Last Sold Price
1 bed1,024 sqft$244/sqft
2279 Smith Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Description

This large seasonal vintage LOG cabin located on a huge 10+ acre parcel is nestled between towering White and Norway Pines. It's just a gorgeous hard to find parcel with 209.1' of shoreline. This furnished cabin features a large living/gathering room, spacious full eat in kitchen, huge bedroom which sleeps 7 and the adjacent 3/4 bath. Other features include gas and wood heat, electricity, compliant septic system and sand point well. In front of the cabin, you'll find a nice firepit area perfect for...This large seasonal vintage LOG cabin located on a huge 10+ acre parcel is nestled between towering White and Norway Pines. It's just a gorgeous hard to find parcel with 209.1' of shoreline. This furnished cabin features a large living/gathering room, spacious full eat in kitchen, huge bedroom which sleeps 7 and the adjacent 3/4 bath. Other features include gas and wood heat, electricity, compliant septic system and sand point well. In front of the cabin, you'll find a nice firepit area perfect for telling stories, roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. There's even a 1 car garage and outhouse. Smith Lake and adjoining Little Pequaywan Lake are approx. 200 acres total and has walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie and panfish. Its a short 35-40 minute drive to Duluth or to Two Harbors. Close proximity to trails that connect to the State Snowmobile trail system. Convenient to Hugo's and the Pequaywan Inn bar/restaurants.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tony Vatalaro • Evergreen Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (218) 428-7653 tvatalaro@aol.com

Property Details for 2279 Smith Lake Road

Status
MLS #
6118424
Days on Compass
111
Taxes
$1,678 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Other
MLS Type
Residential / Seasonal
Year Built
-
Lot Size
10.50 AC / 457,380 SF
Architectural Style
Log
View
Inland Lake
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Duluth, MN

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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Evergreen Real Estate, Inc.

Sold By Messina & Associates Real Estate

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Building Information for 2279 Smith Lake Road

Stories1Residences-Year Built-Lot Size10.50 AC / 457,380 SF

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Property Information for 2279 Smith Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Duluth - Jean Duluth Rd to the end, Right on HWY 44, follow 16 miles to Smith Lake Rd - past the Pequaywan Inn apprx 3/4 mile on left. Beyond the locked gate.
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 69011100
  • Lake Acres: 193
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 51
  • Range: 12
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 209.1
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: See Remarks
  • Township: Pequaywan township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 14x22
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Duluth #709
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association YN: No
  • Twp Number: 54
  • Parcel Number: 502-0020-03020,03030,03040
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,678.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Southerly 209.1' of Northerly 1,045.5' of Government Lot 3, Section 19, Township 54, Range 19. St. Louis County, MN
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1024.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1024.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 209.1 x 2200 +/-
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 32x32
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 0
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Seasonal
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 19
  • Year Built: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Drain Field, Outhouse
  • Water Body Name: Smith
  • Water Source: Sand Point
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $56.00
  • Monthly Alt Fuel Cost: N/A
  • Monthly Sewer Cost: N/A
  • Monthly Water Cost: N/A
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s), Wood, Propane
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen,Eat-In Kitchen
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Electric
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 21.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Dining area in kitchen
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Sleeps 7
  • RoomLength: 25.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2025-04-01
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Coop Power & Light
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 2279 Smith Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6118424

$250,000
Jul 21, 2025

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6118424

Apr 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6118424

$339,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6118424

$250,000
07/21/2025

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6118424

04/01/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6118424

$339,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2279 Smith Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$75,000Additions$63,000Total$138,000
Tax Record2025$1,188 ($99 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,024 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,024 SqFtStories1Lot Size155,945 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1900CountyST. LOUISAPN502-0020-03040Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2279 Smith Lake Road

This home is within Lake Superior Public School Dist..
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Minnehaha Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Two Harbors Secondary
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2279 Smith Lake Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$250,000
1
1,024
457,380
2
0.5
1,024
155,945
$80,000
2
1
1,333
156,816
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1,666
306,227
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1.75
1,499
148,104
$170,000
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880
160,736

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