This inviting home sits on a spacious corner lot surrounded by trees, open green space, and frequent visits from local wildlife! Step inside through the welcoming entryway, a perfect mudroom for boots, coats, and outdoor gear - complete with built-in storage! The kitchen features updated counters, backsplash, fresh paint, and modern finishings, offering ample cabinet and counter space in an open, inviting layout! The adjoining dining area provides a natural flow into the living room, creating a comfortable and connected space for everyday living or hosting guests. The primary bedroom is generously sized, complete with a walk-in closet and convenient access to main floor laundry! The second bedroom offers a cozy and peaceful retreat, while the 3/4 bath features modern updates and a bright, relaxing atmosphere. Outside, you’ll appreciate the expansive yard, mature trees, and peaceful surroundings—perfect for anyone seeking a balance of country living and modern comfort. Plus, you’re just minutes from the public boat launch, offering quick and easy access to days on the water for fishing, boating, or relaxing lakefront fun. It doesn’t stop there - the property includes a detached, heated, and insulated two-stall garage—complete with its own bar area, perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a day’s work! In the back, you’ll find a large sand area, ideal for kids to play or for setting up an above-ground fire pit to enjoy evenings under the stars! A wood-burning boiler added in 2021 serves as the home’s primary heat source, keeping things efficient and toasty through the colder months!
Sold for $235,000
$235,000
5503 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
2beds
1,002sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2.38 Acres Lot
$238,500 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$1,907 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,500
$207,000 - $274,000
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Modern finishingsModern updatesLarge sand areaExpansive yardWelcoming entrywayOpen green spaceBuilt-in storage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brenna Fahlin 218-330-7127,
Messina & Associates Real Estate,
Anna Malay 218-330-7950,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Brenna Fahlin, MN 40363627
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6122467
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet and access to Laundry!
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: Cozy second bedroom!
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bathroom
- Description: modern and updated 3/4 bathroom!
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Dining room
- Description: Easy access to kitchen and living room!
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Entry hall
- Description: The perfect mudroom! Love these built-ins!
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Kitchen
- Description: Darling kitchen with ample space!
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Laundry
- Description: Conveniently located on the main level!
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Heating
- Boiler, Wood, Oil
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,002 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,002
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 2.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 340 x 330
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1080
- Parcel number: 520001101040
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Board, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,053
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Sold | $235,000$235/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122467 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $235,000$235/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122467 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+36.7%$235/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122467 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2020 | Sold | $171,900+4.2%$172/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6091239 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2020 | Pending sale | $165,000$165/sqft |
Source: Adolphson Real Estate - Cloquet #6091239 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $165,000+21.4%$165/sqft |
Source: Adolphson Real Estate - Cloquet #6091239 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2009 | Sold | $135,900$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,264 -0.4% | $187,400 |
| 2023 | $2,274 +6.4% | $187,400 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $2,138 +70.5% | $179,000 +15.8% |
| 2021 | $1,254 | $154,600 +51.3% |
| 2020 | $1,254 | $102,200 |
| 2019 | $1,254 -14.1% | $102,200 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $1,460 +19.1% | $94,800 |
| 2017 | $1,226 -16% | $94,800 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $1,460 +7.4% | $86,000 +8.7% |
| 2015 | $1,360 +0.6% | $79,100 |
| 2014 | $1,352 +94.1% | $79,100 +84.4% |
| 2013 | $697 +4.3% | $42,900 |
| 2012 | $668 -8.1% | $42,900 -45.8% |
| 2011 | $727 -0.7% | $79,200 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $732 | $82,300 |
| 2009 | $732 -6.3% | $82,300 -2% |
| 2008 | $782 +18.6% | $84,000 +7.4% |
| 2007 | $659 -2.5% | $78,200 -1.4% |
| 2006 | $676 +1.6% | $79,300 +27.3% |
| 2004 | $665 +0.7% | $62,300 +7.8% |
| 2003 | $660 +1.2% | $57,800 +10.1% |
| 2002 | $652 +7.1% | $52,500 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $609 +0.4% | $48,400 +0.4% |
| 2000 | $607 | $48,200 |
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Neighborhood: 55803
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