Nestled on 7 private acres with 225 feet of sandy Lake shoreline, this exceptional waterfront retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and year-round comfort. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with warm Northwoods character, dual fuel heating, and in-floor heat for added comfort throughout the seasons. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath guest cottage with LP furnace provides ideal space for guests, extended family, or additional rental potential. Enjoy endless summer days on the sandy beach frontage, perfect for swimming, boating, and lakeside entertaining. The property includes two private docks, a boathouse, sauna, gazebo, raspberry patch, apple trees, and strawberry plants, creating the ultimate lake lifestyle. Built for both adventure and convenience, the impressive 40x64 steel pole building features extra-thick steel construction, 14-foot ceilings, 5-inch reinforced concrete slab with rebar, oversized 12x12 and 10x12 doors, and two RV plug-ins. An additional 21x26 finished area houses an endless exercise pool with jets for year-round enjoyment. A heated garage adds even more functionality for storage, hobbies, or recreational equipment. This rare Island Lake property combines stunning natural beauty, quality construction, and unmatched amenities in one extraordinary package.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (6/4)
$1,095,000
6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$608/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm northwoods characterTwo private docksHeated garageDual fuel heating
- 37 days |
- 1,506 |
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Tom Little 218-310-3334,
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Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6125374
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Kitchen
- Description: Granite countertops combined with dining
- Level: Main
- Area: 206 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 20
Living room
- Description: Amazing views over looking the lake
- Level: Main
- Area: 612 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 36
Other
- Description: Guest house Two bedroom, 1 bath, Needs finnishing.
- Level: Main
- Area: 520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 26
Other
- Description: Boat house
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Other
- Description: Screen house
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Sauna
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Heating
- Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Doors: Patio Door
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Detached, Multiple
- Garage spaces: 14
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Island
- Frontage length: 225
Lot
- Size: 7 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Gazebo, Pole Building, Sauna, Screenhouse, Guest House
- Parcel number: 365009000160
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1993
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: $608/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $471,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,432
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $1,095,000-8.4%$608/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6125374 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$664/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6125374 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $5,230 -4.1% | $471,800 |
| 2022 | $5,456 +25.7% | $471,800 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $4,340 | $440,600 +28.8% |
| 2020 | $4,340 | $342,100 |
| 2019 | $4,340 -0.7% | $342,100 |
| 2018 | $4,372 | $342,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55803
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Hermantown Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 12.2 mi
- 10/10Hermantown Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.2 mi
- 8/10Hermantown Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 12.4 mi
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- Saint Louis County
- Duluth
- 55803
- 6848 Bear Island Rd
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