A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Duluth's most iconic historic estates. Originally commissioned by Edward Congdon in 1916, this extraordinary residence is a treasured piece of Duluth history located in the heart of Congdon Park. Cherished by only five owners, it masterfully blends timeless craftsmanship with exceptional modern updates. From the moment you enter the grand foyer, you'll appreciate the elegance and scale that define this spectacular home. The main level is designed for both refined entertaining and comfortable everyday living, featuring an impressive living room with exquisite built-ins and access to the charming enclosed porch, an elegant formal dining room, a distinguished office/library, powder room, wet bar and beverage room, and a stunning butler's pantry leading to the beautifully remodeled chef's kitchen, a dream space for culinary enthusiasts. The second floor offers five en-suite bedrooms, including a spectacular primary suite complete with a private sitting room, full bath, and an extraordinary walk-in closet. A separate guest wing provides three additional bedrooms and an updated 3/4 bath, creating exceptional flexibility for guests, home offices, or multi-generational living. The third floor offers even more possibilities with abundant space for additional bedrooms, offices, hobbies, or storage. Modern conveniences complement the home's historic grandeur, including a working elevator, spacious lower level with laundry, additional bedroom, three-quarter bath, workshop, extensive storage, and an impressive mechanical room. Surrounded by a stately brick privacy wall, the estate also features a circular driveway and exceptional six-stall subway-tiled garages, including three attached heated brick stalls with hot and cold water and floor drains and a half bath. Located walking distance to schools, and minutes to shopping, and dining, this is a truly rare offering where history, luxury, and modern comfort come together.
For sale
$2,150,000
415 N Hawthorne Rd, Duluth, MN 55812
9beds
9,400sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$13,705/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
1.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 17 days |
- 4,425 |
- 181 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Dusek 218-390-6673,
Edina Realty, Inc. - Duluth,
Madeline Dusek 218-390-3839,
Edina Realty, Inc. - Duluth
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6126740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic Rm-Finish, Den/Office, Enclosed Porch, Family/Rec, Library, Mud Room, Pantry, Sitting/Parlor, Storage Room, Sunrm/Solarium, Utility Room, Workshop, 3 Season Porch, Foyer, Great Room, Landing, Entry
Primary bedroom
- Description: Spectacular primary suite with custom closet, private bath, and sleeping porch.
- Level: Second
- Area: 376.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 24
Bedroom
- Description: with private bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 184.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.7
Bedroom
- Description: With private bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 260.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 15.5
Bedroom
- Description: With private bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 263.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 18.2
Bedroom
- Description: With private bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 229.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15.3
Dining room
- Description: Formal dining room, French doors, and tons of natural light.
- Level: Main
- Area: 277.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 18.5
Foyer
- Description: Grand Foyer with beautiful hardwood floors.
- Level: Main
- Area: 325.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 21
Great room
- Description: Stone and marble fireplace with gorgeous built ins.
- Level: Main
- Area: 675 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 30
Kitchen
- Description: Chefs kitchen, a dream space for culinary enthusiasts.
- Level: Main
- Area: 210.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5
Office
- Description: Stained glass windows.
- Level: Main
- Area: 231.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 18.5
Other
- Description: Guest wing with 3 bedrooms and 3/4 bathroom.
- Level: Second
Pantry
- Description: Spectacular butlers pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.1
Heating
- Boiler, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Gas
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Center Hall Foyer, Foyer-Entrance
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Energy Windows, Screens, Wood Frames, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Attic: Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 9,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,500
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, RV Parking, Asphalt, Attached, Detached, Multiple, Bathroom, Insulation, Plumbing
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 1.9 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Pub. Transit (w/in 6 blk), Tree Coverage - Medium, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 010212100010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,093,700
- Annual tax amount: $22,886
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000+91.1%$229/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6126740 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $1,125,000-6.3%$120/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6093908 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2021 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$128/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6093908 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2021 | Contingent | $1,200,000$128/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6093908 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2021 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$128/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #6093908 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2020 | Price change | $1,200,000-14.3%$128/sqft |
Source: Real Living Messina & Associates, Inc. #6092356 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2020 | Price change | $1,400,000+16.7%$149/sqft |
Source: Real Living Messina & Associates, Inc. #6092356 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2020 | Price change | $1,200,000-14.3%$128/sqft |
Source: Real Living Messina & Associates, Inc. #6092356 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2020 | Price change | $1,400,000+16.7%$149/sqft |
Source: Real Living Messina & Associates, Inc. #6092356 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2020 | Price change | $1,200,000-8.7%$128/sqft |
Source: Real Living Messina & Associates, Inc. #6088820 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,315,000+19.5%$140/sqft |
Source: Real Living Messina & Associates, Inc. #6088820 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2013 | Sold | $1,100,000-24.1%$117/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6006737 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000$154/sqft |
Source: Real Living Messina & Associates Inc. #6006737 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $18,888 -6.2% | $1,093,700 |
| 2017 | $20,134 +6.6% | $1,093,700 +484.9% |
| 2016 | $18,888 -0.4% | $187,000 -81% |
| 2015 | $18,972 -5.5% | $984,600 |
| 2014 | $20,084 +22.4% | $984,600 |
| 2013 | $16,412 -0.7% | $984,600 -5.9% |
| 2012 | $16,520 +10.5% | $1,046,500 -3.3% |
| 2011 | $14,951 +15.3% | $1,082,600 +9.6% |
| 2010 | $12,968 | $987,800 |
| 2009 | $12,968 -4.5% | $987,800 -3% |
| 2008 | $13,584 +9.7% | $1,018,300 +3% |
| 2007 | $12,382 +0.6% | $988,600 |
| 2006 | $12,312 +15.5% | $988,600 +30.9% |
| 2004 | $10,656 +12.1% | $755,300 +12% |
| 2003 | $9,509 +6.2% | $674,400 +10% |
| 2002 | $8,952 -27.5% | $613,100 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $12,347 +7.7% | $565,100 +8.5% |
| 2000 | $11,462 | $520,800 |
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Neighborhood: Congdon Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Congdon Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Ordean East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10East Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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