Step into a unique piece of French River history! Once said to be the home of the original French River Store, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom property is full of character, opportunity, and potential. Situated on approximately 1 acre near the Big Sucker River, this home offers a peaceful North Shore setting with easy access to outdoor recreation, Korkki Nordic trails, and North Shore Community School. Inside, you’ll find vaulted ceilings, fresh paint throughout, new flooring, and new appliances. Recent improvements include a high-efficiency propane combi-boiler providing both heat and domestic hot water, a new 2,000-gallon holding tank, and a new rubber roof on the rear portion of the home. The spacious main floor bath offers room to customize and make it your own. Outside, enjoy open space, privacy, and a detached 1-stall garage. A rare opportunity to own a property rich in local history with endless potential along the North Shore corridor.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (7/15)
$259,900
2001 Shilhon Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
3beds
1,790sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,742/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New flooringVaulted ceilingsOpen spaceNew appliancesFresh paint throughoutSpacious main floor bathPeaceful north shore setting
- 75 days |
- 2,616 |
- 144 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessie Erickson 612-636-0507,
Messina & Associates Real Estate,
Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6125238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 21
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 21
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 21
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 510 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 17
Heating
- Boiler, Fireplace(s), Propane
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Vaulted Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,790 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,790
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 208 x 208
Details
- Parcel number: 315002004820
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood, Log Home
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Holding Tank
- Water: Dug
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,022
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $259,900-7.1%$145/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6125238 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$156/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6125238 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+218.7%$162/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6125238 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $90,950+28.2%$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $70,950-31.4%$40/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6749367 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2024 | Sold | $103,466+26.2%$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2012 | Sold | $82,000-3.4%$46/sqft |
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| 7/15/2010 | Listing removed | $84,900$47/sqft |
Source: Adolphson Real Estate - Cloquet #151391 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2010 | Price change | $84,900-10.2%$47/sqft |
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| 3/7/2010 | Listed for sale | $94,500$53/sqft |
Source: Adolphson Real Estate, Inc. #151391 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,074 +6.3% | $217,000 +25.4% |
| 2023 | $1,010 -13.1% | $173,100 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $1,162 +107.5% | $157,000 +51.8% |
| 2021 | $560 | $103,400 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $560 | $98,200 |
| 2019 | $560 +2.9% | $98,200 |
| 2018 | $544 +1.9% | $98,200 |
| 2017 | $534 -1.8% | $98,200 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $544 +30.8% | $87,500 +73.6% |
| 2015 | $416 +33.3% | $50,400 |
| 2014 | $312 +14.4% | $50,400 |
| 2013 | $273 -11.3% | $50,400 -4.4% |
| 2012 | $307 +21.6% | $52,700 -37.6% |
| 2011 | $253 -24.3% | $84,400 -6.9% |
| 2010 | $334 | $90,700 |
| 2009 | $334 -13.8% | $90,700 -3.9% |
| 2008 | $387 -58.8% | $94,400 +8% |
| 2007 | $939 +150.8% | $87,400 +1.9% |
| 2006 | $374 +8.2% | $85,800 +28.8% |
| 2004 | $346 -2.8% | $66,600 +11.9% |
| 2003 | $356 +10.8% | $59,500 +10% |
| 2002 | $321 +1.4% | $54,100 +1.3% |
| 2001 | $317 +9.7% | $53,400 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $289 | $51,600 |
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Neighborhood: 55804
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Minnehaha Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 11.2 mi
- 7/10Two Harbors SecondaryGrades: 6-12Distance: 12.4 mi
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