It's like living in an upscale treehouse on Island Lake! The views! The guest house! The large garage! Space! And....walk down to your dock to take off on one of the most sought after lakes to be on in the Northland! Drive up to this 2 bedroom 2 bath with a Guest Cottage above the Oversized garage! Just off the quiet road is an asphalt driveway with plenty of extra room for turn around & parking! Immediately, the Views of the Lake & Island captivate you! Walk onto a wrap around deck and down to the Lake and just start fishing and boating! The home is the perfect "downsizer" home or your Duluth Lake Home! Everyone can congregate in the Chef -Size kitchen with ample counter space & cabinetry, built in desk and deck access... the heart of the house! Such a practical floor plan with One bedroom , your laundry, a full bath, a dining area or library plus, a comfy living room on the main level...total convenience allows kids or guests to enjoy this level with no need to come up to your 2nd FLOOR MASTER SUITE! This is where you truly feel on top of the world with a private deck overlooking the panorama! 2 walk in closets , a full bath and room for your King Size bed to watch the stars becomes your retreat! Surrounded by oaks, maples, apple trees, red pines...it's like sleeping in a tree fort! Central Air, Forced air propane heat, electric dual fuel heat and a LOPI wood stove for supplemental....so efficient! Anderson windows, an oversized 2 car garage w/ heat on one side, varied door heights, 220 v & utility sink! Bonuses include a Garden Shed, wide stairs down to your dock, compliant septic, landscaping, trails down the road... SO much to love in your Island Lake Home!
Sold for $540,000 on 10/13/23
$540,000
5199 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
3beds
1,666sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.8 Acres Lot
$623,100 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$2,635 Estimated rent
Home value
$623,100
$579,000 - $673,000
$2,635/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:14pm
Listed by:
Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Marina Peterson, MN 40665170
RE/MAX Results
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6108981
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Upper Level "lofted" Master Bedroom Suite with a 3/4 Bath and your own private balcony overlooking the lake!
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: Main Floor Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom in Cottage above the detached garage!
- Level: Upper
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 11
Dining room
- Description: Dining Room area or use as your Office or Library!
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 11
Entry hall
- Description: Tiled Entryway with coat closet.
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 15
Kitchen
- Description: Eat-In Kitchen with views of the lake, shore and deck!
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Laundry
- Description: Super convenient Main Floor Laundry Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Living room
- Description: Living Room with Brick surround wood burning fireplace and door out to the deck overlooking Island Lake!
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Living room
- Description: Open Living, Dining and Kitchen in this Cottage above your Detached Garage! Separate living quarters which is perfect for your guests!
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen
- Flooring: Tiled Floors
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,666 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,666
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Detached, Apartment
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Island
- Frontage length: 200
Lot
- Size: 0.80 Acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 365600015945
- On leased land: Yes
- Lease amount: $3,118
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Duluth
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
- Services included: Other
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $559,500+3.6%$336/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6105589 | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $540,000-3.5%$324/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6108981 | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Pending sale | $559,500$336/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6108981 | ||
| 8/21/2023 | Contingent | $559,500$336/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6108981 | ||
| 8/13/2023 | Price change | $559,500-5.2%$336/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6108981 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $4,706 -4.1% | $423,200 |
| 2022 | $4,908 +20.6% | $423,200 +6.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hermantown Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 11.9 mi
- 10/10Hermantown Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.9 mi
- 7/10Hermantown Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 12.1 mi
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