$617,000

297 E 2nd St Knife River, MN 55609

Estimated payment $3,560/month

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,205 Sq Ft
$280 Price per Sq Ft

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

Michael Messina

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,802

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

5.7 Acres

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Directions: HWY 61 to Central Ave to E 2nd St to 297.
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LSA35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1615
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 590
  • Fireplace Features: Multiple
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Other Structures: Pole Building

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Superior #381

Lot Info

  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Parcel Number: 25-5200-30860

Multi Family

  • Electric Expense: 118

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2802

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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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $515,000 --
Warranty Deed $335,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $515,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6126239

APN: 25-5200-30860

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