Spring is here and what an absolutely perfect time to buy this Move In Ready raised ranch on 20 acres! Close to town, with all the practical space you are looking for AND with the Talmadge River running through it!! Pride of ownership shines as you enter the 3 season porch and walk into an updated kitchen open to the cozy living room with fireplace! Large windows overlook the tree filled lot and bring the outside in! 2 bedrooms and a bath grace the main level with bedroom 3 and a bath on the lower, walkout level! A Comfortable lower level includes a fireplace, hot tub patio, built in bar and finished rec space! So much to enjoy! Walk out, 4 wheel or hunt out your door with room to explore, you will LOVE this land, come back and relax on the patio with a fire pit, plant your raised gardens or jump in a hot tub! Take the relaxing drive just up the Lester River Road into the driveway with 2 car garage and a large storage shed and begin the fun of rural living in this sparkling home!
Sold for $445,000 on 05/31/24
$445,000
5522 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
3beds
1,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
20 Acres Lot
$485,600 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$2,299 Estimated rent
Home value
$485,600
$418,000 - $563,000
$2,299/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:20pm
Listed by:
Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Madeline Amala, MN 40760425 | WI 94808-94
Coldwell Banker Realty - Duluth
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6112631
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Entry hall
- Description: with coat closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 5
Kitchen
- Description: with Silestone countertops, Hickory Cabinets, and a breakfast bar for 2!
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Description: with Marble Tile gas fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Rec room
- Description: with built in bar w/granite countertops, Walk out to raised bed gardens, fire pit and hot tub!
- Level: Lower
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 18
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Filtration System, Water Heater-Gas, Water Softener-Owned, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
- Finished area below ground: 562
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached, Heat
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: appro x . 670 x 1331
Details
- Additional structures: Screenhouse, Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 415001003160
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Modular
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Duluth
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $440,000-1.1%$291/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110579 | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $445,000+1.2%$294/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112631 | ||
| 3/17/2024 | Pending sale | $439,900$291/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112631 | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $439,9000%$291/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112631 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110579 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,930 -4.2% | $273,600 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $3,058 +10.2% | $272,200 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $2,776 +4.2% | $268,000 +18.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55804
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lakewood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Ordean East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.6 mi
- 10/10East Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
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