Last Sold Price
3 beds2,184 sqft$304/sqft
3986 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Description

35 acres with 3bdrm, 3bath, 26x32 detached garage AND an amazing 36x48 shop with heat AND air conditioning in Gnesen Township! Approximately 2,184 sq foot house with main floor master bedroom, 2 bedrooms and bath upstairs, hickory kitchen, gas fireplace in living room, main floor laundry, 3 season porch and wood fired outdoor sauna. Basement has a walkout and is unfinished ready for your dreams with a roughed in bath and brand new grinder pump. Septic has been tested and is Compliant. The Dream Shop...35 acres with 3bdrm, 3bath, 26x32 detached garage AND an amazing 36x48 shop with heat AND air conditioning in Gnesen Township! Approximately 2,184 sq foot house with main floor master bedroom, 2 bedrooms and bath upstairs, hickory kitchen, gas fireplace in living room, main floor laundry, 3 season porch and wood fired outdoor sauna. Basement has a walkout and is unfinished ready for your dreams with a roughed in bath and brand new grinder pump. Septic has been tested and is Compliant. The Dream Shop built in 2018 has a 16'x12' overhead door, 2-service doors, loft area for storage, wired, insulated, propane and wood heat..and did I mention it has AIR CONDITIONING?! The 35 acres has mowed trails, LOTS of wildlife, small creek AND your own gravel pit for personal use! Utilities: House approx 1,600 gallons of propane annually on average and $164 monthly average for power. Shop uses about 100 gallons of propane annually with wood use and average monthly power is $52. Internet FIBER is in the road but has not been run in yet. Includes already installed 6 camera surveillance system.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/23/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kurt Johnson • Gables & Ivy Real Estate
    P: (218) 393-5263 kurt.johnson123@hotmail.com

Property Details for 3986 Emerson Road

Status
MLS #
6114803
Days on Compass
6
Taxes
$5,353 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
2008
Lot Size
35.43 AC / 1,543,330 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Typical
Waterfront YN
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$596,900

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

[Duluth, MN]

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Location

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Building Information for 3986 Emerson Road

Stories1Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size35.43 AC / 1,543,330 SF

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Property Information for 3986 Emerson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Arnold Rd North from Martin Rd to Emerson Rd, left,West 1/4m to property on left/South
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 14
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Township: Gnesen township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 26x32 and 36x48
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service,Heat,Insulation,Slab
  • Garage Type: Detached,Multiple
School Information
  • High School District: Duluth #709
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 5378
  • Twp Number: 52
  • Parcel Number: 375-0010-06760
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,353.00
  • Tax Legal Description: NW1/4 of NE1/4 EXCEPT N 345' of E 630' 34-52-14
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2184.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 2184.0
  • Lot Features: Low, Many Trees, High, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 35.43
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 693x345x630x1,017x1,328x1,294
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 28x52
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Workshop, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 25
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 34
  • Year Built: 2008
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Board
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Gutters & Downspouts
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener(s), Hardwood Floors, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), Drywall, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Walkout,Bath
  • Bath Description: Full Master,Rough In,Full Upper,1/4 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec,Spa/Sauna,3 Season Porch
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Air to Air Exchange,Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Electric,Sump Pump,Generator
  • Window Features: Vinyl Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 27.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 17.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 19.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 25.0
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Three Season Porch
  • RoomWidth: 19.0
Room 9
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2024-07-10
  • 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

Property History for 3986 Emerson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539989160

$665,000

+217281.5% / yr

Aug 23, 2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6114803

$665,000
Jul 16, 2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6114803

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539989160

$665,000

+217281.5% / yr

08/23/2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6114803

$665,000
07/16/2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6114803

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

Public Records for 3986 Emerson Road

Taxable ValueLand$123,500Additions$445,700Total$569,200
Tax Record2025$5,956 ($496 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,184 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,184 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,525,036 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated2008CountyST. LOUISAPN375-0010-06760Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3986 Emerson 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3986 Emerson Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$665,000
3
2,184
1,543,330
217,364
$110,000
871,200
3
2
1,170
698,267
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3
1,732
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$250,000
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871,200

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