearby shoreline are part of the setting. Tides, wind and weather shape the beach on any given day.
Sterling Highway
This is the road to Soldotna, and the road south toward Ninilchik, Anchor Point and Homer. Check Alaska 511 before a long drive.
A spread-out community
Homes and cabins sit on lots and side roads, not on a tight downtown grid. Factor the last stretch of road, especially after snow.
GETTING THERE
Getting to Kasilof.
From Anchorage, take the Seward Highway to the Sterling Highway, through Cooper Landing and Sterling, into Soldotna, then continue south on the Sterling Highway to Kasilof. It is a long Southcentral drive. Check Alaska 511.
Side roads may be borough-maintained, in a service area, or private. Ask who plows, whether the road is built to a year-round standard, and how the driveway grades.
Soldotna is a short highway drive north and is where many people go for broader services.
SEASONS
Seasons in Kasilof.
Summer is about the river, the highway and long daylight. Winter is about heat, snow and whether the last stretch of road is a comfortable year-round drive. If a lot sits near the river or low ground, look at it with water and ice in mind, not only a July photograph. Ask for a year of utility bills when they are available.
HOUSING
What Kasilof listings usually look like.
Houses and cabins on larger lots are the usual pattern, along with a substantial amount of land. Municipal water and sewer are not the default. Some nearby parcels are listed under Cohoe, Clam Gulch or even Soldotna.
Homes on larger lots
Single-family houses set back from the highway or on side roads. Confirm well, septic, power and heat.
Cabins
Year-round and recreational cabins. Check insulation, water systems and whether the place is set up for winter.
Land
Lots appear often in this area. Confirm legal access, wetlands, utilities and whether you can actually build as you intend.
River or shore parcels
When they appear, review flood maps, bank or shoreline conditions, setbacks and access.
Nearby names
Cohoe, Clam Gulch and the south edge of the Soldotna area can blur together in a wide search. Read the city field and the map.
CURRENT LISTINGS
Homes for sale in Kasilof
Current Kasilof homes appear below. Land listings are often more plentiful here than homes; use the land search if you are looking for a lot. Some nearby parcels use a Cohoe, Clam Gulch or Soldotna name.
Current Alaska MLS listings appear here when the area feed loads. If no homes are listed, that can be normal in a small community — save a search or browse land.
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UTILITIES & ACCESS
What to check on a Kasilof property.
Well & septic
On-site systems are common. Ask for records and inspections, and follow Alaska DEC guidance.
Power, heat and fuel
Confirm electric service, heating type and a year of bills when available.
Access & plowing
Who maintains the road, who plows, and whether the last mile is reliable in winter.
Flood and low ground
The river, creeks and low lots deserve a flood-map and boots-on-the-ground look.
No city hall
Kasilof is unincorporated. Rules and services come from the borough, the state, and whatever applies to the parcel.
NEARBY
Along the corridor, and on the way.
Kasilof sits on the Sterling Highway between Soldotna and the lower-peninsula communities.
Soldotna
North on the Sterling Highway, the nearest city and service center.
Ninilchik
South on the Sterling Highway, toward the historic bluff town and Deep Creek.
Anchor Point
Farther south on the highway, on the Anchor River, before Homer.
Homer
At the end of the Sterling Highway on Kachemak Bay.
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QUESTIONS
Kasilof homes: common questions
Where is Kasilof, Alaska?
Kasilof is an unincorporated community in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, on the Sterling Highway at the Kasilof River, south of Soldotna in Southcentral Alaska.
Is Kasilof a city?
No. It does not have its own city government. The 2020 Census counted 525 people in the Kasilof CDP. Services and rules come from the borough, the state, and the individual property.
What types of homes are for sale in Kasilof?
Mostly houses and cabins on larger lots, plus land. Wells and septic systems are common. Nearby parcels may be listed under Cohoe, Clam Gulch or Soldotna.
How do you get to Kasilof?
Drive the Seward and Sterling Highways from Anchorage, through Soldotna, then south on the Sterling Highway. Check Alaska 511 for conditions.
What should I check before buying in Kasilof?
Legal access and winter plowing, well and septic, heat and power, flood or low-ground conditions if you are near the river, and the fact that you are outside a city.
How close is Soldotna?
Soldotna is a short highway drive north and is where many people go for a broader set of services, including the hospital.
YOUR ALASKA SEARCH
Keep Kasilof on your radar
See current Kasilof listings, then keep the search close at hand.
On the results page, tap Save Search to save it to your dashboard and set up email alerts. Sign in or create your account if prompted, then choose your alert settings.
This save link uses the MLS city name Kasilof. It is not a CDP or legal boundary. Nearby Cohoe or Clam Gulch parcels may use another name.
Notes & sources
Facts on this page were checked against official sources listed below. Population figures are 2020 Census counts. Drive times are not stated as fixed numbers because weather and road conditions change — use Alaska 511. Listing feeds are live inventory, not an appraisal or a promise that a type of property will be available.
Search-banner photo on this page: iStock.com/EdwardSnow, northern lights over the Knik River near Palmer — the same image used as the first (base) slide of the homepage hero. It is a temporary stand-in, not a photo of Kasilof. Town-specific photos will replace it later.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (Kasilof CDP: 525; Cohoe CDP: 1,471; Clam Gulch CDP: 207), Alaska DOLWD / legislative compilation.
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, kpb.us — Kasilof is unincorporated.
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game — Kasilof River personal-use and sport fishery regulations (not restated here).
- Alaska 511, 511.alaska.gov.
- Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation — well and septic guidance.
- Listings: Alaska MLS through Real Geeks search on this site.
Photos: iStock.com/EdwardSnow.
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