This impressive Island lake home has everything you need to enjoy lake living at its finest with 220 feet of shoreline, 3000 sf of living space, & 3 beautifully landscaped acres. It boasts a beach, rock gardens, a fire pit area & a charming (heated) guest cottage complete with a sauna. This property also offers attached and detached heated garage space for six vehicles and your very own private boat launch. Upon entering the home you will be in awe of the two-story wall of windows that offer serene lake views! The first level features a huge kitchen with granite countertops, a massive island, loads of cabinetry and a charming wood stove. The great room has a fieldstone fireplace, sitting area and more than enough room for a long dining table to host your friends and family. The showpiece of this level is the gorgeous 3 season porch that looks like it was torn from the pages of a magazine. A mudroom and main floor laundry are located just off the entry to keep messes at bay. On the second level you will find 4 generously sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a large loft/recreation space. The primary bedroom suite has stunning views, a gas fireplace, closet galore and a newly remodeled primary bathroom. Island Lake boasts over 8,000 acres of pristine waters. Its winding shoreline of inlets, coves, and peninsulas totals 116 miles. If you’ve been dreaming of Mn lake life, you do not want to miss this opportunity!
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
5488 W Island Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
4beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
2.9 Acres Lot
$894,300 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$3,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$894,300
$832,000 - $966,000
$3,406/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:14pm
Listed by:
Christi Pionk Slattengren 218-590-2844,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Christi Pionk Slattengren, MN 40552060
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6109031
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: extra storage area 13 x 10, lake views, gas fireplace, wood accent wall, LVP flooring
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Bedroom
- Description: LVP flooring, closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: LVP flooring, closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: LVP flooring, closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Bathroom
- Description: Primary bath - newly remodeled tiled shower with glass door & dual vanity
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 9
Dining room
- Description: lake views, wood stove, patio door
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 19
Entry hall
- Description: Coat closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Kitchen
- Description: Lake views, two story wall of windows, large center island, granite counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 20
Living room
- Description: Additional area 12'10 x 8'11. Lake views, fieldstone gas fireplace, wood accent wall
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Loft
- Description: Large open bonus space for TV, work out, office. Lake views!
- Level: Second
- Area: 522 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 29
Other
- Description: lake views
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, In Floor Heat, Wood, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Foyer-Entrance
- Flooring: Tiled Floors
- Doors: Patio Door
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Multiple
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Asphalt, RV Parking, Attached, Detached, Multiple, Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation
- Attached garage spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Hot Tub, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Public), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Shore-Accessible, Shore-Beach)
- Body of water: Island
- Frontage length: 220
Lot
- Size: 2.90 Acres
- Dimensions: 580 x 220 irregular
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Landscaped, Many Trees, Level
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Bunkhouse
- Parcel number: 365600005510
- On leased land: Yes
- Lease amount: $3,653
- Other equipment: Air to Air Exchange, Fuel Tank-Rented, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Duluth
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2023 | Sold | $800,000-5.9%$267/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6109031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Pending sale | $850,000$283/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6109031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Contingent | $850,000$283/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6109031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2023 | Price change | $850,000-2.9%$283/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6109031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $875,000-2.8%$292/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6109031 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,420 -7.2% | $612,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,918 -2.6% | $600,500 |
| 2022 | $7,106 +10.8% | $600,500 +7.3% |
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Neighborhood: 55803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hermantown Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 13.4 mi
- 10/10Hermantown Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.4 mi
- 7/10Hermantown Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 13.6 mi
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- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- Duluth
- 55803
- 5488 W Island Lake Rd