Spring is here and what an absolutely perfect time to buy this Move In Ready raised ranch on 20 acres! Close to town, with all the practical space you are looking for AND with the Talmadge River running through it!! Pride of ownership shines as you enter the 3 season porch and walk into an updated kitchen open to the cozy living room with fireplace! Large windows overlook the tree filled lot and bring the outside in! 2 bedrooms and a bath grace the main level with bedroom 3 and a bath on the lower, walkout level! A Comfortable lower level includes a fireplace, hot tub patio, built in bar and finished rec space! So much to enjoy! Walk out, 4 wheel or hunt out your door with room to explore, you will LOVE this land, come back and relax on the patio with a fire pit, plant your raised gardens or jump in a hot tub! Take the relaxing drive just up the Lester River Road into the driveway with 2 car garage and a large storage shed and begin the fun of rural living in this sparkling home!
Sold for $445,000
$445,000
5522 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
3beds
1,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
20 Acres Lot
$488,900 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$2,380 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,900
$464,000 - $513,000
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Close to townReady raised ranchHot tub patioFire pitLarge windowsFinished rec spaceUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Madeline Amala, MN 40760425 | WI 94808-94
Coldwell Banker Realty - Duluth
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6112631
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family/Rec, 3 Season Porch, Entry
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Entry hall
- Description: with coat closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 5
Kitchen
- Description: with Silestone countertops, Hickory Cabinets, and a breakfast bar for 2!
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Description: with Marble Tile gas fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Rec room
- Description: with built in bar w/granite countertops, Walk out to raised bed gardens, fire pit and hot tub!
- Level: Lower
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 18
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Filtration System, Water Heater-Gas, Water Softener-Owned, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
- Finished area below ground: 562
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached, Heat
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: appro x . 670 x 1331
Details
- Additional structures: Screenhouse, Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 415001003160
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Modular
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1979
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: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,905
- Date on market: 3/13/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $440,000-1.1%$291/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110579 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $445,000+1.2%$294/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6112631 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2024 | Pending sale | $439,900$291/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6112631 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $439,9000%$291/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6112631 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110579 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $440,000$291/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110579 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Contingent | $440,000$291/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110579 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $440,000$291/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110579 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,930 -4.2% | $273,600 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $3,058 +10.2% | $272,200 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $2,776 +4.2% | $268,000 +18.3% |
| 2021 | $2,664 | $226,500 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $2,664 | $213,500 |
| 2019 | $2,664 +18.2% | $213,500 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $2,254 -16.1% | $192,200 |
| 2017 | $2,688 +19.3% | $192,200 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $2,254 +1.6% | $185,300 +21.5% |
| 2015 | $2,218 +8% | $152,500 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $2,054 -1.1% | $150,100 -1.6% |
| 2013 | $2,076 +6.1% | $152,500 |
| 2012 | $1,956 +9.3% | $152,500 -13% |
| 2011 | $1,789 +1.8% | $175,300 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $1,758 | $178,700 |
| 2009 | $1,758 -8.5% | $178,700 -0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,922 +5.3% | $178,800 |
| 2007 | $1,825 +9.6% | $178,800 +9.9% |
| 2006 | $1,665 +22% | $162,700 +32.3% |
| 2004 | $1,365 +8.8% | $123,000 +11.2% |
| 2003 | $1,254 +5% | $110,600 +6.1% |
| 2002 | $1,194 -13.4% | $104,200 +2.8% |
| 2001 | $1,380 +13.1% | $101,400 +8.4% |
| 2000 | $1,220 | $93,500 |
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Neighborhood: 55804
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