Completely updated and move-in ready, this charming bungalow at 505 Spear Ave offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The home features new flooring across multiple spaces, an updated primary bedroom with a spacious closet, and a bright, open layout with a large kitchen showcasing butcher block countertops, electric stove, dishwasher, and newer appliances. Enjoy a formal dining area and an oversized deck - perfect for entertaining - along with a fully fenced yard. Additional improvements include a new basement shower (3/4 bath), new basement stairs, newer washer and dryer, and vinyl windows. The exterior offers cedar shake siding on the home, vinyl siding on the garage, a detached 2-car garage plus additional parking pad, and a raised porch with new flooring. Situated on a private lot with great functionality inside and out, this home blends classic character with modern updates, just minutes from Morley Park and offering quick access to the scenic trails, nature, and year-round recreation of Hartley Park and Amity Park.
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
505 Spear Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
3beds
1,225sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$285,200 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$2,168 Estimated rent
Home value
$285,200
$271,000 - $299,000
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Fully fenced yardFormal dining areaBright open layoutNewer appliancesNew basement stairsElectric stoveNewer washer and dryer
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Listed by:
Jordan DeCaro 218-428-0861,
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Bought with:
Ethan Kilichowski, MN 40982846
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Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124811
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 302.67 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.7 x 17.1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 94.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 226.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 18
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 31.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.11 x 5.11
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 62.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 8.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 11.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 122.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 11.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 250.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 23.6
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,225 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,225
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 127
Details
- Foundation area: 814
- Parcel number: 010332000210
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,990
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Sold | $285,000+0%$233/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124811 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $284,900$233/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7064292 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $284,900$233/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124811 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,900+26.6%$233/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124811 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2022 | Sold | $225,000$184/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6103161 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2022 | Pending sale | $225,000$184/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6103161 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2022 | Contingent | $225,000$184/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6103161 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $225,000+90.8%$184/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6103161 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2008 | Sold | $117,951+0%$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2007 | Sold | $117,950+32.5%$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2001 | Sold | $89,000$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,224 +18.5% | $232,400 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $2,720 +9.9% | $241,000 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $2,476 +1.5% | $197,800 +17% |
| 2021 | $2,440 | $169,000 +2% |
| 2020 | $2,440 | $165,700 |
| 2019 | $2,440 +37.1% | $165,700 +20.9% |
| 2018 | $1,780 -8.9% | $137,000 |
| 2017 | $1,954 +9.8% | $137,000 +6423.8% |
| 2016 | $1,780 +7.7% | $2,100 -97.9% |
| 2015 | $1,652 +8% | $97,700 +20.8% |
| 2014 | $1,530 +20.8% | $80,900 |
| 2013 | $1,267 +0.2% | $80,900 -5.7% |
| 2012 | $1,264 +11.6% | $85,800 -24% |
| 2011 | $1,133 -1.6% | $112,900 -5% |
| 2010 | $1,151 | $118,800 |
| 2009 | $1,151 -5.4% | $118,800 -3% |
| 2008 | $1,217 -10.1% | $122,500 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,354 +25.3% | $118,900 |
| 2006 | $1,080 +8.9% | $118,900 +22.7% |
| 2004 | $992 +42.1% | $96,900 +30.4% |
| 2003 | $698 +2.3% | $74,300 +10.1% |
| 2002 | $683 -11.1% | $67,500 +5.3% |
| 2001 | $768 +6.6% | $64,100 +6.8% |
| 2000 | $720 | $60,000 |
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Neighborhood: Morley Heights/Parkview
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