$415,000
$35K PRICE DROP

31 W 5th St Duluth, MN 55806

Central Hillside Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,452/month

Total Views 65,250
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,079 Sq Ft
$135 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Porch
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace
  • 1-minute walk to Washington Community Center

About This Home

Perched high on a hill on a corner lot, this incredible architecturally designed historic home with fantastic Lake Superior views was built by J.A. Waterworth (of Waterworth & Fee, contractors for the iconic Central High School). Tastefully redone by the current owner, this home seamlessly blends original old-world charm with many modern upgrades. Participating in the 2025 Duluth Historic Preservation home tour, the house was originally built as a single family home and has all the features one would expect such as gorgeous leaded glass and transom windows, bluestone/sandstone retaining walls and foundation with lilac surround, hardwood floors, and a well-appointed receiving room complete with beautiful oversized wood French pocket door and tiled fireplace surround with impressive mantle. While the original features of this home have been preserved, it now offers top of the line contemporary improvements like class 4 metal roof, copper gutters, premium Silex fiberglass windows, modern fixtures and fans, updated electrical and plumbing, off-street parking pad, and a recently remodeled third story with a living room boasting a spectacular lake view and vaulted ceiling, cozy alcove bedroom, kitchenette, and full bath with soaking tub. Energy upgrades are mineral wool attic insulation and under-roof polyiso insulation (total to R-50) as well as added insulation in multiple walls and ceilings. All this and a licensed apartment on the first floor which can serve as an in-law suite or rental income. The new owner can configure the house in multiple ways to meet their needs, and there is also future potential for an investor by turning this into a triplex (currently zoned as a duplex). The design elements of this amazing castle like home, old and new, work together perfectly to create a sense of comfort, sophistication, and authenticity rarely found today. The process of restoring this home has lovingly been initiated by the current owner and is now primed for the new owner to finalize the details. Come take a look at this spectacularly unique property! Exterior Scope of work to be completed prior to closing is in assocated documents.

Listing Agent

Elizabeth Kratz

Seven Bridges Realty, LLC Listed on: 06/23/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,291

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 88
  • Elevated Lot
  • Few Trees

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Lake
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,079 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement
  • Stone Basement
  • Drainage System
  • Shared Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-1020-00160

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,291

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: MULTI-FAMILY
  • Directions: From Downtown, North on Lake Ave, Left on W 5th St, house is on the right on the corner of W 5th St and N 1st Ave.
  • InternetOptions: DSL
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-461-4444
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 134.78
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Taxes With Assessments: 2320
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • View Type:Pond View: Bay, City Lights, Lake Superior
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Amenities Exterior: Gutter/Downspout
  • CondoPropertyType: Up & Down
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 3079
  • F I R E P L A C E2: Yes
  • Upper Level Totals:Fireplace3: No
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Boiler, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Laundry: Basement, Shared
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • TotalBedrooms: 4
  • MediaType: Single
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement Features: Drainage System, Unfinished, Walkout, Shared Access, Storage, Utility Room, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Stone
  • Estimated Basement Sq Ft: 800
  • Basement Style: Crawl Space, Full, Partial, Slab
  • Stories: 2.25 - 2.75 Story
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 3079

Exterior Features

  • Road Frontage: City, Curb/Gutters, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Metal, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel, Off Street, Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Shared: Porch
  • Association Fee: No

Association/Amenities

  • AmenitiesFireplace1: No

Schools

  • School District: Duluth #709
  • Junior High Dist: Duluth #709

Lot Info

  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2025-06-23
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 50 X 88
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.1
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light, High
  • Parcel Number: 010-1020-00160

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional
  • Tenant Expense: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2291

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $415,000 -3.5% $135 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $430,000 -4.4% $140 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $450,000 +226.1% $146 / Sq Ft
07/16/2019 07/16/19 Sold $138,000 -7.9% $55 / Sq Ft
04/06/2019 04/06/19 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2019 03/25/19 For Sale $149,900 +24.9% $60 / Sq Ft
01/13/2016 01/13/16 Sold $120,000 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
08/04/2015 08/04/15 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2015 03/02/15 For Sale $120,000 -- $48 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

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MLS Number: 6120270

Minnesota St Louis County Duluth 55806 Central Hillside

31 W 5th St, Duluth, MN

This home is located at 31 W 5th St, Duluth, MN 55806 and is currently priced at $415,000, approximately $134 per square foot. This property was built in 1901. 31 W 5th St is a home located in St. Louis County with nearby schools including Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Lincoln Park Middle School, and Denfeld High School.

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