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  • $617,000

    297 E 2nd St, Knife River, MN 55609

    3beds
    2,205sqft
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    $3,902/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1959
    5.7 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $280/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Oak hardwood flooringOpen lawnWood-burning fireplaceBreakfast barTimeless design characterRoom to roamSpacious primary suite
    Mid-century modern ranch set on 5.7 private acres among beautiful old growth white and red pines in Knife River. This impeccable home offers the timeless design character you’d expect from a classic mid-century property, paired with thoughtful updates and a peaceful North Shore setting just blocks from Lake Superior and the Knife River marina. The comfortable main floor features an open living and dining area with large picture windows, oak hardwood flooring, a tray ceiling, and a stunning curved birch and brick feature wall with a wood-burning fireplace. The updated eat-in kitchen is filled with natural light and offers abundant birch cabinetry, quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless Fisher & Paykel appliances, wooded views, and a cozy gas fireplace. All three bedrooms are located on the main level, including a spacious primary suite with double closets and a private three-quarter bath with tiled walk-in shower. A full main-floor bathroom serves the additional bedrooms and living areas. The walkout lower level expands the home with a spacious recreation room, gas fireplace with stone surround, new three-quarter bath, tidy laundry area, storage room, utility space, and room for a game table, media area, exercise equipment, hobbies, or guests. Outdoors, enjoy a beautifully private setting with mature trees, open lawn, patio space, a firepit gathering area, and room to roam. A two-car attached garage offers everyday convenience, while the 44x30 pole barn provides excellent additional storage for vehicles, equipment, tools, and all your North Shore toys. Additional features include a generator, city sewer, private well, propane boiler heat, fiber optic internet, and multiple fireplaces throughout the home. A rare Knife River offering with privacy, space, mid-century style, and close proximity to Lake Superior, the Knife River marina, and all the recreation of the North Shore.
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    Listed by:

    Michael Messina 218-349-6455,

    Messina & Associates Real Estate

    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6126239MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 13
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 13
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110.5 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 8.5
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 465 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 31
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 126.5 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 11.5
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 320 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 x 20
      Other
      • Description: Eat in kitchen area.
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 56.25 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5
      Heating
      • Boiler, Fireplace(s), Propane
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Walkout,Bath,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      • Fireplace features: Multiple, Basement
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,205 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,615
      • Finished area below ground: 590

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Multiple
      • Attached garage spaces: 6
      Lot
      • Size: 5.7 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Pole Building
      • Parcel number: 25520030860

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Wood, Frame/Wood
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      Condition
      • Previously Owned
      • Year built: 1959

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Coop Power & Light
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Private

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Knife River

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $280/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $549,300
      • Annual tax amount: $2,802
      • Date on market: 6/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 32 days

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/13/2026Pending sale$617,000$280/sqft
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        6/22/2026Listed for sale$617,000+19.8%$280/sqft
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        6/17/2022Sold$515,000+3%$234/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6101691 Report a problem
        5/18/2022Pending sale$499,900$227/sqft
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        5/3/2022Contingent$499,900$227/sqft
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        4/12/2022Pending sale$499,900$227/sqft
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        3/22/2022Contingent$499,900$227/sqft
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        3/16/2022Listed for sale$499,900+49.2%$227/sqft
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        12/5/2018Sold$335,000$152/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,534 -15.4%$549,300 +10.3%
        2024$2,996 +5%$497,905 -5.4%
        2023$2,852 +23%$526,100 +77.4%
        2022$2,318 -0.6%$296,627
        2021$2,332 +4.1%$296,627
        2020$2,241 +27%$296,627 +16.6%
        2018$1,764 +16.6%$254,400 +9.4%
        2017$1,513 -18.6%$232,500 +9%
        2016$1,860 -7%$213,300 -14.7%
        2015$2,000 $250,200
        2014$2,000 +24.1%--
        2013$1,611 -1%--
        2012$1,627 --
        2011-- --
        2010$1,507 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 55609

        Getting around

        13 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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