Last Sold Price
155,073 Lot Size3.56 Acres
7023 W Van Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Description

After 30 years the Seller of this breathtaking Island Lake lot has decided to pass the torch. Their decision is now your opportunity to stake claim on an ideal parcel on the areas favorite inland lake west of Lake Superior. Locals and nonlocals know how coveted Island Lake Reservoir is! After decades leaseholder finally get to purchase the lots they have been leasing & loving for years. A 15 min drive north of Duluth, it boasts 8,000 sq. ft. of water, w/depths as deep as 94 ft & over 116 miles of...After 30 years the Seller of this breathtaking Island Lake lot has decided to pass the torch. Their decision is now your opportunity to stake claim on an ideal parcel on the areas favorite inland lake west of Lake Superior. Locals and nonlocals know how coveted Island Lake Reservoir is! After decades leaseholder finally get to purchase the lots they have been leasing & loving for years. A 15 min drive north of Duluth, it boasts 8,000 sq. ft. of water, w/depths as deep as 94 ft & over 116 miles of shoreline. Island Lake is known for its expansiveness of offering good fishing, outstanding year round recreation all while being tucked away in northern Minnesota's wilderness. If you like lake life, this is the place w/easy access off paved Hwy 4, its close to the lakes only two restaurants & public launches. The lot speaks for itself, slightly tucked away in the nook of a bay the shoreline has a sandy beachfront that gradually increases in elevation to a sunset facing overlook perfect for that dream house or cozy cabin. This peak is high enough to enjoy a panoramic view, but slight enough to make it only 10 easy steps down to the dock. The land has a slight roll, a beautiful maple canopy around the current building site & it's own access down to the shoreline to launch watercrafts, put docks in/out & enjoy a beachside bonfire. The lakeside of the lot is spectacular, but just across the W. Van Road this 3.56 acre parcel also has a large wooded area full of opportunity. Picture a pole building, a guest cabin, parking space for toy storage & even hunting. The property isn't completely unimproved. There is an older 2 car garage, a garden shed & 3-story shell of a house full of building supplies. The Seller didn't finish their vision for the place, but it doesn't mean you can't. Either work with what's there or teardown & start anew. No well or septic to work around either. Truly have a blank canvas. Being sold "AS IS". Buyers are also required to sign a purchase agreement to purchase the land from MN Power. Contact Agent for buyout details.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/13/2023 12:00 AM

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

Property Details for 7023 West Van Road

Status
MLS #
6106049
Days on Compass
118
Taxes
$2,332 / year
HOA Fees
$312 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Residential
Year Built
-
Lot Size
3.56 AC
View
Inland Lake, Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$275,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

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Building Information for 7023 West Van Road

Building Size-Lot Size3.56 AC

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Property Information for 7023 West Van Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 4(Rice Lake Road) to W Van Road.
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 69037200
  • Lake Acres: 8000
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 94
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Sand,Elevation-Low,Shore-Beach
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 205
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Dead End/No Outlet, Unpaved, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road
  • Township: Gnesen township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Duluth #709
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $312.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Taxes With Assessments: 2344
  • Parcel Number: 375-0021-00050
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,331.50
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 5, Block 1, Agate Place, Sec 5, Twp 52, R 14 SW1/4 of NW1/4 - MN POWER LEASE #07-04 MP 375-0021-00050
  • Tax Year: 2022
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Many Trees, High, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.56
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Balance: 12.5
  • Available Development Units: ***
  • Improvements: Dock,Survey Stakes
  • Land Access: ***
  • Land Improvements: 1
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: Electric,Telephone
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Telephone Available
  • Water Body Name: Island
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2022-10-20
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease Amount: $3,425.00
  • Leased Land: Leased
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 7023 West Van Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 13, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509605442

$137,000
Mar 13, 2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106049

$300,000
Feb 14, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106049

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/13/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509605442

$137,000
03/13/2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106049

$300,000
02/14/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106049

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

Public Records for 7023 West Van Road

Taxable ValueLand$212,400Additions$45,900Total$258,300
Tax Record2025$2,612 ($218 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2StyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1975Year Renovated1997CountyST. LOUISAPN375-0021-00050

Schools near 7023 West Van 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: 7023 West Van Road, Duluth, MN 55803
$300,000
155,073
$99,009
1,010
$165,463
2
2
1,248
$144,663
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