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Piedmont Heights

Piedmont Heights

Neighborhood in Duluth, Minnesota

St Louis County 55811

$320,296 Average Value
$193 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Older homes line the streets of this wooded Duluth community

Driving the 2 miles along Piedmont Avenue toward Lake Superior, it could be easy to miss Piedmont Heights, a Duluth neighborhood with no stoplights and one restaurant. “One of the cool things about Duluth is that we do have neighborhoods, but there are dead-end roads all over town that have huge rock faces and beautiful homes,” says Realtor Tom Acton of Re/Max Results. In such a neighborhood, residents do without national retail brands or extensive dining options. A hike along Merritt Creek or a round of golf are possible, though, without going too far from residential properties often dating back 100 years. Those who feel lost in Piedmont Heights need only stop at Skyline Parkway’s rocky overlook to get their bearings and absorb the view of greater Duluth.
Piedmont Heights has a small commercial area off Piedmont Avenue.
Piedmont Heights has a small commercial area off Piedmont Avenue.
The trails near Merrit Creek are some of the best in Piedmont Heights.
The trails near Merrit Creek are some of the best in Piedmont Heights.
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Spending time on the trail or atop Skyline Parkway Overlook

One of the community’s small green spaces is Piedmont Park. This spot features a playground for kids to explore and athletic space for baseball, softball and other sports. In true Duluth fashion, there’s also an outdoor ice rink that is filled and frozen over in the winter. Golfers head to the nearby Enger Park Golf Course. The staff offers daily rates and calendar reservations, so all are welcome to test their swing on the 27-hole course, which is divided into nine hole courses. After playing a game or practicing on the driving range, players can stop into the clubhouse for a burger and a brew. Hikers aren’t excluded, thanks to the intertwining trails bordering the neighborhood’s west side. These paths both cross and loop around Merritt Creek, coming close to the Skyline Parkway Overlook. This rocky outcropping is where hikers stop to appreciate the views and capture a screensaver. “There’s so much in Duluth that people forget we have a lot here,” says Realtor Megan Wilson of Re/Max Results.
Piedmont Heights families enjoy the playground at Piedmont Park.
Piedmont Heights families enjoy the playground at Piedmont Park.
Piedmont Heights is less than a mile from the Skyline Parkway Overlook.
Piedmont Heights is less than a mile from the Skyline Parkway Overlook.
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Sitting down for a burger or making a short grocery trip

Single-family housing and open forests encompass so much of South End’s landscape that only one restaurant lies within its boundaries. Big Daddy’s Burgers has old-school diner vibes, serving breakfast staples and milkshakes alongside their burgers. Less than 2 miles up the road sits Azteca’s Mexican Grill for when the mood calls for a plate of enchiladas, a bucket of Coronas, or both. Azteca’s is part of a larger commercial center, which contains an Aldi and a Super One Foods for basic grocery and household needs.
Piedmont Heights is home to Big Daddy's Burgers, one of the best burger spots in Duluth.
Piedmont Heights is home to Big Daddy's Burgers, one of the best burger spots in Duluth.
Aldi is a convenient grocery option for Piedmont Heights residents.
Aldi is a convenient grocery option for Piedmont Heights residents.
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Traditional and ranch-style homes in Piedmont Heights

Irregular residential streets branch outwardly from the neighborhood’s thoroughfare, Piedmont Avenue. Piedmont Heights’ inventory is comprised mainly of early to mid-20th-century traditional and ranch-style homes. In typical suburban fashion, home lots are more petite and snugly arranged, rarely exceeding a quarter of an acre. Buyers can expect to spend as little as $120,000 for a two-bedroom, 1,000-square-foot home or as much as $570,000 for a four-bedroom home exceeding 2,000 square feet. Despite this somewhat wide gap in pricing, buyers will find that no one style is exclusive to the high or low end.
Rows of traditional style homes line the streets of Piedmont Heights.
Rows of traditional style homes line the streets of Piedmont Heights.
Cape Cod style homes are a popular housing option in Piedmont Heights.
Cape Cod style homes are a popular housing option in Piedmont Heights.
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Driving into downtown or catching the bus to the airport

Residents’ commutes into Downtown Duluth follow a simple 5-mile path along Piedmont Avenue and Interstate 35. Going by car takes about 11 minutes, and boarding the Duluth Transit Authority means a 22-minute bus ride. Reaching the Duluth International Airport is quite easy; the 5-mile stretch lasts 11 minutes by car and 26 minutes by bus.

Duluth winters are harsh

Greater Duluth is known for its winter months, which often creep into subzero temperatures. In winter 2022, Duluth’s average lows fluctuated between 7 and 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Monthly snowfall gradually accumulates over time, typically reaching its highest point in mid-December, according to Weather Spark.

Attending class in Piedmont Heights

Students in this neighborhood can attend Piedmont Elementary, which earns a B-minus overall from Niche. They then move to Lincoln Park Middle, which gets a B-minus. Denfeld High also gets a B-plus overall and offers various extracurriculars like robotics and speech clubs.
Grades K-5 attend Piedmont Elementary School.
Grades K-5 attend Piedmont Elementary School.
At Denfeld High School, 34% of students are minorities, and 56% are economically disadvantaged.
At Denfeld High School, 34% of students are minorities, and 56% are economically disadvantaged.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Duluth International

18 min drive

Bus

Haines Rd & Carlson Rd

Bus

Piedmont Ave & 3221

Bus

Piedmont Ave & Morris Tho Rd

Bus

Decker Rd & Leonard St

Bus

Piedmont Ave & 2828

Bus

Morris Thomas Rd & Hutchi

Bus

Haines Rd & 3826

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Piedmont Heights US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Piedmont Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$299,000
Median Sale Price
$299,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
90
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,526
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,420
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,360
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,820
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$82,777
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,989

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.4%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%

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®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

24 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Piedmont Heights
Tracey Tellor
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