Mike moved to Ketchikan when he was 10 years old. After high school graduation, Mike went off to college, married his high school sweetheart, and started a family – in that order. Returning to Alaska after college Mike started a career in banking focusing on residential real estate and commercial lending. In 1983 Mike and wife, Michal Beth, purchased a wholesale distribution business in Sitka. Starting with one location and 4 employees they grew the business to 5 Alaska locations and over 100 employees.
From 1983 through 2004 between raising a family and growing the wholesale business Mike was involved in coaching his son’s baseball team from Little League through Senior League while serving multiple terms as president of the local swim club and staying active with community events and their children’s activities.
In 1996 Mike and Michal Beth return to Ketchikan and purchased a beautiful beachfront lot where they built their dream home complete with a dock and a boat house. All the children are married with families and careers of their own and 7 grand children are the order of the day. Two of the children and their families have made Ketchikan their home and the oldest son and his wife live in Vancouver, Washington.
The wholesale business sold in 2006 and Mike and Michal Beth took the opportunity to travel abroad and explore always returning to Ketchikan in time for hunting, fishing and quality time with the grandkids.
In 2007 Mike started his real estate career. Having lived most of his life in Ketchikan and SE Alaska, Mike has great connections in the business and banking community. Mike serves on the Board of Directors with First Bank. Mike enjoys working with buyers and sellers and loves “working the deal” from start to finish.
From 1983 through 2004 between raising a family and growing the wholesale business Mike was involved in coaching his son’s baseball team from Little League through Senior League while serving multiple terms as president of the local swim club and staying active with community events and their children’s activities.
In 1996 Mike and Michal Beth return to Ketchikan and purchased a beautiful beachfront lot where they built their dream home complete with a dock and a boat house. All the children are married with families and careers of their own and 7 grand children are the order of the day. Two of the children and their families have made Ketchikan their home and the oldest son and his wife live in Vancouver, Washington.
The wholesale business sold in 2006 and Mike and Michal Beth took the opportunity to travel abroad and explore always returning to Ketchikan in time for hunting, fishing and quality time with the grandkids.
In 2007 Mike started his real estate career. Having lived most of his life in Ketchikan and SE Alaska, Mike has great connections in the business and banking community. Mike serves on the Board of Directors with First Bank. Mike enjoys working with buyers and sellers and loves “working the deal” from start to finish.
Favorite Places besides Ketchikan:
Paris, Kihei Maui
Favorite Morning Routine:
Early (not too early) workout including trail running when it’s not raining.
Last Renovation Project:
Rebuilding the bull rails on my dock.
Most Anticipated Event:
Building a new boat for deliver in 2020.
$80,000
L8 B2 Gravina Island, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
2 Acre
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#25-7602Land
Build your remote dream cabin on this nicely sized 2.76 acre parcel on Gravina Island. This waterfront parcel offers 202 feet of water frontage just a short boat ride from almost any Ketchikan dock. Or hike down to your new lot from the State of Alaska's existing road system on Gravina Island.
$75,000
118 Elliot Street, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
0.19 Acre
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#25-672Land
Prime In-Town Vacant Lot with Stunning Views Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home or investment property on this large, in-town vacant lot with an established building pad. Perched high above Tongass Avenue, this in-town lot offers unobstructed views of Tongass Narrows while providing a serene, in-town feel without the hustle and bustle of road noise.
$34,999
L33a Ketchikan Lakes Road, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
0.14 Acre
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#24-13926Land
Oversized city lot in the Ketchikan Lakes neighborhood above downtown. This is a corner lot with access off Lotus Street or Ketchikan Lakes Road. City water and sewer available to this lot. Low development costs to build on this city lot.
$2,200
1283 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
1Baths
460 Sqft
0.01 Acre
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#25-5773Residential Lease
Available June 1, 2025 - Be the first to live in this brand-new, beautifully appointed waterfront efficiency apartment with unobstructed views of Tongass Narrows. This 460 SF efficiency offers thoughtfully designed living space with all-new flooring, fresh wall coverings, and brand-new appliances throughout.
