$745,500
SOLD JUL 22, 2025

5445 N Shore Dr Duluth, MN 55804

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,556 Sq Ft
3.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Lake View
  • 2-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover this one-of-a-kind 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home with a 1- bedroom apartment situated on the lower level! Perfectly positioned on 3 scenic acres across from Lake Superior on North Shore Drive, this thoughtfully constructed home in 2018 was built for efficiency with ICF foundation, 3 fireplaces, a south face AND for the VIEW. Enjoy one-level living combined with an open floor plan and the ability to lease the adorable apartment below! An entry hall from the rear parking area brings you into the home where an attached garage was transformed into an oversized Flex Room or Rec area with its own pellet stove for supplemental heat! Windows surround you and a concrete patio for lake viewing out the door! Perfect for the end of the day sunset relaxation! The bank of windows in the open kitchen/dining area face the GREAT LAKE! Views greet you through every windowed inch! Hickory cabinets, a center island, an attractive gas fireplace and high ceilings make this the gathering room! 3 bedrooms on the main level for easy level and practicality! One is a primary suite complete with walk in shower and handicapped accessible use! The walkout lower level offers a charming 1-bedroom apartment, complete with its own entrance, views, and off-street parking—ideal for leasing or guest use. It is your Duluth Getaway! Handicap-accessible doorways and a walk-in shower in the primary suite provide added comfort and ease for you , guests and family! Outdoors, a detached 2+ garage offers ample space. Enjoy city sewer, a private well, and the possibility of your own private beach just steps away. Located across from the Ivy Moon gift shop and a block from the renowned Scenic Cafe, you’re just minutes from town! This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity—all with breathtaking views of Lake Superior. Copy Link for Lower-Level Virtual Tour:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deanna Bennett

Messina & Associates Real Estate Listed on: 05/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Sams

Messina & Associates Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,207

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 3.4 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Concrete Forms
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Modular or Manufactured Materials

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Exchanger

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Drilled Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 315-0065-00020 & 315-0066-00300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,207

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Stay on North Shore Dr, Property will be on your left!
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-728-4436
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • View Type:Pond View: Lake Superior
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Reso Association Amenities: Kitchen Center Island, Walk-In Closet, Main Floor Laundry, 2nd Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Patio
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Modular
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 2436
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Baseboard, Forced Air, Propane, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • Room 10: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room 11: Bonus Room
  • Bedroom 3: Kitchen
  • TotalBedrooms: 4
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel10: Lower
  • RoomLevel11: Lower
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Lower
  • RoomLevel9: Lower
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Features: Finished, Walkout, Apartment, Bath, Bedrooms, Den/Office, Fireplace, Kitchen, Utility Room, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Insulated Form
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Master, Full Basement, Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Breakfast Bar, Combine with Living Room, Informal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Storage Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Entry
  • Bathroom 2: Family Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Living Room
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom
  • Room 8: Living Room
  • Room 9: Bedroom
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 3556
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Storage Shed
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Superior #381

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: Irreg.
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 3.4
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Parcel Number: 315-0065-00020 & 315-0066-00300

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 5207

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 21, 2025
Sold by
Szarke John P
Bought by
Craven Ardith and Craven Douglas
Seller's Agent
Deanna Bennett
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eric Sams
Messina & Associates Real Estate
List Price
$939,900
Sold Price
$745,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$194,400
-20.68%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$625,099

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$120,401
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-28.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2018
Sold by
Allen Robin R and Allen Thomas G
Bought by
Szarke John P and Szarke Lynn M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2018
Closed on
Mar 22, 2018
Sold by
Allen Robin R and Estate Of Diane B Laiti
Bought by
Szarke John P and Szarke Lynn M
Seller's Agent
Missy Winkler
Edmunds Company, LLP
Buyer's Agent
Deanna Bennett
Messina & Associates Real Estate
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$75,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.01%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $745,500 The Title Team
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Personal Reps Deed $75,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $70,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $745,500 -12.3% $210 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $849,900 -9.6% $239 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $939,900 +1153.2% $264 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Sold $75,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
01/22/2018 01/22/18 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2018 01/12/18 For Sale $75,000 -- --
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $328 $38,700 $38,700 $0
2023 $328 $33,900 $33,900 $0
2022 $296 $24,800 $24,800 $0
2021 $104 $10,700 $10,700 $0
2020 $110 $9,700 $9,700 $0
2019 $1,934 $9,700 $9,700 $0
2018 $1,946 $98,000 $68,700 $29,300
2017 $2,082 $98,000 $68,700 $29,300
2016 $2,054 $98,700 $70,300 $28,400
2015 $2,061 $94,100 $67,300 $26,800
2014 $2,061 $94,100 $67,300 $26,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6119326

APN: 315006600300