Last Sold Price
4 beds4,320 sqft$150/sqft
65 Jay Cooke Rd, Esko, MN 55733

Description

Esko living at its best in this well thought out, beautiful custom built home! The best of all worlds; an amazing school district, small town country vibe, but only 15 minutes from Downtown Duluth and all the city has to offer. Huge bonus, it's a mere 5 minutes to Jay Cooke State Park. A paved driveway winds back into this 5 acre parcel to the privately placed house, with a wraparound circular drive complete with abundant parking and a large three-car attached garage. You will be awe struck as you...Esko living at its best in this well thought out, beautiful custom built home! The best of all worlds; an amazing school district, small town country vibe, but only 15 minutes from Downtown Duluth and all the city has to offer. Huge bonus, it's a mere 5 minutes to Jay Cooke State Park. A paved driveway winds back into this 5 acre parcel to the privately placed house, with a wraparound circular drive complete with abundant parking and a large three-car attached garage. You will be awe struck as you open the door to dramatic vaulted ceilings and a grand stair case that curves up to all the bedrooms on the second floor. The foyer welcomes you in, flows past the home office with French double doors and into the open concept living room with gas fireplace and extravagant kitchen with not one, but two center islands. One is so large it seconds as a table. Hickory cabinets galore, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and space beyond space. This truly will be the hub of the home and is perfect for large gatherings, family meals and homework. Off the kitchen are the formal dining room, main floor half bath and large mudroom leading to the garage with floor to ceiling storage cabinets perfect for all the seasonal wear, small kitchen appliances and pet supplies. The second floor features four spacious bedrooms to include a full master suite, a large full bathroom and a strategically placed laundry room where it is needed most. And bring on the fun as you go down to the walk-out basement! It features a very large family room with another gas fireplace, a large game room space complete with wet bar and full refrigerator, a Sauna, ¾ bath, a flex room perfect for a home gym, craft room, studio, 2nd home office, etc., and access the back yard. The house has a 50 year roof, radiant in floor boiler heat, amply storage, a large deck, hot tub pad, garden shed, unground electric dog fence, a dog kennel, fruit trees, fire pit area, privacy and more. Make your appointment today.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/13/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kimberly Powell • Messina & Associates Real Estate
    P: (218) 464-8224 kpowell@mzr.com

Property Details for 65 Jay Cooke Road

Status
MLS #
6109476
Days on Compass
35
Taxes
$6,609 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
2001
Lot Size
4.97 AC / 216,493 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront YN
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$750,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

[Esko, MN]

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Location

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Sold By JS Realty

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Building Information for 65 Jay Cooke Road

Stories2Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size4.97 AC / 216,493 SF

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Property Information for 65 Jay Cooke Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 61 to Jay Cooke Road, home on right off of Mudek's Flooring entry
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Type: Attached
School Information
  • High School District: Esko #99
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 6652
  • Parcel Number: 78-020-6985
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,609.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Section 27, Township 49, Range 16. N1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 TOWN OF THOMSON TOWNSHIP
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2880.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1440.0
  • Living Area: 4320.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.97
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 656 x 329
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 48 x 30, irregular
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 43
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2001
Utilities
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Drilled
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $178.00
  • Fuel Expense: $182.00
  • Monthly Sewer Cost: 0
  • Monthly Water Cost: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Steel Siding, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, In Floor Heat, Radiant
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Master,Full Upper,1/4 Main Floor
  • Extra Rooms: Mud Room,Spa/Sauna,Utility Room,Foyer
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Hickory Cabinets, granite counter tops, stone tile floor, two islands
  • RoomLength: 26.11
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 19.5
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Gas fireplace, open concept to kitchen, high ceilings
  • RoomLength: 21.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 17.1
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: French doors, multiple windows
  • RoomLength: 13.8
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Den/Office
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: sun drenched, privately located off of kitchen
  • RoomLength: 16.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.2
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Large walk-in closet & exclusive full bathroom, new carpet
  • RoomLength: 14.11
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.4
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: New carpet & Paint
  • RoomLength: 15.8
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.8
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: New Carpet & Paint
  • RoomLength: 13.6
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.1
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: New carpet, light fixture & paint
  • RoomLength: 15.6
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.3
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Primary bedroom bathroom, shower & tub
  • RoomLength: 11.1
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.11
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: Stone gas fireplace
  • RoomLength: 20.6
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 17.5
Room 11
  • RoomDescription: Game room w/wet bar, open concept to family room & sauna
  • RoomLength: 23.6
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Great Room
  • RoomWidth: 18.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2023-07-19
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 65 Jay Cooke Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 13, 2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109476

$646,000
Oct 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520932855

$2,131

-89.6% / yr

Aug 25, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109476

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/13/2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109476

$646,000
10/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520932855

$2,131

-89.6% / yr

08/25/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109476

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

Public Records for 65 Jay Cooke Road

Taxable ValueLand$105,100Additions$540,100Total$645,200
Tax Record2026$7,922 ($660 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size216,493 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyCARLTONAPN78-020-6985

Schools near 65 Jay Cooke Road

This home is within Esko Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Winterquist Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Lincoln Secondary
Public7 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: 65 Jay Cooke Road, Esko, MN 55733
$646,000
4
4,320
216,493
206,910
484,387
$263,312
$460,000
386,377
222,156

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