NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5495 Taft Rd Duluth, MN 55803

Estimated Value: $331,000 - $450,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,284 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 30, 2020

Last sale price $275,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,409 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hermantown Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2020

5495 Taft Rd is a gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath home in rural Duluth! This well cared for home sits on 5 beautiful acres just 5 minutes from both Island and Fish Lakes, Cloquet River and less than 20 minutes from downtown Duluth. Vaulted ceilings, large windows, and an open floor plan with gas fireplaces give this home a spacious, warm feel. Extra spaces add to this feel, like the huge family room, the extra living space downstairs and a nice 1.5 car garage. Two big decks and a private back yard offer plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. This dream home could be yours - All of this in the Hermantown School District, schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Benjamin Funke

RE/MAX Results Listed on: 09/19/2020

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Bloomquist

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,477

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 660x330
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 365-0010-01476

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,477

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Taft Rd.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-722-2810
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Reso Association Amenities: Eat-In Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Amenities Exterior: Balcony, Deck
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Log Home
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1400
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 884
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Baseboard, Fireplace, Propane, Electric
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • Bedroom 3: Dining Room
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Lower
  • RoomLevel5: Second Floor
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Second Floor
  • RoomLevel8: Lower
  • Property Style: Log
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Features: Finished, Family/Rec Room
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: Full Main Floor, Private Master
  • Formal Dining: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Kitchen
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Rec Room
  • Bedroom 5: Den/Office
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Room 6: Foyer
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 2284
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 1

Utilities

  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Private

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hermantown #700

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 660x330
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 5
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number: 365-0010-01476

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2477

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2020
Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Funke
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Carol Bloomquist
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Current Estimated Value
$393,640

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,640
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Outstanding Balance
$239,730
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$153,910

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2017
Closed on
Jan 5, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Andrew Frielund
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Funke
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$212,000
Sold Price
$212,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.67%
Original Mortgage
$199,068
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 North Shore Title
$212,000 North Shore Title
$212,000 North Shore Title Llc
-- Universal Title Company
$275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $270,019
Previous Owner $199,068
Closed $270,019
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Sold $275,000 0.0% $120 / Sq Ft
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2020 09/19/20 For Sale $275,000 +29.7% $120 / Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Sold $212,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2017 11/01/17 For Sale $212,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

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
2024 $3,448 $348,000 $53,700 $294,300
2023 $3,378 $306,600 $49,000 $257,600
2022 $3,036 $289,300 $46,900 $242,400
2021 $2,306 $256,400 $46,500 $209,900
2020 $2,602 $200,900 $33,500 $167,400
2019 $2,580 $200,900 $33,500 $167,400
2018 $2,520 $200,900 $33,500 $167,400
2017 $2,502 $193,000 $33,500 $159,500
2016 $2,158 $193,000 $33,500 $159,500
2015 $2,538 $197,700 $36,800 $160,900
2014 $2,538 $197,700 $36,800 $160,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Benjamin Funke

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Benjamin Funke

    RE/MAX

    (218) 310-3849

    317 Total Sales

    Benjamin Funke
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carol Bloomquist

    RE/MAX

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  • Andrew Frielund

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Andrew Frielund

    RE/MAX

    (218) 348-0659

    55 Total Sales

    Andrew Frielund
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6093183

APN: 365001001476

Minnesota St Louis County Duluth 55803

5495 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN

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