6944 Bear Island Rd

Duluth, MN 55803

$924,900
Price
3
Beds
2,460 Sq. Ft.
$376 / Sq. Ft.
2,460
Sq. Ft.
$376
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Pristine Island Lake retreat with 270 feet of waterfront on 2 acres! This stunning 3+ bedroom, 3-bath home offers a bright, sunny main floor with an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area featuring south facing panoramic lake views through a wall of windows and glass doors leading to the lakeside deck. The all-new kitchen showcases beautiful cherry cabinets, Cambria countertops, a center island, and stainless appliances, and flows seamlessly into the living room with a new wood-burning stove....Pristine Island Lake retreat with 270 feet of waterfront on 2 acres! This stunning 3+ bedroom, 3-bath home offers a bright, sunny main floor with an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area featuring south facing panoramic lake views through a wall of windows and glass doors leading to the lakeside deck. The all-new kitchen showcases beautiful cherry cabinets, Cambria countertops, a center island, and stainless appliances, and flows seamlessly into the living room with a new wood-burning stove. The main floor also includes a convenient mudroom/laundry, a ¾ bath, and a bedroom. Upstairs, newer wool carpeting runs throughout, with a nicely sized bedroom featuring a ¾ en suite bath, and a spectacular primary suite with vaulted ceilings, two sliders to a private deck, a full bath with deep soaking tub, and a generous 7x8 walk-in closet. The newly finished lower level offers a spacious rec room with high end LVT flooring, a den/office that could serve as a nonconforming bedroom, and a utility room. Outside, you’ll love the beautifully landscaped yard with a boulder enclosed fire pit area, raised garden beds, a wood chip walking trail, storage shed, and a 2+ car garage. Additional highlights include a newer roof and a new furnace. A rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful waterfront living—this immaculate Island Lake home is truly one to see!

Property Details for 6944 Bear Island Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Apple Lake Estates
View
Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 06/17/2026 03:23 PM

Property Details for 6944 Bear Island Road

StatusActive
MLS #7020116
Days on Compass30
Taxes$5,553 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built2002
Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
CountySt. Louis County
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Location

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Building Information for 6944 Bear Island Road

Stories-Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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Property Information for 6944 Bear Island Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Duluth
  • County Or Parish: St. Louis
  • County: St. Louis-MN
  • Directions: Lavaque Rd, left on Fish Lake Rd, right on Taft, right on Bear Island Rd.
  • Latitude: 47.013274
  • Longitude: -92.211948
  • Nbr of Acres: 8001
  • Lake Name: Not Applicable
  • PLAT: 94
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Duluth
  • City and Location Text: Duluth(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55803
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Island Lake Reservoir
  • Waterfront Footage: 69037200
  • Waterfront Frontage: 270
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 365001900470
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,553.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 10, BLOCK 3
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $25.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 5578
School Information
  • High School District: 700 - Hermantown
  • School District Number: 700
  • School District Phone: 2187299313
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1680.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 780.0
  • SQFT Total: 2460.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irreg
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 840
  • Building Area Total: 2343.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1680
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 663
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Steel Siding
  • Foundation Area: 780.0
  • Foundation Details: ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms)
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Kitchen Center Island,Natural Woodwork,Panoramic View,Tile Floors
  • Bath Desc: Full Primary,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Garage Square Feet: 720
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Tiled Floors, Main Floor Laundry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: Two
  • StoriesTotal: 2
  • Room List: Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Recreation Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Utility Room
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 18
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Description: Private primary bath
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 11.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 23 x 23.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 14'5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 25
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 14
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Utility Room

Property History for 6944 Bear Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6123713

$924,900—
Jun 5, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7020116

$924,900—
May 13, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7020116

$954,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6123713

$924,900
06/05/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7020116

$924,900
05/13/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7020116

$954,900

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

Public Records for 6944 Bear Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$143,400Additions$254,700Total$398,100
Tax Record2022$4,428 ($369 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002CountyST. LOUISAPN365-6000-02800Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6944 Bear Island Road

This home is within Hermantown Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hermantown Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Hermantown Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Hermantown Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
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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More information about 6944 Bear Island Road, Duluth, MN 55803

6944 Bear Island Road is a single family home for sale in Duluth, MN 55803. This property was listed for sale on February 19, 2026 by Edmunds Co, LLP, it's currently listed at $924,900. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on August 22, 2014. This listing's school district is Hermantown Public School District. Nearby schools include Hermantown Elementary School, Hermantown Middle School and Hermantown Senior High School. 6944 Bear Island Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,460 sqft single family home built in 2002.

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