Last Sold Price
3 beds1,934 sqft$124/sqft
5997 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Description

Bergen Lake beauty! Overlooking convenient Bergen Lake and ready to move right in, this is your perfect lake home! Just sit out on the wrap around deck and watch everyone play! Fish, ski, tube, swim! New vinyl windows, maintenance-free siding and seamless gutters, updated boiler, updated lighting and flooring, newer garage with insulated garage door. Huge kitchen - perfect for buffets and gatherings, formal dining, updated full bath, walkout lower level with a bath too! Private sauna building/hobby...Bergen Lake beauty! Overlooking convenient Bergen Lake and ready to move right in, this is your perfect lake home! Just sit out on the wrap around deck and watch everyone play! Fish, ski, tube, swim! New vinyl windows, maintenance-free siding and seamless gutters, updated boiler, updated lighting and flooring, newer garage with insulated garage door. Huge kitchen - perfect for buffets and gatherings, formal dining, updated full bath, walkout lower level with a bath too! Private sauna building/hobby shop! Wired for electric and 220! Storage garage is perfect for your four-wheeler or snowmobile and with plenty of trails around the area... a must! Beautiful perennials, easy to maintain yard and a meticulously maintained home that has been well cared for by these sellers for years!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/13/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Deanna Bennett • Messina & Associates Real Estate
    P: (218) 343-8444 dbennett@mzr.com

Property Details for 5997 Taft Road

Status
MLS #
6006069
Days on Compass
51
Taxes
$2,377 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
1970
Lot Size
0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Inland Lake
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes

Location

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Sold By Edina Realty, Inc. - Duluth

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Building Information for 5997 Taft Road

Stories1Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

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Property Information for 5997 Taft Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Lavaque Rd to Minnoette - Left on Fish Lake Rd (Turns into Taft Rd) Stay on Road to Property on Right
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 69051500
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 75
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Township: Grand Lake township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
School Information
  • High School District: Proctor #704
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 380-0060-00400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,377.46
  • Tax Legal Description: Clearwater Division Town of Grand Lake Lot 39 Blk 0
  • Tax Year: 2013
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1134.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Living Area: 1934.0
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x238
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 11x18+26x36
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1970
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Bergen
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Propane
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen
  • Basement Features: Finished,Walkout
  • Bath Description: 1/2 Basement,Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 25.2
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 11.1
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 18.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 17.11
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 17.2
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 10.5
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Den/Office
  • RoomWidth: 6.9
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 13.9
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.9
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 10.7
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.8
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 13.11
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.1
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Mud Room/Den
  • RoomLength: 18.6
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Mud Room
  • 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 5997 Taft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370289495

$240,000
Aug 13, 2013

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6006069

$240,000
Jul 3, 2013

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6006069

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370289495

$240,000
08/13/2013

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6006069

$240,000
07/03/2013

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6006069

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

Public Records for 5997 Taft Road

Taxable ValueLand$39,900Additions$269,400Total$309,300
Tax Record2025$2,968 ($247 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,134 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt842 SqFtStories1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970CountyST. LOUISAPN380-0060-00400Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5997 Taft Road

This home is within Proctor Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pike Lake Elementary School
PublicK to 5

A.I. Jedlicka Middle School
Public6 to 8

Proctor Senior High School
Public9 to 12

N.E. Regional Correction Center
Public8 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5997 Taft Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$240,000
3
1,934
17,424
$180,000
2
1
840
1
2
1,320
$89,900
2
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22,215
2
1
1,268
2
840

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