Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,382 sqft$127/sqft
5290 Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
Single FamilyProperty Type
20 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$127/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

20 acres make this 'fixer upper' well worth it! A one owner home built in the 1960's, with a 2-car detached garage! The potential is here to make this darling! 3-bedrooms on the main level with a bath and family room (which was the old garage at one time) Huge fire-pit area and a screened porch on the rear lot, plus room to construct an extra building or whatever you may need! Enjoy the experience but remember, it WILL NEED WORK! Seller will not be completing any repairs - but what a wonderfully...20 acres make this 'fixer upper' well worth it! A one owner home built in the 1960's, with a 2-car detached garage! The potential is here to make this darling! 3-bedrooms on the main level with a bath and family room (which was the old garage at one time) Huge fire-pit area and a screened porch on the rear lot, plus room to construct an extra building or whatever you may need! Enjoy the experience but remember, it WILL NEED WORK! Seller will not be completing any repairs - but what a wonderfully solid home!
  • Listed by: Deanna Bennett 218.343.8444 dbennett@mzr.com • Messina & Associates Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/29/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6030221

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$205,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

Duluth, MN

9 comparable properties found

$170,000 | 5165 Howard Gnesen Road, Duluth, MN 55803
1/21
1

$170,000

Sold 06/26/26

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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$346,000 | 5050 Berglund Road, Duluth, MN 55803
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2

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3
Bedrooms
1,337
Square Feet
5
Acres
3

$205,000

Sold 11/15/24

3
Bedrooms
1,603
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$150,000 | 415 West Wabasha Street, Duluth, MN 55803
1/30
4

$150,000

Sold 10/01/24

3
Bedrooms
1,136
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$195,000 | 4802 1st Avenue North, Duluth, MN 55803
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5

$195,000

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3
Bedrooms
959
Square Feet
0.71
Acres
$264,500 | 4157 Fayre Road, Duluth, MN 55803
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6

$264,500

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3
Bedrooms
1,235
Square Feet
1.9
Acres
$312,000 | 4043 Rehbein Road, Duluth, MN 55803
1/32
7

$312,000

Sold 08/21/25

3
Bedrooms
1,335
Square Feet
9.07
Acres
$170,000 | 18 East Wabasha Street, Duluth, MN 55803
8

$170,000

Sold 12/12/25

3
Bedrooms
1,296
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$325,000 | 4074 West Tischer Road, Duluth, MN 55803
1/48
9

$325,000

Sold 03/06/26

3
Bedrooms
1,338
Square Feet
1.5
Acres

Location

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Property Information for 5290 Howard Gnesen Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,861 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Waterfront YN: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Howard Gnesen to home on R
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
School Information
  • High School District: Duluth #709
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 2886
  • Parcel Number: 520-0016-00270
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,861.00
  • Tax Legal Description: N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 SEC 22, TWP 51, RNG 14 Rice Lake
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1382.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1382.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 668 x 1309
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block
  • Foundation Dimensions: 668 x 1309
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 25
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Kitchen/dining combo
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Gas fireplace
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 23.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2017-07-12
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 5290 Howard Gnesen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030221

$174,900
Jul 13, 2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030221

Jul 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030221

$179,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030221

$174,900
07/13/2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030221

07/12/2017

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030221

$179,900

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

Public Records for 5290 Howard Gnesen Road

Taxable ValueLand$120,300Additions$395,000Total$515,300
Tax Record2026$4,232 ($353 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,382 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,382 SqFtStories1Lot Size871,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1989ZoningMUNSCountyST. LOUISAPN520-0016-00270

Schools near 5290 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: 5290 Howard Gnesen Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$174,900
3
1,382
871,200
3
2
1,750
479,160
$393,745
4
2,337
392,040
3
1.75
1,120
109,336
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1.75
1,040
109,336
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1.75
1,056
1,523,729

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