Sold
Last Sold Price
$600,000
3 beds2,827 sqft

3417 Riley Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Single FamilyProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$212/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

As you enter the property and drive up the wooded driveway to 3417 Riley Road you will love that view suddenly opens up to your new custom home! This property has magnificent views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and Lake Superior sunsets. Set on 40 beautiful luscious acres with apple trees, many garden areas and trails, You will surely want to see this perfect close-country charming home! Described by Sharon Ross, Architecture Magazine, as A North Shore home set atop a high point site in Duluth...As you enter the property and drive up the wooded driveway to 3417 Riley Road you will love that view suddenly opens up to your new custom home! This property has magnificent views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and Lake Superior sunsets. Set on 40 beautiful luscious acres with apple trees, many garden areas and trails, You will surely want to see this perfect close-country charming home! Described by Sharon Ross, Architecture Magazine, as A North Shore home set atop a high point site in Duluth -close to town with southern views of Lake Superior and Western views of hills and sunsets -with Danish tradition and an eclectic twist... This warm, unique, solid, and sunny 3+ bedroom 3 bath home with different shapes, angles and forms, was carefully designed by David Salmela and Cheryl Fosdick and custom crafted by Builders Commonwealth. The interior features a sprawling main level with welcoming foyer, large closets, and a brick accent wall, separating the large dining area from the living room. This main floor also boasts a spacious kitchen with breakfast nook area and built ins, an office, a Master suite with bath and 2 closets. Upstairs you will find 2 additional large bedrooms with skylights, nice storage spaces, and a full bath. Zoned Hot water in floor heat in the breakfast area of kitchen, foyer, and master bath +passive sunshine heat in the winter, and custom roller shades create the perfect temperatures throughout the year. One must see to appreciate the care & thought that went into the design of this lovely , "enveloped in sunshine" -home! The Location of this property is perfect, actually priceless- as it is just minutes to town! Additional 24.47 acres available - 415-0010-07520 & 07490 (17.01 +7.46)acres with access off of Jean Duluth Rd. Septic will be replaced!
  • Listed by: Christine Fairchild 218.348.4848 chris@fairchildrealestategroup.com • RE/MAX Results
Listing closed: 09/20/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6082214
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Median sold price

$523,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

144.4%

Duluth, MN

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Location

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Sold By Edmunds Company, LLP

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Property Information for 3417 Riley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,802 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • View: Lake Superior, Panoramic
  • Waterfront YN: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Jean Duluth Rd to R at Riley Road (across from the soccer fields), house on the L
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 23x24
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Duluth #709
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 415-0010-07570, 7540,and 7440
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,802.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Sect 30-Twp-51-Rng-13 SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 + N 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 + S 1/2 of S 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Parcels 415-0010-07570, 7540,and 7440 (40 total acres)
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2827.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 2827.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, High, See Remarks
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: will input soon-irreg
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood,Other - See Remarks
  • Foundation Dimensions: 18x23, 13x18, irreg
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Storage Shed, Workshop
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1991
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private, Drilled

Multi Family

Income & Expenses
  • Monthly Sewer Cost: Septi
  • Monthly Water Cost: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Partially Wheelchair
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard - Partial, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Flat, Rubber
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Slab
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Boiler, In Floor Heat, Hot Water, Wood, Ductless Mini-Split, Propane
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener(s), Kitchen Island, Sauna, Skylight(s), Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Foyer-Entrance, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Bath Description: Full Master,1/2 Main Floor,Private Master
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Bar,Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Den/Office,Mud Room,Spa/Sauna,See Remarks,Storage Room,Utility Room,Workshop
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Window Features: Energy Windows

Room Information

Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Door to the outside-freestanding fireplace, large windows
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 26.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: + 6 x 13.3 .. European style kitchen, Vegetable sink, Liebherr refrig, Miele Stove, Bosch dishwasher,
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Eat In area of the kitchen
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Beamed wood ceiling, so much character with a 1/2 brick wall..
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 19.5
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Great built in office area- irregular shape.
  • RoomLength: 11.6
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Den/Office
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Main floor den or family sitting area. Perfectly located just off the kitchen .
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.6
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Large Master suite with 7x8 closet (2) area as you enter the Bdrm + a Master Bath
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Master Bath . Tastefully tiled in gray-
  • RoomLength: 7.8
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Large welcoming foyer entry with closets..
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Foyer
  • RoomWidth: 21.6
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: Half bath located on the main floor done in European blue..
  • RoomLength: 6.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 11
  • RoomDescription: + 7.6x10 closet. (West Bedroom)
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.2

Agent

Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2019-04-25
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale

Rental

Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 3417 Riley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6082214

$600,000
—
Jul 25, 2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6082214

—
—
Apr 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6082214

$834,500
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6082214

$600,000
07/25/2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6082214

—
04/25/2019

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6082214

$834,500

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

Public Records for 3417 Riley Road

Taxable Value

Land

$94,400

Additions

-
Total$94,400

Tax Record

2026

$812 ($68 / month)

Home Facts

Total Finished SqFt

783 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

783 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

395,089 SqFt

Style

Agricultural / Rural

Zoning

RES

County

ST. LOUIS

APN

415-0010-07590

Schools near 3417 Riley Road

This home is within Duluth Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lakewood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ordean East Middle School
Public6 to 8

East Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Rockridge Academy
PublicK 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: 3417 Riley Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$600,000
3
2,827
1,742,400
–
4
2
1,377
37,844
–
4
1.75
1,341
392,040
$15,000
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2,693
871,200
$660,000
4
4,510
205,603

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