3974 W Pioneer Rd

$825,000
Price
2
Beds
1,420 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
1,420
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into a slice of country charm with this beautifully updated 1.5-story home nestled on 70 picturesque acres of rolling fields, peaceful woods, and scenic walking trails throughout. This isn’t just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Imagine mornings spent sipping coffee in your cozy, fully renovated kitchen and evenings watching the sun set over gently rolling pastures. For horse lovers, this property is truly a dream. There are six fenced pastures, three with automatic waterers and five with run-in shelters,...Step into a slice of country charm with this beautifully updated 1.5-story home nestled on 70 picturesque acres of rolling fields, peaceful woods, and scenic walking trails throughout. This isn’t just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Imagine mornings spent sipping coffee in your cozy, fully renovated kitchen and evenings watching the sun set over gently rolling pastures. For horse lovers, this property is truly a dream. There are six fenced pastures, three with automatic waterers and five with run-in shelters, offering safe and comfortable space for horses to graze and relax. The barn 60x74 w/ 2 Lean-tos 16x64 includes a heated tack room, kitchenette area, and office, plus seven stalls, two spacious 12x14 birthing stalls and five 10x12 stalls, all with drop-down windows, feed doors, blanket bars, saddle racks, and bridle hooks. You’ll also find a 62x100 indoor riding arena and an 80x180 outdoor arena, perfect for training, boarding, or hosting equestrian events year-round. A second 64x60 pole barn w/ Lean-tos 12x20 provides additional flexibility, equipped with two 200-amp electrical boxes and a 12x20 lean-to horse shelter. The property also features new LED prism lighting throughout most buildings for brighter, energy-efficient, and designed for modern use. Beyond equestrian life, this property’s possibilities are endless — envision a wellness or yoga retreat, a private hunting or game farm, a hobby farm, or a venue for events and workshops. With its blend of open space, wooded serenity, and thoughtfully designed outbuildings, it’s the perfect balance of productivity and peaceful countryside living. Whether your dream is to operate an equestrian estate, create a nature-inspired retreat, or simply enjoy the beauty of rural life, this versatile 70-acre haven is ready to welcome you home and inspire your next chapter.
  1. Listed by Fish MLS Realty

Property Details for 3974 West Pioneer Road

Subdivision Name
Gnesen Town Of
Zoning Jurisdiction
Business/Commercial
LISTING UPDATED: 10/30/2025 03:29 PM

Property Details for 3974 West Pioneer Road

StatusActive
MLS #6807728
Days on Compass62
Taxes$1,636 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size70.00 AC / 3,049,200 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 3974 West Pioneer Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size70.00 AC / 3,049,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,213 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,077

Property Taxes

$136

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3974 West Pioneer Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Gnesen Twp
  • County Or Parish: St. Louis
  • County: St. Louis-MN
  • Directions: North on Jean Duluth to Left on Lismore to Right on Arnold to Left on W. Pioneer Rd. Home is on the Left
  • Latitude: 46.964438
  • Longitude: -92.097696
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Duluth
  • City and Location Text: Duluth(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55803
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 52
  • Topography: Hilly,Low Land,Other,Pasture,Wooded
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 375001005102
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,636.00
  • Tax Legal Description: NW1/4 OF NE1/4, EXCEPT WEST 330 FEET AND SW1/4 OF NE1/4
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax With Assessments: 1636.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 709 - Duluth
  • School District Number: 709
  • School District Phone: 218-336-8700
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1420.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • Cultivated Area: 18.0
  • Crop Type: Hay/Alfalfa
  • Farm Type: Game,Horse,Organic
  • SQFT Total: 1420.0
  • Lot Size Area: 70.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 990x1321
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3049200.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Indoor Arena, Outdoor Arena, Pole Building, Workshop, Stable(s), Tack Room
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 736.0000
  • Building Area Total: 1926.0
  • Wooded Area: 32.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1420.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 506.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 105
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 736.0
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Pasture Area: 20.0
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck,Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen
  • Garage Square Feet: 3840
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Deck, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Deck, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 8x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 3974 West Pioneer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6807728

—
Aug 10, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344026493

$450,000—
Jan 4, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #161019

$449,900—
Nov 13, 2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #161019

$449,900—
Oct 31, 2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #158922

$449,900—
Jun 10, 2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #158922

$449,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6807728

—
08/10/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344026493

$450,000
01/04/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #161019

$449,900
11/13/2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #161019

$449,900
10/31/2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #158922

$449,900
06/10/2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #158922

$449,900

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

Public Records for 3974 West Pioneer Road

Taxable ValueLand$159,000Additions$352,400Total$511,400
Tax Record2025$1,778 ($148 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyST. LOUISAPN375-0010-05102Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3974 West Pioneer Road

This home is within Duluth Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Homecroft Elementary School
PublicPK 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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3974 West Pioneer Road is a single family home for sale in Duluth, MN 55803. This property was listed for sale on October 24, 2025 by Fish MLS Realty, it's currently listed at $825,000. It has been on the market for a total of 62 days and was last sold on August 10, 2012. This listing's school district is Duluth Public School District. Nearby schools include Homecroft Elementary School, Ordean East Middle School and East Senior High School. 3974 West Pioneer Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,420 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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