$450,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2025

838 S Lake Ave Duluth, MN 55802

Park Point Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,034 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$435 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Entrance Foyer
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of December 2025

Charming Cape Cod bungalow with direct Lake Superior beachfront! This rare fixer-upper opportunity has been lovingly owned by the same family since 1963 and is ready for its next chapter. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level, plus a full dry basement with a partial bath and new lateral line, this home offers solid bones and endless potential. The lot is a surveyed 40’ x 100’, complete with a spacious 1+ car detached garage.Imagine waking up to the sound of waves and watching ships sail by—just two blocks from the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and all the restaurants, shops, and attractions of Canal Park. Whether you’re dreaming of restoring its vintage charm, creating a cozy lakeside retreat, or investing in one of Duluth’s most sought-after locations, this handyman special is priced to sell and full of possibility! Being sold "AS IS".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Powell

Messina & Associates Real Estate Listed on: 10/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Powell

Messina & Associates Real Estate Listed on: 10/16/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 100
  • Private Waterfront
  • 40 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,034 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-4380-01020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,679

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Lake Ave, across Aerial Lift Bridge, on left
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-728-4436
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: Yes
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Sand, Shore-Beach
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1034
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Boiler, Natural Gas
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Bedroom 3: Dining Room
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Lower
  • Property Style: Bungalow
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Bath, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: 1/2 Basement, Full Main Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Foyer
  • Bathroom 2: Living Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Kitchen
  • Bedroom 5: Bathroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom
  • Room 8: Entry
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 1034
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 40
  • Waterfront Name: Lake Superior
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Features: Electrical Service, Slab
  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • ParkingFeaturesGarageDimensions: 16 X 20

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: 40 X 100
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.09
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Parcel Number: 010-4380-01020
  • Waterfront Type: Lake Superior

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 5679

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2025
Closed on
Dec 12, 2025
Sold by
Fiebiger Sharon M and Fiebiger Greg
Bought by
Sarver Jason
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Powell
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Powell
Messina & Associates Real Estate
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Views
119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.14%
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $450,000 Northeast Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Sold $450,000 0.0% $435 / Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2025 10/16/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $435 / Sq Ft
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 $5,708 $423,800 $228,100 $195,700
2023 $5,708 $377,500 $130,600 $246,900
2022 $4,208 $320,500 $110,400 $210,100
2021 $4,124 $266,600 $92,000 $174,600
2020 $2,446 $266,600 $92,000 $174,600
2019 $2,370 $166,100 $90,000 $76,100
2018 $2,430 $162,700 $90,000 $72,700
2017 $2,318 $176,100 $100,000 $76,100
2016 $2,264 $169,300 $100,000 $69,300
2015 $3,654 $236,000 $122,300 $113,700
2014 $3,654 $236,000 $122,300 $113,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kimberly Powell

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kimberly Powell

    Messina & Associates Real Estate

    (218) 464-8224

    2 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Kimberly Powell
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6122506

APN: 010438001020

Minnesota St Louis County Duluth 55802 Park Point

838 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN

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