NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5203 E Superior St Duluth, MN 55804

Lakeside-Lester Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $328,000 - $351,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,723 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 12, 2025

Last sale price $344,500 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,141 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Den
  • Lester Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of September 2025

A Wonderful Lakeside/Lester Park Location nestled along the boardwalk with zoning (F-2) allowing for mixed use (neighborhood commercial district-Cottage Commercial/Iconic Building) or simply "homestead living". Sellers are relocating from their 3+ Bedroom/3 Bath Traditional home/office and have made many value-added improvements with new flooring, shiplap ceilings, kitchen counters/cabinets, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, refinished hardwood flooring, high efficient furnace, recently installed circuit breaker panel w/several new lighting fixtures, some updated plumbing & also notice the deck off kitchen with recently built cedar tone railings. All 3 levels offer a bath, lots of flexible open concept living/combined office space and lower level has an additional tiled den/office, 1/2 bath, laundry area & storage room too! Property also has ample parking near the side & front of building entries as well as from the rear parking (off deck). Owner/Broker.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loren Johnston

Lewis & Clark, LLC Listed on: 07/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Benjamin Funke

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,051

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 73 x 120

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Walk-In Pantry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement
  • Stone Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-3040-00030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,051

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: East Superior St to Lakeside Lester Park neighborhood.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-341-2126
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1526
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 197
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • Room 10: Bedroom
  • Room 11: Bedroom
  • Room 12: Bathroom
  • Bedroom 3: Dining Room
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel10: Second Floor
  • RoomLevel11: Second Floor
  • RoomLevel12: Lower
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Second Floor
  • RoomLevel9: Second Floor
  • Property Style: Traditional
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Material: Stone
  • Basement Style: Full, Partial
  • Bathroom Description: 1/2 Basement, 1/2 Main Floor, Full Upper
  • Extra Rooms: Den/Office, Storage Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: No
  • Bathroom 1: Kitchen
  • Bathroom 2: Living Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bonus Room
  • Bedroom 5: Bathroom
  • Stories: 1.25 - 1.75 Story
  • Room 6: Den/Office
  • Room 7: Porch
  • Room 8: Bathroom
  • Room 9: Primary Bedroom
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 1723
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duluth #709

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 73 x 120
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.2
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Parcel Number: 010-3040-00030

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4051

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2025
Closed on
Sep 12, 2025
Sold by
Johnston Loren P and Johnston Deanna P
Bought by
Olson Thomas Robert and Olson Katie
Seller's Agent
Loren Johnston
Lewis & Clark, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Funke
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$344,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,400
-13.85%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$338,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,720
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.50%
Original Mortgage
$241,150
Outstanding Balance
$240,935
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$97,845

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2007
Sold by
Broman Jodi Rae Dawn and Johnston Jodi
Bought by
Johnston Loren P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Keogan Murray E
Bought by
Johnston Loren P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Olson Thomas Robert $344,500 First American Title
Johnston Loren P -- None Available
Johnston Loren P $100,000 St Louis County Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Olson Thomas Robert $241,150
Previous Owner Johnston Loren P $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Sold $344,500 -1.3% $200 / Sq Ft
08/10/2025 08/10/25 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $349,000 -4.4% $203 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Price Changed $365,000 -8.7% $212 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 For Sale $399,900 -- $232 / 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 $4,010 $267,100 $36,800 $230,300
2023 $4,080 $253,900 $31,000 $222,900
2022 $3,426 $233,300 $28,800 $204,500
2021 $3,354 $192,900 $23,800 $169,100
2020 $3,292 $192,900 $23,800 $169,100
2019 $3,154 $184,000 $22,600 $161,400
2018 $2,784 $177,600 $22,600 $155,000
2017 $2,372 $167,200 $22,600 $144,600
2016 $2,342 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,070 $108,200 $19,200 $89,000
2014 $2,070 $108,200 $19,200 $89,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Loren Johnston

    Lewis & Clark, LLC

    (218) 341-2126

    9 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Loren Johnston
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  • Benjamin Funke

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Benjamin Funke

    RE/MAX

    (218) 310-3849

    23 in this area

    325 Total Sales

    Benjamin Funke
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6121024

APN: 010304000030

Minnesota St Louis County Duluth 55804 Lakeside-Lester Park

5203 E Superior St, Duluth, MN

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