Why Live in Lakeside-Lester Park
Lakeside-Lester Park in Duluth is a neighborhood known for its Lake Superior views and outdoor attractions. Homes are mostly midcentury ranch-style homes and bungalows resting on lots smaller than a quarter-acre. Despite the smaller lot sizes, homes are not densely packed, offering a more spacious feel. Highly rated schools serve the neighborhood, including Lester Park Elementary, Ordean East Middle and Duluth East High.
Lester Park features miniature waterfalls and a playground, and Brighton Beach offers swimming and sightseeing. The Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve is about a mile away. Dining options include Amity Coffee, a small, artsy cafe, and Sammy’s Pizza & Deli, a family-owned spot since 1958. Lake Superior Brewing, which opened in 2022, offers craft cocktails, beers and live music. For groceries, residents can shop at Super One Foods on Superior Street.
The neighborhood is about 6 miles from Downtown Duluth, taking around 18 minutes to reach by car or 30 minutes by bus. Duluth International Airport is 9 miles away. Lakeside-Lester Park receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4 out of 10.
Home Trends in Lakeside-Lester Park, MN
On average, homes in Lakeside-Lester Park, Duluth sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeside-Lester Park, Duluth over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$337,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
145
Median List Price
$337,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%