This one-of-a-kind, custom-built 3-bedroom, 4-bath home sits on five private acres in the Kenwood neighborhood of Duluth, offering a rare blend of seclusion and convenience, just ten minutes from the medical district, universities, shopping, and the Lakewalk. Designed with both comfort and functionality in mind, the home has been thoughtfully updated over the years with high-end finishes and modern amenities. Updates include a new gas boiler (2008), roof (2011), screen porch, balcony, and deck (2012), full window replacement (2012–2019), a beautifully remodeled second-floor bathroom (2017), new electric water heater (2018), and a major main-floor renovation in 2019, which added a spacious secondary primary suite with a private ¾ bath, walk-in closet, in-floor heat, and its own laundry. That same renovation also included a second ¾ bath on the main level, updated kitchen with quartz countertops, new wood flooring, three-zone mini split system, seamless steel siding, and new interior and exterior doors. In 2024, a brand-new ¾ bathroom was added to the finished lower level. The home's interior offers a warm and inviting layout with expansive south-facing windows that showcase incredible natural views. A chef’s kitchen features a large center island and custom cabinetry with excellent flow into the dining area, screen porch, and tigerwood deck, perfect for entertaining. The cathedral-ceiling living room centers around a two-sided gas fireplace, while the lower level includes a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace, sauna, second laundry area, and plenty of storage. Upstairs, you’ll find a full bath, the primary bedroom with private tigerwood deck, and an additional bedroom, offering flexibility for families or guests. With two spacious primary suites, one on the main level and one upstairs, this home provides privacy and comfort throughout. Outside, enjoy private wooded trails that connect to public trail systems, beautifully landscaped gardens, multiple outdoor seating areas, an attached two-car garage with polyurea flooring, a custom storage shed, and a one-stall carport ideal for additional parking or boat storage. This truly exceptional property offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and quality craftsmanship.
Sold for $897,000 on 09/15/25
$897,000
2220 Norton Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
3beds
3,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
5 Acres Lot
$895,200 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$4,099 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 15, 2025 at 11:25am
Listed by:
Frank Messina 218-349-2140,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Lynn Nephew, MN 20389043|WI 72525-94
RE/MAX Results
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6120577
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 13.5
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 15
Entry hall
- Level: Main
- Area: 58.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 9
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 259 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 18.5
Gym
- Level: Lower
- Area: 157.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 248 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 18
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 10
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 161.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 21.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Forced Air, In Floor Heat, Ductless, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Sauna, Foyer-Entrance
- Doors: Patio Door
- Basement: Full,Finished,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Multiple, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,510 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,856
- Finished area below ground: 654
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Carport
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 165 x 1287
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 010271001055
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Duluth