NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8896 W Branch Rd Duluth, MN 55803

Estimated Value: $354,000 - $453,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,136 Sq Ft
$365/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2025

Last sale price $422,500 $372 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,436/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Beach Access
  • Multiple Garages
  • Docks
  • Guest House
  • RV Access or Parking

About This Home

As of June 2025

Your Lakefront Escape Awaits on Little Pequaywan Lake Tucked among towering pines on a private, no-public-access lake just 30 minutes from Duluth, this rare gem offers 200 feet of pristine shoreline and year-round serenity. The 3-bedroom home captures breathtaking lake views and features a cozy, original fieldstone fireplace that sets the perfect cabin-in-the-woods vibe. Step out to the spacious 12x22 screened porch or unwind on the deck just off the primary bedroom—both just steps from the water’s edge. The original boathouse has been thoughtfully transformed into a charming guest house, ideal for hosting friends and family. A heated, insulated 32x28 three-car garage offers space for toys and gear, plus there’s an extra 16x22 garage perfect for a workshop. Entertain with ease on the expansive concrete patio, launch your boat from your private access, and enjoy all four seasons of outdoor adventure—boating, swimming, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing on nearby groomed trails. This peaceful lakefront retreat is the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and rustic comfort—don’t miss your chance to make it yours.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin O'Brien

Messina & Associates Real Estate Listed on: 05/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Patterson

Century 21 Atwood

Century 21 Atwood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,153

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 200 x 100
  • Private Waterfront
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Elevated Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Landscaped with Trees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,136 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • Multiple Garages
  • Heated Garage
  • Insulated Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed
  • Lean-To Shed
  • Attached Grill

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Fuel Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502-0040-00055 & 502-0040-00050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,153

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Pequaywan Lake Rd to W Branch to driveway to house
  • InternetOptions: DSL, Fiber Optic, Satellite
  • Waterfront Info Lake Maximum Depth: 51
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-728-4436
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: Private
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Gravel, Sand, Shore-Accessible
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Hardwood Floors, Beamed Ceilings, Drywalls, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Dock, Permanent Outdoor Grill
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1136
  • Garage Type: Detached, Multiple
  • Heat: Forced Air, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Metal
  • Bedroom 3: Dining Room
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Main
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Utility Room
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Partial
  • Bathroom Description: Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Informal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Mud Room, Pantry, 3 Season Porch
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Kitchen
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Laundry Room
  • Room 8: 3 Season Porch
  • Room 9: Other
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 1136
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • LakeAcres: 187
  • Out Buildings: Lean-To, Storage Shed, Guesthouse, Other Buildings
  • Road Frontage: Dead End/No Outlet, Private
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 200
  • Waterfront Name: Little Pequaywan
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Log
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, RV Parking, Driveway - Asphalt
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation
  • Garage Capacity: 6

Utilities

  • Power Company: Coop Power & Light
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Private, Drilled

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duluth #709

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 200 X 100
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.5
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Cul De Sac, Tree Coverage - Medium, High
  • Parcel Number: 502-0040-00055 & 502-0040-00050
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Conventional, VA DVA

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3153

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Booker Jorgen Wayne
Bought by
Johnson Jeffrey Richard and Johnson Ann Marie
Seller's Agent
Kevin O'Brien
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Patterson
Century 21 Atwood
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$422,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,400
-6.09%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
$414,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,647
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.08%
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2022
Sold by
King Trust
Bought by
Booker Jorgen Wayne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,250
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2005
Sold by
King Donald J and King Laurie A
Bought by
King Donald J and King Laurie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2001
Sold by
Mousky George and Mousky Norma
Bought by
King Donald J and King Laurie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson Jeffrey Richard $422,500 The Title Team
Booker Jorgen Wayne $425,000 First American Title
King Donald J -- None Available
King Donald J $60,000 Arrowhead Abstract & Title C
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Johnson Jeffrey Richard $318,750
Previous Owner Booker Jorgen Wayne $361,250
Previous Owner King Donald J $97,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $422,500 -6.1% $372 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $449,900 -- $396 / 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 $3,178 $376,700 $131,600 $245,100
2023 $3,178 $343,300 $120,200 $223,100
2022 $2,626 $310,000 $96,900 $213,100
2021 $2,320 $286,500 $93,500 $193,000
2020 $2,402 $264,800 $93,200 $171,600
2019 $2,252 $264,800 $93,200 $171,600
2018 $2,284 $258,600 $93,200 $165,400
2017 $2,260 $258,700 $93,300 $165,400
2016 $1,714 $257,600 $93,300 $164,300
2015 $1,745 $205,000 $88,300 $116,700
2014 $1,745 $205,000 $88,300 $116,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kevin O'Brien

    Messina & Associates Real Estate

    (218) 310-3192

    195 Total Sales

    Kevin O'Brien
    Section Image

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Patterson

    Century 21 Atwood

    (218) 830-0917

    45 Total Sales

    Jennifer Patterson
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6119272

APN: 502004000055

Minnesota St Louis County Duluth 55803

8896 W Branch Rd, Duluth, MN

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

IDX listing data provided by Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is supplied by seller and other third parties and has not been verified.

Copyright 2025 – Multiple Listing Service, Inc. – All Rights Reserved.

Nearby Homes