Last Sold Price
3 beds3,034 sqft$116/sqft
5661 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Description

Live the Northwoods Dream! You will love this log home tucked under the tall pines on 20 gorgeous acres located within 5 minutes from either Island or Fish lakes, near the state snowmobile trails, and only minutes from town. This 3+ bedroom, 3++ bath home features two real stone fireplaces, one from floor to ceiling, granite counters in both the kitchen and master bath, vaulted ceilings, and hardwood and tile floors. Outside there is a pole building (with 3 horse stalls and tack room), 2 fenced pastures,...Live the Northwoods Dream! You will love this log home tucked under the tall pines on 20 gorgeous acres located within 5 minutes from either Island or Fish lakes, near the state snowmobile trails, and only minutes from town. This 3+ bedroom, 3++ bath home features two real stone fireplaces, one from floor to ceiling, granite counters in both the kitchen and master bath, vaulted ceilings, and hardwood and tile floors. Outside there is a pole building (with 3 horse stalls and tack room), 2 fenced pastures, greenhouse, gazebo, open storage building and an newer stainless steel lined wood boiler. The land is mostly high and has numerous walking trails. Compliant Septic-Hermantown Schools- Move in Ready! Owner/Agent.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/14/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cliff Haynes • Messina & Associates Real Estate
    P: (218) 349-8142 cliffhaynesrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 5661 Taft Road

Status
MLS #
6010573
Days on Compass
70
Taxes
$3,295 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
Architectural Style
Log
View
Typical
Waterfront YN
No

Location

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Building Information for 5661 Taft Road

Stories1Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size20.00 AC / 871,200 SF

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Property Information for 5661 Taft Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Lavaque, Left on Fish Lake Rd (at Minnoette), go 3.9 miles to home. Between E Cooke Lake Rd and W Cooke Lake Rd
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 15
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Road
  • Township: Fredenberg township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Hermantown #700
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 3313.2
  • Twp Number: 52
  • Parcel Number: 365-0010-01315
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,295.20
  • Tax Legal Description: E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec 8 Twp 52, Range 15
  • Tax Year: 2014
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2144.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 890.0
  • Living Area: 3034.0
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, Underground Utilities
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 660x1320
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 26x38+25x15+16x16
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Greenhouse, Kennels, Pole Building
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 18
  • Land Access: ***
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 8
  • Year Built: 1979
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Electric Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, In Floor Heat, Wall Unit(s), Wood, Outdoor Boiler, Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement Features: Finished,Walkout
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Main Floor,Private Master
  • Dining Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Filtration System,Water Heater-Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Floor to ceiling real stone fireplace and hardwood floors
  • RoomLength: 25.4
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Granite counter-tops and tiled floors
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Walk out to deck and tiled floors
  • RoomLength: 11.2
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Walk-in closet and vaulted ceiling
  • RoomLength: 14.6
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.2
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Private sink area
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Private sink area and 2 closets
  • RoomLength: 19.3
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Walk out to deck overlooking wooded backyard. Built in shelves and tons of storage!
  • RoomLength: 19.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 13.1
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Walk out to backyard
  • RoomLength: 14.6
  • RoomType: Rec Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.3
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Real stone fireplace with wooded stove
  • RoomLength: 14.6
  • RoomType: Den/Office
  • RoomWidth: 10.3
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: Craft Room
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomType: Other
  • RoomWidth: 9.4
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 5661 Taft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2014

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6010573

$352,000
Oct 8, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483610934

$352,000
Jul 14, 2014

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6010573

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2014

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6010573

$352,000
10/08/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483610934

$352,000
07/14/2014

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6010573

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

Public Records for 5661 Taft Road

Taxable ValueLand$105,400Additions$345,600Total$451,000
Tax Record2025$4,494 ($374 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,506 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,716 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt790 SqFtStories2Lot Size871,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974CountyST. LOUISAPN365-0010-01315Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5661 Taft Road

This home is within Hermantown Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hermantown Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Hermantown Middle School
Public5 to 8

Hermantown Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
Public9 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: 5661 Taft Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$352,000
3
3,034
871,200
$105,950
1,742,400
$270,000
4
2,128
261,360
2
2
1,180
871,200
$105,952
560,617
$91,000
3
1,792
217,800

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