PRICE REDUCED This unique corner property, on over 1/3rd of an acre, features not only one but two houses--the main home with four bedrooms and two full baths, and a cute one-bedroom guest house too. Known locally as the Toftey House (built by Ed Toftey in 1914), this home is full of historic character. (1764 sq. ft.) Features four bedrooms, two full baths, gorgeous hardwood floors, fireplace, and the largest sitting porch in town. Situated on a huge corner lot that offers greenery and privacy, including new plantings of tamarack, spruce, pine and cherry by current owner. Small long-term rental house (440 sq ft) on property lets you provide housing for someone while bringing in a bit of income. Updates too numerous to list entirely, but include new windows in most of home, new refrigerator, dishwasher and clothes washer, and rebuilt porch structure and steps. House exterior professionally prepped and painted in summer 2024. And you can see the Lake and Grand Marais lighthouse from the primary bedroom upstairs. Call today for your private showing.
Sold for $610,000
$610,000
319 W 2nd Ave, Grand Marais, MN 55604
4beds
1,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
0.37 Acres Lot
$621,100 Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$2,357 Estimated rent
Home value
$621,100
Estimated sales range
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Gorgeous hardwood floorsSitting porchNew windowsRebuilt porch structureGreenery and privacyNew refrigeratorNew plantings
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Listed by:
Terry Backlund 218-370-8977,
Backlund Realty LLC
Bought with:
Susan Nichols, MN 20457011
Red Pine Realty
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6120483
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: West Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom
- Description: East Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: South Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Heating
- Radiant, Hot Water, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Windows: Screens, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walkout,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,764
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Asphalt, None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake Superior, City Lights
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake Superior
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 135 x 120
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 801600010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Asphalt, Frame/Wood, Poured Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Grand Marais PUC
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grand Marais
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $346/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $555,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,642
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $610,000-3%$346/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120483 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $629,000$357/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120483 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Contingent | $629,000$357/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120483 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $629,000-4.6%$357/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120483 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Price change | $659,000-5.8%$374/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120483 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,900+340.2%$397/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120483 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2019 | Sold | $159,000-56.1%$90/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2018 | Sold | $362,000$205/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6079892 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,643 +3% | $552,346 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $4,509 +7.4% | $541,045 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $4,199 +2.6% | $499,600 +12.8% |
| 2022 | $4,093 +4% | $442,844 +30.7% |
| 2021 | $3,937 -0.8% | $338,839 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $3,967 +25.5% | $333,416 +31.6% |
| 2018 | $3,161 +16.1% | $253,354 -6.3% |
| 2017 | $2,723 +29.5% | $270,358 +12.4% |
| 2016 | $2,103 +6.1% | $240,500 +11.3% |
| 2015 | $1,983 -4.4% | $216,000 -1.1% |
| 2014 | $2,075 | $218,400 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $229,800 -10.9% |
| 2010 | $3,208 | $257,800 |
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Neighborhood: 55604
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