Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,455 sqft
5070 Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$151/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Here is a wonderful opportunity for someone. This property could use a little TLC and would become a diamond. 5 acres, lots of privacy, high ground, heated garage with workshop, newer outside boiler, new gas furnace, and electric heat; allow you to control heating costs. Maintenance free siding, 10 yr old roof, 35x60 pole barn with 10 ft door and 12 ft ceiling. 13 ft diameter screened in gazebo on a patio overlooking one of two ponds. 2 bedrooms and full bath up; and 1 bedroom, a 3/4 bath , a newer...Here is a wonderful opportunity for someone. This property could use a little TLC and would become a diamond. 5 acres, lots of privacy, high ground, heated garage with workshop, newer outside boiler, new gas furnace, and electric heat; allow you to control heating costs. Maintenance free siding, 10 yr old roof, 35x60 pole barn with 10 ft door and 12 ft ceiling. 13 ft diameter screened in gazebo on a patio overlooking one of two ponds. 2 bedrooms and full bath up; and 1 bedroom, a 3/4 bath , a newer hot tub and rec room downstairs with a walk out, double closets in all bedrooms and lots of storage space throughout. Lots of maple, oak, and poplar will be beautiful fall colors.
  • Listed by: Jack Singler 218.343.4876 singler49@gmail.com • Adolphson Real Estate
Listing closed: 12/04/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6018672

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Median sold price

$288,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Duluth, MN

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Location

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Property Information for 5070 Howard Gnesen Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,669 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Entry
  • Waterfront YN: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Just south of Tischer on Howard Gnesen, east side of road
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 14
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Road
  • Township: Rice Lake
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 10.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Duluth #709
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 2694
  • Twp Number: 51
  • Parcel Number: 520-0016-03340
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,669.00
  • Tax Legal Description: N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4
  • Tax Year: 2015
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 988.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 467.0
  • Living Area: 1455.0
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 330x660
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 26x36
  • Soil Type: Loam
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Pole Building, Workshop
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 25
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 27
  • Year Built: 1978
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Hot Tub, Patio, Water Feature
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, Wood, Outdoor Boiler, Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener(s), Hardwood Floors, Hot Tub, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished,Walkout
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Living Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Laminate flooring
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Laminate flooring, sliding door to deck
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.5
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 12.5
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: With hot tub and walk out entrance
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Rec Room
  • RoomWidth: 24.0
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 5070 Howard Gnesen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2015

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6018672

$219,500
Nov 18, 2015

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6018672

Sep 30, 2015

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6018672

$169,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2015

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6018672

$219,500
11/18/2015

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6018672

09/30/2015

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6018672

$169,900

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

Public Records for 5070 Howard Gnesen Road

Taxable ValueLand$79,800Additions$237,300Total$317,100
Tax Record2026$4,016 ($335 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.2Total Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt988 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt740 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningMUNSCountyST. LOUISAPN520-0016-03340

Schools near 5070 Howard Gnesen 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: 5070 Howard Gnesen Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$219,500
3
1,455
217,800
1
1
1,196
217,800
1.75
1,232
217,800
$115,000
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3,500
87,120
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1,338
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