Must-see rare opportunity! This turn-key, professionally remodeled one-level home sits on a 50x140 lot in a fantastic location just steps from Agate Bay—and includes an additional attached 50x140 vacant city lot! Enjoy convenient single-level living with no stairs and a ramp entrance. Recent updates include a newer kitchen and bathroom, on demand water heater/boiler, 2021 roof, windows, flooring, sheetrock, and light fixtures. Off-street parking is available in the rear. Walk to Lake Superior's shoreline trails, the lighthouse, boat launch, ore docks, downtown shops, and restaurants. Move-in ready and full of possibilities—age-in-place living, a North Shore getaway, starter home, or future investment opportunity. The Seller has hired the DBS company to completely refinish the crawl space too! Work to be completed as the DBS schedule allows. Come see this little gem today!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (10/9)
$249,900
317 1st Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616
2beds
935sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer kitchenRamp entrance
- 56 days
- 786
- 62
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian Rud 218-340-5412,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6127572
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Mud Room, 3 Season Porch
Bedroom
- Description: Main Floor Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Main Floor Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Dining room
- Description: Your dining room is very airy and open
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Kitchen
- Description: Newer kitchen with white cabinets and stainless appliances
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Laundry
- Description: Laundry / Mud Room with door to outside
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 11
Living room
- Description: Open and bright living room with great picture window
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Porch
- Description: Convenient, enclosed front entry porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 11
Heating
- Boiler
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: N/A
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 935 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 935
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Typical
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 23764023040 and 23764023050
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City of Two Harbors
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Two Harbors
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,484
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$267/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6127572 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $259,900-3.7%$278/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6127572 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900+13.4%$289/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6127572 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2022 | Sold | $238,000+19.1%$255/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6102592 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2022 | Pending sale | $199,900$214/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6102592 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $199,900+207.5%$214/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6102592 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2021 | Sold | $65,000-27.7%$70/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6099642 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2021 | Pending sale | $89,900$96/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6099642 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $89,900$96/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6099642 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,266 -16.2% | $158,261 |
| 2024 | $1,510 +81.9% | $158,261 -3.7% |
| 2023 | $830 +60.3% | $164,301 +215.8% |
| 2022 | $518 +3.8% | $52,031 |
| 2021 | $499 -30.3% | $52,031 |
| 2020 | $716 -36.3% | $52,031 -25% |
| 2018 | $1,124 +6.9% | $69,400 -4.5% |
| 2017 | $1,052 +803.2% | $72,700 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $116 -4.1% | $73,500 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $121 | $68,000 |
| 2014 | $121 +20.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $101 -5.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $106 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | $66 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55616
Similar homes
- $340,0002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft421 15th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616For Sale
MLS ID #6126436, Gigi Maxwell, Legacy Real Estate Group LLC. Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID - $274,9001 bd1 ba864 sqft1690 Two Harbors Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616For Sale
MLS ID #6125054, Victoria R Trosen, Century 21 Atwood. Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID - $219,9001 bd1 ba541 sqft540 4-3 Old North Shore Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616For Sale
MLS ID #6127645, Alex Chapek, Odyssey Real Estate Group. Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID - $240,0001 bd1 ba541 sqft4-540 Old North Shore Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616For Sale
MLS ID #6123013, Alex Chapek, Odyssey Real Estate Group. Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID
