297 E 2nd St Knife River, MN 55609
Estimated payment $3,560/month
Highlights
- Pole Barn
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- 3 Fireplaces
- Laundry Room
- Family Room
About This Home
Mid-century modern ranch set on 5.7 private acres among beautiful old growth white and red pines in Knife River. This impeccable home offers the timeless design character you’d expect from a classic mid-century property, paired with thoughtful updates and a peaceful North Shore setting just blocks from Lake Superior and the Knife River marina. The comfortable main floor features an open living and dining area with large picture windows, oak hardwood flooring, a tray ceiling, and a stunning curved birch and brick feature wall with a wood-burning fireplace. The updated eat-in kitchen is filled with natural light and offers abundant birch cabinetry, quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless Fisher & Paykel appliances, wooded views, and a cozy gas fireplace. All three bedrooms are located on the main level, including a spacious primary suite with double closets and a private three-quarter bath with tiled walk-in shower. A full main-floor bathroom serves the additional bedrooms and living areas. The walkout lower level expands the home with a spacious recreation room, gas fireplace with stone surround, new three-quarter bath, tidy laundry area, storage room, utility space, and room for a game table, media area, exercise equipment, hobbies, or guests. Outdoors, enjoy a beautifully private setting with mature trees, open lawn, patio space, a firepit gathering area, and room to roam. A two-car attached garage offers everyday convenience, while the 44x30 pole barn provides excellent additional storage for vehicles, equipment, tools, and all your North Shore toys. Additional features include a generator, city sewer, private well, propane boiler heat, fiber optic internet, and multiple fireplaces throughout the home. A rare Knife River offering with privacy, space, mid-century style, and close proximity to Lake Superior, the Knife River marina, and all the recreation of the North Shore.
Listing Agent
Messina & Associates Real Estate Brokerage Phone: Listed on: 06/22/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,802
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Parking
- 6
Home Design
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- 3 Fireplaces
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- Pole Barn
- 5.7 Acre Lot
- Private Water Source
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 25-5200-30860
Map
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,534 | $549,300 | $112,300 | $437,000 |
| 2024 | $1,968 | $499,500 | $115,900 | $383,600 |
| 2023 | $1,866 | $526,100 | $115,100 | $411,000 |
| 2022 | $2,318 | $459,700 | $75,600 | $384,100 |
| 2021 | $2,332 | $311,500 | $75,600 | $235,900 |
| 2020 | $1,951 | $254,375 | $60,975 | $193,400 |
| 2019 | $1,950 | $254,375 | $60,975 | $193,400 |
| 2018 | $1,764 | $254,400 | $61,000 | $193,400 |
| 2017 | $1,513 | $232,500 | $57,600 | $174,900 |
| 2016 | $1,860 | $213,300 | $53,100 | $160,200 |
| 2015 | $2,000 | $250,200 | $50,200 | $200,000 |
| 2014 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $1,611 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | $1,627 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 06/22/26 | For Sale | $617,000 | +19.8% | $280 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/17/2022 06/17/22 | Sold | $515,000 | 0.0% | $163 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/29/2022 04/29/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/16/2022 03/16/22 | For Sale | $515,000 | -- | $163 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $515,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $335,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $515,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®
MLS Number: 6126239
APN: 25-5200-30860
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