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Your Pet-Friendly Home in Fairbanks, AK
Yak Estates is a professionally managed apartment community located in the scenic Chena Hills area of Fairbanks, Alaska. Established to provide quality housing solutions, we specialize in pet-friendly townhouse-style apartments with two and three-bedroom floor plans. Our property features 1,000 to 1,200 square feet of living space, complete with modern amenities including dishwasher installations, washer/dryer hookups, and extra storage options. Residents enjoy access to birch-lined walking trails, playground facilities, and convenient proximity to Ft.Wainwright and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Our dedicated management team maintains 24-hour emergency maintenance services and offers lease terms ranging from six months to one year. We prioritize resident satisfaction through responsive property management and inclusion of essential utilities like heat, water, and garbage services in our rental agreements. Located at 510 Yak Road, our community combines natural beauty with practical accessibility to local shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities.
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Apartment rentals
Pet-friendly housing
Walking trails
Playground facilities
Storage units
Emergency maintenance
Highlights and features
- We offer pet-friendly housing in a scenic Alaskan setting
- Our property features 24-hour emergency maintenance services
- Professional management team with local market expertise
- Units include modern appliances and utility packages
- Strategic location near military bases and universities
Services
Apartment Rentals
Yak Estates provides modern townhouse apartments in two and three-bedroom configurations. Each unit offers 1,000-1,200 square feet of living space with full kitchens, dedicated dining areas, and pet-friendly accommodations. Residents benefit from professional property management and regular maintenance services.
Pet-Friendly Housing
Our community welcomes pets in designated units across Fairbanks' limited pet-friendly rental market. We maintain designated pet areas and walking trails through birch forests while ensuring compliance with local animal regulations and property safety standards.
Emergency Maintenance
Residents receive priority emergency repair services outside regular business hours. Our response team addresses critical issues like heating failures, plumbing emergencies, and security concerns through a dedicated after-hours dispatch system available year-round.
Storage Solutions
Available storage units provide additional space for residents' seasonal equipment and belongings. These secure facilities complement standard apartment storage capacity while maintaining convenient access to primary living areas.
Lease Management
We offer flexible lease terms including six-month and one-year contracts. Our management team handles all aspects of rental agreements from initial signing through renewal processes with transparent terms and conditions.
People
Kristopher Robertson
Property Manager
Kristopher Robertson oversees daily operations at Yak Estates with over 15 years of property management experience in Alaskan residential communities. He ensures maintenance standards, resident satisfaction, and compliance with local housing regulations.
Questions
Are pets allowed at Yak Estates?
Yes, we offer designated pet-friendly units with walking trails and outdoor areas for residents' animals.
What apartment sizes are available?
We provide two-bedroom (1,000 sq ft) and three-bedroom (1,200 sq ft) townhouse-style apartment units.
What maintenance services are included?
Residents receive 24-hour emergency maintenance access plus regular property upkeep services for all units.
How close is Yak Estates to UAF?
Our property sits minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus with convenient transportation access.
What lease terms do you offer?
We provide six-month and one-year lease options with flexible renewal arrangements for qualifying residents.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa and MasterCard payments for monthly rent and additional service charges.
Reviews (7)
Tim Johnston
Dec 04, 2019
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Not nearly as bad as the one star reviews make it out to be. We've just renewed our lease for a second year. It's quiet, and people tend to keep to themselves, which is totally fine for us. Sure, there isn't the best circulation, but it's nothing a few fans can't solve. Huge windows in the front and living rooms let in lots of light. We were able to to fit a Queen sized mattress up the stairs, but the box spring took some...ingenuity. The only drawbacks, some of the apartments got new slide up windows, while the rest of us are stuck with pushout one, which can freeze and stick pretty easily. I
Ruby
Sep 21, 2019
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Zero stars. Moved in 1/2/19, moved out 1/27/19. Only stayed that long because I had to wait on another apartment across town that I found to become ready. Don't proceed with caution, don't proceed at all toward living at Yak Estates; You will regret it if you do. I was officially in my apt 25 days but was hardly there. The air quality is toxic due to subpar ventilation. I even tried to prove it with an air quality inspection, but was not permitted by managment. My health declined while I was there and immediately and very noticeably improved as soon as I moved into my new apt. I broke my lease
Caroline Arnold
Jul 25, 2019
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Yak Estates was a perfect first apartment for me, I even renewed my lease a little while ago. Daniel in the front office is extremely helpful, and the woman who showed me my apartment was very accommodating. There is a large network of beautiful walking trails right in your backyard, and you get a little covered patio area with plenty of storage all to yourself! They are extremely pet and child friendly (there is a safe playground right by the front office) which is wonderful for all of the dog owners in Fairbanks. The maintenance crew is very timely and helpful as well! The entryway makes it a
Samantha Taylor
Sep 23, 2018
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I lived there for over two years and it is a great place to live and really pet friendly. It may not be up to date but everything is maintained well which is really what matters. It is also affordable and has a large living room with really pretty windows. There is enough space to bring a king size foam mattress upstairs (I am unsure about a box frame). The staff is also really friendly and helpful.
Anand Enkhbold
Aug 17, 2018
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To everyone who is ever interested in moving to the place, please dont..Lived there for 1 year and i moved out. The place is very moldy, smells, cold, heat doesn't work, well and expect 180$ for electric bill for 2 person. Thats with us being super conservative of our electricity because of the high bill. Called GVEA and asked why its so high..turns out their old water heaters in the apartments use electric. Hot water cuts out after 20 min in shower and you have to wait 3 hours least to get it back on. Office building is not helpful at all and wants to milk your money. However technician guy is
Nichelle W.
May 28, 2017
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I moved into these apartments while going to college. I never had any problems at all. The only bad thing is that you can't fit a queen or bigger size bed spring upstairs. When I lived there, there was only one leasing agent in the office she always remember me and what apartment I stayed in which was nice.
Chris Hughes
Aug 04, 2014
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Loved living here. The apartments are old, and it's hard to fit furniture through the front door (and up the stairs), but the location is awesome. Sooo pretty. It feels like you're up in the hills and far away from everything, but it's very close to town. Also, Just-A-Store is right down the hill, and it's a GREAT convenience store that has/makes deliciously unhealthy food.
