If you are dreaming of wide open spaces, this is the one for you! Imagine over 13 GORGEOUS ACRES including a pond, a 58' X 35' HEATED POLE BARN, a metal barn with it's own well, a shed, a bunkhouse/sauna & over 2800 sf of living space! This property is perfect for a FARM or the person who desires TONS OF STORAGE for their toys & hobbies! Home highlights include a huge, sunny upper & lower level GREAT ROOM ADDITION, open concept kitchen with a large center island, main level primary suite including a large walk in closet, tiled shower & soaker tub, additional bonus areas for your office, workout room, etc! The home is currently set up as a 4 bedroom but one does not have an egress. Updates include a brand new water heater, new a/c in 2021 and a new furnace in 2020. This TRANQUIL COUNTRY SETTING is within 15 minutes of the Kenwood Shopping area, Fish, Island & Pike Lake, & a plethora of hiking & biking trails.
Sold for $530,000 on 07/31/24
$530,000
5659 Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
3beds
2,834sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
13.31 Acres Lot
$578,300 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$3,512 Estimated rent
Home value
$578,300
$526,000 - $630,000
$3,512/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:22pm
Listed by:
Christi Pionk Slattengren 218-590-2844,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Brenna Fahlin, MN 40363627
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6113674
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Large walk in closet.
- Level: Main
- Area: 169.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 15.1
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 148.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 13.11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 87.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 10.8
Bathroom
- Description: Soaker tub
- Level: Main
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 9.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 39.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.11 x 9.5
Bonus room
- Description: Fireplace
- Level: Basement
- Area: 479.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.1 x 26.5
Dining room
- Description: Large pantry cabinet and china hutch.
- Level: Main
- Area: 207.09 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 17.7
Family room
- Description: Large sunny space. Walkout.
- Level: Basement
- Area: 438.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 22.5
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 428.74 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 22.1
Kitchen
- Description: large island with quartz countertops
- Level: Main
- Area: 141.57 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 12.1
Mud room
- Description: 2 closets & exterior door. This room could also be a cute sun porch or office.
- Level: Main
- Area: 157.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 16.6
Office
- Description: Currently being used as a 4th bedroom but no egress
- Level: Basement
- Area: 145.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 13.11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tiled Floors
- Windows: Vinyl Windows
- Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Den/Office,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,834 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,556
- Finished area below ground: 1,278
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street, RV Parking, Detached, Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation, Slab
- Garage spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Typical
Lot
- Size: 13.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 1311' x 438'
- Features: Many Trees, Level, Pond(s)
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Pole Building, Sauna, Storage Shed, Workshop, Bunkhouse
- Parcel number: 520001101320
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Duluth
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2024 | Sold | $530,000+6%$187/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6113674 | ||
| 5/18/2024 | Pending sale | $499,900$176/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6113674 | ||
| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,900+113.6%$176/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6113674 | ||
| 7/12/2007 | Sold | $234,000+310.5%$83/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #133281 | ||
| 3/25/2002 | Sold | $57,000$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,422 -0.9% | $407,700 |
| 2023 | $5,470 +13.5% | $407,700 +4.9% |
| 2022 | $4,818 +4% | $388,700 +25% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Homecroft Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Ordean East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.5 mi
- 10/10East Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.4 mi
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