Buying, selling, building, or finding your piece of Alaska? Forrest Vest and Shelby Lervig bring local knowledge, straightforward advice, and hands-on service throughout the Kenai Peninsula and beyond.
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Forrest Vest & Shelby Lervig
Vest & Lervig Real Estate Team • Soldotna, AK
LOCAL ALASKANS • TRUSTED ADVISORS
We're Alaskans first and real estate professionals second. We know these communities because we live, work, explore, hunt, fish, and build our lives here.
Buying or selling real estate in Alaska is fundamentally different from the Lower 48. From septic approvals, well depths, and freeze protection, to Kenai River habitat setbacks and heating fuel considerations, we provide direct, honest answers so you make confident moves.
Born & Raised Roots
Genuinely rooted in the Kenai Peninsula community.
Direct & Hands-on
Walk the property lines, check the test holes, negotiate firmly.
CURATED PENINSULA INVENTORY
Featured residential homes, river cabins, and build-ready acreage across Soldotna, Kenai, Sterling, and beyond.
Soldotna, Alaska
36588 Raspberry ST
Spacious Soldotna residence on 0.68 acres with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1,904 sq ft of living area on a quiet paved street minutes from local schools and the Kenai River.
Soldotna, Alaska
33710 Funny River RD
Charming 2-bedroom home along the coveted Funny River Road corridor in Soldotna. Quick access to world-class Kenai River fishing, public boat launches, and Alaskan outdoor recreation.
Kenai, Alaska
51055 Sea Quest DR
Substantial 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offering 2,764 sq ft of living space in Kenai. Excellent floor plan with attached garage, generous yard, and convenient access to Kenai services.
Soldotna, Alaska
44152 Sterling HWY
High-visibility commercial investment along the primary Sterling Highway corridor in Soldotna. Exceptional highway frontage, customer traffic, and flexible business potential.
Soldotna, Alaska
Tr 15 Funny River RD
Nearly 20 expansive acres off Funny River Road in Soldotna. Rare large acreage parcel offering total privacy, native timber, wildlife, and limitless potential for an Alaskan homestead or estate.
Soldotna, Alaska
000 Lake RD
Five pristine wooded acres in a tranquil Soldotna setting. Build your dream Alaskan home surrounded by nature with easy access to central Peninsula lakes, rivers, and services.
Clam Gulch, Alaska
L7 Mead CT
1.84 acre parcel in Clam Gulch with Cook Inlet views and mountain backdrop nearby. Quiet cul-de-sac setting ready for your Alaskan cabin or recreational getaway.
Clam Gulch, Alaska
L6 Mead CT
1.55 acres in scenic Clam Gulch on the central Kenai Peninsula. Great build site for a summer fishing basecamp or year-round living with beach access down the road.
Clam Gulch, Alaska
L5 Mead CT
Scenic 1.46-acre lot in Clam Gulch with easy proximity to Cook Inlet razor clamming, Ninilchik halibut charters, and Kenai Peninsula recreation.
Nikiski, Alaska
50050 Kangaroo AVE
2.5 wooded acres in North Kenai / Nikiski. Level building ground, road access, electric nearby, and room for a home, shop, and outdoor equipment.
Soldotna, Alaska
L3 B1 Funny River RD
0.9-acre building parcel along Funny River Road in Soldotna. Affordable opportunity for a home or cabin build close to Kenai River fishing holes.
EXPLORE BY CATEGORY
Filter directly into active Kenai Peninsula listings matched to your Alaska goals.
ALASKA REAL ESTATE
Move-in ready houses across the central Peninsula.
ALASKA REAL ESTATE
Buildable lots, wooded parcels and large acreage.
ALASKA REAL ESTATE
River, lake and Cook Inlet frontage.
ALASKA REAL ESTATE
Recreational retreats and off-grid getaways.
ALASKA REAL ESTATE
Multi-family, rentals and short-term stays.
ALASKA REAL ESTATE
Commercial highway frontage and business property.
KENAI PENINSULA COMMUNITIES
Each Peninsula community offers a distinct character, river access, and lifestyle. Discover where you belong.
The heart of the central Kenai Peninsula.
Services, schools and the Kenai River running straight through town.
Coastal living, established neighborhoods and Cook Inlet access.
Bluff views, older established streets and the mouth of the Kenai River.
Acreage, privacy and access to the Kenai River.
Bigger parcels, fewer neighbors, world-class water out the back door.
Space, affordability and North Kenai living.
Industry jobs, big lots and quiet beaches north of Kenai.
Rural Alaska with incredible outdoor access.
Quiet acreage between Soldotna and Ninilchik, with two rivers nearby.
Mountains, ocean and one of Alaska's most unique communities.
Kachemak Bay views, an arts culture and a market of its own.
Deep water, steep mountains and a working harbor town.
Resurrection Bay, a cruise economy and closer access to Anchorage.
Mountains, turquoise water and the upper Kenai River.
A small mountain community on the road between the Peninsula and Anchorage.
ALASKA RELOCATION
Moving here is different. Wells, septic systems, heating fuel, winter access, waterfront regulations, and remote acreage all introduce questions that don't exist in most Lower 48 markets. Forrest and Shelby guide you through every practical detail before you make an offer.
01 • Water & Septic
Understanding DEC percolation requirements, test holes, well depths, and freeze protection in central Alaska winters.
02 • Heating & Winter
Comparing Toyostove, natural gas availability, fuel oil tanks, and winter road maintenance across different Peninsula boroughs.
03 • River Setbacks
Navigating Kenai River habitat protection setbacks, stairway permits, and Cook Inlet coastal bluff erosion realities.
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
Real transactions, authentic representation. From waterfront acreage to in-town residential homes across the Peninsula.
39285 Swanson River Rd, Sterling, AK
1115 Redoubt Ave, Kenai, AK
47545 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK
20494 Frontier Dr, Clam Gulch, AK
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Verified reviews from buyers, sellers, and families who trusted Forrest and Shelby.
"Forrest walked the property lines with us in knee-deep snow and showed us exactly where the Kenai River habitat setbacks applied. You can't get that level of local knowledge from an app."
Dan & Sarah M.
Sterling, AK • Acreage & Waterfront Buyers
"Shelby handled our Soldotna home sale flawlessly. Her pricing strategy and marketing brought three qualified offers in the first four days. Straightforward, professional, and transparent from day one."
Marcus T.
Soldotna, AK • Home Seller
"Moving to Alaska from Idaho felt overwhelming with well, septic, and heating fuel questions. Vest & Lervig answered every question with honesty and guided us to the perfect home with volcano views in Kenai."
Erik & Linda K.
Kenai, AK • Relocation Buyers
LET'S START THE CONVERSATION
Whether you are searching for your first home, selling acreage along the Kenai River, or planning your relocation, call or text us anytime.