NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5147 Lester River Rd Duluth, MN 55804

Estimated Value: $451,000 - $539,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,439 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2021

Last sale price $420,000 $292 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,921/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Multiple Garages
  • Deck
  • Lakewood Elementary School Rated 9+
  • River View
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2021

3+ bedroom home on 10 acres with Lester River frontage!! Enjoy the view and the sounds of the river from the rear deck. Two detached garages provide ample storage space. The newer garage (built in 2010) is insulated and heated. Newer shingles on the home and adjacent garage (2020). Freshly painted main level of the home. Wood burning fireplace in the living area. New sidewalks were poured in the Fall of 2020. Close proximity to Lester Park!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Johnson

RE/MAX Results Listed on: 06/11/2021

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

JoLynn Cooper

Adolphson Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,579

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 330 x 1320
  • Private Waterfront
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Elevated Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Level Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • River Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Multiple Garages
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Fuel Tank
  • Mound Septic
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 415-0010-06270

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,579

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

10 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From E Superior Street, turn onto Lester River Road. The home is approximately 3.4 miles from E Superior Street. The driveway/home is on the left.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 715-392-1111
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: No
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Twp Number: 51
  • View Type:Pond View: River
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: Wall
  • Reso Association Amenities: Eat-In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Dog Run, Invisible Fencing, Porch, Gutter/Downspout
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1092
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 347
  • Garage Type: Detached, Multiple
  • Heat: Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace, Hot Water, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • New Development: No
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Room 10: Bathroom
  • Room 11: Entry
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel10: Basement
  • RoomLevel11: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Basement
  • RoomLevel7: Basement
  • RoomLevel8: Basement
  • RoomLevel9: Basement
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walkout, Bath, Bedrooms, Den/Office, Utility Room, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Basement, Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Den/Office, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Kitchen
  • Bathroom 2: Living Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bathroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Den/Office
  • Room 8: Utility Room
  • Room 9: Bonus Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 1439
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Road Frontage: Paved
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 400
  • Waterfront Name: Lester River
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Metal
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Vinyl Frame, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Driveway - Shared, Driveway - Asphalt, Driveway - Gravel
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service, Heat, Slab
  • Garage Capacity: 4
  • ParkingFeaturesGarageDimensions: 32x36 and 28x36

Utilities

  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Sewer: Private, Mound
  • Water: Private, Drilled

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duluth #709

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 330 x 1320
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 10
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Low Land, Tree Coverage - Light, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level
  • Parcel Number: 415-0010-06270
  • Waterfront Type: River

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA DVA

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3579

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2021
Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Stieben John George
Bought by
Holschuh Mary M and Baker Michael R
Seller's Agent
April Johnson
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
JoLynn Cooper
Adolphson Real Estate
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Current Estimated Value
$497,435

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2009
Sold by
Stieben Heidi Jean
Bought by
Stieben John George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,300
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2006
Sold by
Luhm Robert C
Bought by
Stieben John and Stieben Heidi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2004
Sold by
Churchill Mary K and Luhm Mary K
Bought by
Luhm Robert C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Holschuh Mary M $420,000 North Shore Title
Stieben John George -- Rels
Stieben John $207,000 Rels
Luhm Robert C -- Ati Title Company
Holschuh Mary Mary $420,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stieben John George $198,300
Previous Owner Stieben John $150,000
Previous Owner Luhm Robert C $138,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Sold $420,000 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 For Sale $420,000 -- $292 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

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 $4,328 $388,500 $110,300 $278,200
2023 $4,328 $386,300 $110,300 $276,000
2022 $1,856 $381,300 $105,300 $276,000
2021 $3,604 $288,200 $93,900 $194,300
2020 $3,610 $281,100 $86,800 $194,300
2019 $3,642 $275,300 $86,800 $188,500
2018 $3,114 $275,300 $86,800 $188,500
2017 $2,674 $251,200 $83,700 $167,500
2016 $2,472 $217,000 $63,200 $153,800
2015 $2,545 $184,400 $57,300 $127,100
2014 $2,545 $181,800 $55,100 $126,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • April Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    April Johnson

    RE/MAX

    (218) 591-3864

    33 Total Sales

    April Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    JoLynn Cooper

    Adolphson Real Estate

    (218) 556-7060

    29 Total Sales

    JoLynn Cooper
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6097538

APN: 415001006270

Minnesota St Louis County Duluth 55804

5147 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN

Not Listed for Sale

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