Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,280 sqft
5242 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.8 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
$195/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is the one you've been looking for! Meticulously maintained and completely updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with an oversized 2 car garage on almost 2 acres! You will fall in love with the open and bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block island. Every inch of this home has been touched. Upstairs has 2 additional bedrooms and the lower level has additional space for a family room or playroom, working out and laundry. Additional features include maintenance free vinyl siding,...This is the one you've been looking for! Meticulously maintained and completely updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with an oversized 2 car garage on almost 2 acres! You will fall in love with the open and bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block island. Every inch of this home has been touched. Upstairs has 2 additional bedrooms and the lower level has additional space for a family room or playroom, working out and laundry. Additional features include maintenance free vinyl siding, new roof, vinyl windows, newer furnace and hot water heater, large deck, large private backyard and much more.
  • Listed by: Eric Sams 218.393.3087 ericsams72@gmail.com • Messina & Associates Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6097999

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$318,500

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Duluth, MN

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Messina & Associates Real Estate

Sold By eXp Realty, LLC

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Property Information for 5242 Rice Lake Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,956 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront YN: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 1.80 AC / 78,408 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Rice Lake Rd
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 26x26
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Duluth #709
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 520-0015-00165
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,956.00
  • Tax Legal Description: NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 EX HWY RT OF WAY Sec 20 Twp 51 Rg 14 Rice Lake
  • Tax Year: 2021
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1150.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 130.0
  • Living Area: 1280.0
  • Lot Features: High
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 330 x 330
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 25 x 35
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1942
Utilities
  • Sewer: Mound Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $30.00
  • Fuel Expense: $180.00
  • Monthly Sewer Cost: 0
  • Monthly Water Cost: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished,Den/Office,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen,Eat-In Kitchen
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Water Heater-Gas
  • Window Features: Vinyl Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: SS appliances, new cabinets, butcher block island,
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Subway tile in shower!
  • RoomLength: 7.6
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 5.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 14.4
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.5
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 8.1
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.2
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2021-06-29
  • 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 5242 Rice Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471565161

$250,000
Aug 12, 2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097999

$250,000
Jul 1, 2021

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097999

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471565161

$250,000
08/12/2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097999

$250,000
07/01/2021

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097999

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

Public Records for 5242 Rice Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$43,500Additions$174,700Total$218,200
Tax Record2026$2,598 ($216 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,294 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt944 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt350 SqFtStories1Lot Size78,408 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1942ZoningMUNSCountyST. LOUISAPN520-0015-00165

Schools near 5242 Rice Lake 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: 5242 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$250,000
3
1,280
78,408
2
1.75
1,120
134,600
3
1.25
1,248
402,059
2
1.75
1,232
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435,600
$170,000
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1,680
405,108

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