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Views of the lake matched by an outdoorsy lifestyle
The outdoorsy lifestyle of East Hillside, an elevated shoreline community, overshadows others like it outside Downtown Duluth. Locals occupying the suburb’s early 20th-century homes make the most of their neighborhood, whether tending to a plot in one of the community gardens, playing a game of football at Grant Park or dipping into Lake Superior. Simple, neat streets complement the area’s familiar single-family home styles. Like many of its sister suburbs, East Hillside’s commuters don’t have to travel far; in this case, a maximum of two miles by car to Downtown Duluth or nine miles to Superior. For many, convenience is just a bonus, while the real charm lies in the neighborhood’s elevated terrain. “Duluth is all on a hill, so you get these views of the lake, which are really beautiful,” says Realtor Brok Hansmeyer of Re/Max Results.
East Hillside is densely populated Duluth neighborhood on the edge of Lake Superior.
Quiet benches make Leif Erickson Park a great place to get into a good book.
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Fun in the community gardens and on Lake Superior
Locals have a distinct advantage over their neighbors across the John A. Blatnik Bridge. “Superior has access to the water, but there’s just a lot more accessibility to the water in Duluth,” says Hansmeyer. “You have the lake walk, which is several miles long.” Walking the edge of Lake Superior eventually reveals Leif Erikson Park, known for its small, open-air stage with its back to the water. Portland Square Park is centrally located, offering a playground, walking paths and a pup-welcoming policy. For something sportier, folks head to Grant Park. This green space is just large enough to fit a football field and basketball court. Community gardens are between these two parks and throughout the rest of the area, a popular pastime for those with and without green thumbs. The Duluth Community Garden Program manages 21 community gardens across greater Duluth, most measuring 400 square feet. Those who’d rather admire flora than plant their own can drive to the Duluth Rose Garden. Home to more than 3,000 rose bushes and several winding paths, the garden is a free, relaxing way to spend a spring or summer afternoon.
The Rose Garden in Leif Erikson Park, Duluth, includes a stone fountain and 3,000 roses.
Enjoy a day at the beach at Leif Erikson Park.
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Casual, locally owned spots around East Hillside
A couple of casual spots are available to locals for a quick bite. First, there’s Toppers Pizza, a joint that proudly serves fresh-baked pizzas made with locally sourced mozzarella. The aptly named Burrito Union is where locals go to get Mexican food in an industrial, dimly lit setting. Some enjoy a craft beer on tap from the local brewery, Fitger’s Brewhouse. If locals want to enjoy a sour, stout or anything in between, there’s always room at Fitger’s Barrel Room. Patrons relax in the casual bar setting with fresh pizzas and brews while watching live acts on the small stage. At the neighborhood’s south end, there’s the Whole Foods Co-Op, which offers the usual necessities in addition to advertising ways to save and get groceries delivered.
Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery & Grille is a popular eatery in East Hillside.
Va Bene in East Hillside is Italian at its finest with a view to match.
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Bungalows and traditional-style homes hailing from another century
Most of East Hillside’s landscape comprises gridded residential streets surrounding Grant Park. Light gray streets -- paved in concrete for better winter durability -- blend neatly into narrow sidewalks. Few homes have individual driveways, so street parking is essential. Evenly spaced lots measuring less than a quarter of an acre display bungalows and traditional-style homes built during the early 20th century. The National Register of Historic Places designates some of these homes as historic buildings, a factor reflected in their architecture. “It’s an older part of Duluth, as in pre-World War II,” says Hansmeyer, “so you get the character with things like the hardwood floors, but you also get older plumbing and electrical.” Most of these homes average between $150,000 and $300,000.
Rows of homes are often elevated from the roads throughout East Hillside.
There are a variety of historical home styles to be spotted in East Hillside.
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Catching the bus into Downtown Duluth
The Duluth Transit Authority serves East Hillside, offering bus routes along Superior Street. Folks can board the bus at the intersection of 4th Street and 12th Avenue and make the two-mile commute into Downtown Duluth in 11 minutes. Reaching the airport via public transit is doable, but the ten-mile trip takes just shy of an hour. Driving to the airport takes only 14 minutes.
Winter weather concerns
Duluth is one of the coldest spots in the continental United States, with January average temperatures between 4 and 20 degrees, and below-zero readings are common. More than 80 inches of snow a year is considered normal.
K-12 at Duluth Public Schools
Students in East Hillside can attend class within the Duluth Public School District, rated B overall by Niche. They begin at Congdon Elementary, which earns an A-minus. They then move to Ordean East Middle, which gets a B-plus. East High rounds out the list with another B-plus, and offers technical, trades-based college credit courses, and its extracurriculars (such as hockey and curling) are equally unique.
Ordean East Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 28:1.
East High School is ranked 73rd within Minnesota, with AP® participation at 20%.
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Parks in this Area
Portland Square
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Chester Park
Leif Erickson Park & Rose Garden
Grant Park (Central Field)
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Duluth International
22 min drive
Bus
06 Ae & 11 St
Bus
09 St & 08 Ae
Bus
13 St & 07 Ae
Bus
13 St & Kenwood Ave
Bus
09 St & 07 Ae
Bus
13 St & 08 Ae
Bus
09 St & 11 Ae
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Hillside
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Hillside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Hillside, Duluth sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Hillside, Duluth over the last 12 months is $205,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fully remodeled from top to bottom between 2022–2023, this beautifully updated home features all the big-ticket items already done for you—including new electrical, water heater, furnace, siding, windows, plumbing, gutters, and fresh interior/exterior paint. A brand-new roof, completely redecked, was just installed in May 2025. Inside, enjoy hardwood floors throughout the main level, plus newer
Rare investment opportunity with strong potential cash flow in the heart of Duluth! Fully leased through May 27, 2026, this well-maintained duplex brings in $2,950/month in rental income. The upper unit features 5 spacious bedrooms and rents for $2,100/month, while the lower 1-bedroom unit brings in $850/month. Tenants currently cover all utilities except electric. The property also includes
Set on a beautifully terraced lot with views of Lake Superior, this 3-bed, 3-bath traditional home offers timeless character and modern comfort. Enjoy hardwood floors, a sun-filled kitchen with butcher block island, and spacious living and dining areas. Upstairs features three inviting bedrooms and an updated full bath, while the walk-out basement includes laundry, storage, and a bonus bath.
•Lake Superior View, from some units•Unique floor plans•Sound conditioned construction•Energy efficient design•Elevator•Easy care finishes•Wood Floors, in some units•High Speed Internet, access, tenant paid•Self-defrosting refrigerators & self-cleaning ovens•Walk-in closets• Individual secured storage, $20 extra fee per storage unit, per month•Cable TV
Newly remodeled apartment homes offer vinyl wood plank flooring, remodeled kitchen with black on black appliances, and new bathroom cabinetry. Amenities include on-site laundry, free electric and heat, limited leased underground parking and surface lots. All conveniently located across the street from Leif Erikson Park with beautiful views of Lake Superior, Canal Park and downtown Duluth.
Thank you for your interest in Brewery Creek. We are currently accepting applications for future two-bedroom apartments, we do not currently have any vacancies.Brewery Creek offers smartly designed 2-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has abundant closet space, spacious living areas and individually controlled high efficiency heating and A/C. Throughout the apartment, you will find
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,092
Median Age
31
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,608
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,818
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
42.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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