$262,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2015

279 Old Highway 61 Esko, MN 55733

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
5 Acres

Recently Sold

$82 Per Sq Ft

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Spa
  • Heated Floors
  • Winterquist Elementary School Rated A-
  • Sauna
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2020

The Esko community welcomes you to this ideal 5 acre homestead in a convenient location. The expansive 3+ bedroom 2+ bath ranch style home offers all the amenities you have been searching for. The main floor includes a master bedroom suite with a corner Jacuzzi tub, a separate shower and beautiful views of the back yard. The living room opens up to over 700 sq ft of deck on one side and a spacious dining room with a beautiful rock fireplace on the other side. Two more bedrooms and a full bath share the main floor space with a nicely remodeled birch kitchen that greets you as you enter the side door. An extra wide stair case gives you easy access to the lower level family rm. Enjoy a movie or hang out with friends at the built in bar. An extra den and a laundry/craft room share the lower level space with a sauna, a mechanical room and 1/4 bath. Enjoy plenty of outdoor activities with well maintained trials, a perfect gardening spot and a special potting shed. Take a look today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Thornton

RE/MAX Results Listed on: 04/16/2015

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Hoffman

Michael Hoffman Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 164' x 1320'
  • Property fronts a highway
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Sauna
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drainage System
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Exchanger

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Greenhouse
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 78-020-6000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,589

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Duluth, S on I-35, take the first Esko exit (Hwy 61), Right on Old Hwy 61, House is on the North Side of the road.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-722-2810
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 81.88
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: No
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Twp Number: 49
  • View Type:Pond View: Typical
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Tiled Floors, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck
  • Total One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1720
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1480
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Boiler, Fireplace, In Floor, Hot Water, Propane
  • Open House End Time: 4:00
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Room 10: Spa/Sauna
  • Room 11: Laundry Room
  • Bedroom 3: Kitchen
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel10: Lower
  • RoomLevel11: Lower
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Lower
  • RoomLevel8: Lower
  • RoomLevel9: Lower
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Drainage System, Finished
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Estimated Basement Sq Ft: 1720
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main
  • Level 2 Three Quarter Bathrooms: Main
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Lower
  • Bathroom Description: 1/2 Basement, Full Master, Full Main Floor, Master Walk-Thru, Separate Tub & Shower
  • Formal Dining: Breakfast Bar, Combine with Living Room, Informal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Dining Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Master Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Family Room
  • Room 8: Den/Office
  • Room 9: Family Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 3200
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Greenhouse, Storage Shed
  • Road Frontage: Highway, Paved
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Asphalt
  • Garage Capacity: 4

Utilities

  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: Private

Schools

  • School District: Esko #99
  • Junior High Dist: Esko #99

Lot Info

  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2015-09-04
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 164' x 1320'
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 5
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Tree Coverage - Medium, Telephone
  • Parcel Number: 78-020-6000

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2589

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2020
Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Kemptar Jamie A and Kemptar Anna M
Bought by
Minnehan Nicole A and Minnehan Isaac E
Seller's Agent
Brenna Fahlin
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eric Sams
Messina & Associates Real Estate
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Current Estimated Value
$465,327

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,327
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%
Original Mortgage
$283,500
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2015
Sold by
Pederson Michelle Lynn and Pederson Derek A
Bought by
Kemptar Adam M and Pederson Derek A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,800
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2015
Closed on
Sep 4, 2015
Sold by
Polecheck Chad A
Bought by
Pederson Michelle Lynn and Pederson Derek A
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Thornton
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hoffman
Michael Hoffman Realty
List Price
$262,000
Sold Price
$262,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$241,300
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2013
Sold by
Polecheck Chad and Polecheck Chad Alan
Bought by
Polecheck Chad

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,000
Interest Rate
4.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Polecheck Chad and Polecheck Chad Alan
Bought by
Polecheck Chad and Brosz Tammy R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$241,961
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $315,000 Misc Company
Warranty Deed $267,000 Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed $262,000 Stewart Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $283,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $275,800 VA
Previous Owner $241,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $242,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $241,961 FHA
Closed $283,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Sold $315,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
04/25/2020 04/25/20 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 For Sale $315,000 +20.2% $92 / Sq Ft
09/04/2015 09/04/15 Sold $262,000 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
08/08/2015 08/08/15 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2015 04/16/15 For Sale $262,000 -- $82 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,728 $415,600 $103,800 $311,800
2023 $4,580 $382,000 $98,000 $284,000
2022 $4,166 $382,000 $98,000 $284,000
2021 $4,016 $299,200 $70,800 $228,400
2020 $4,012 $285,900 $68,500 $217,400
2019 $3,850 $266,800 $68,500 $198,300
2018 $3,578 $266,800 $68,500 $198,300
2017 $3,688 $246,400 $68,500 $177,900
2016 $3,104 $241,100 $68,500 $172,600
2015 $2,632 $193,000 $62,600 $130,400
2014 -- $183,800 $60,600 $123,200
2013 -- $174,700 $58,700 $116,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6015459

APN: 78-020-6000