Looking for a million dollar view, but don't have a million dollars? Your ship just came in! Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 1 bath Observation Hill neighborhood home featuring panoramic views of Lake Superior and the Lift Bridge. There's a covered, open front porch to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine! You will appreciate the private backyard and patio for summer weekends! Inside, there's an eat in kitchen and pantry with beautiful hardwood floors through most of the home with a walk-out basement too! Fun fact: this home is just feet away from the famous former Duluth Incline Railway site Get in your daily steps on the stairway that covers much of the railway course just next door. Don't miss your opportunity for one of Duluth's best views at an affordable price. Get ready to fall in love!
Sold for $217,333 on 07/16/24
$217,333
627 W 5th St, Duluth, MN 55806
3beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$236,500 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$1,715 Estimated rent
Home value
$236,500
$203,000 - $274,000
$1,715/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:23pm
Listed by:
Jim Gruba 218-391-5978,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Conner Linde, MN 40559710
Real Estate Consultants
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6114615
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Hardwood floor, Lake, Aerial Lift Bridge, Park Point view
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Hardwood floor
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Hardwood floor
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Family room
- Description: Hardwood floor
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Description: Hardwood flooring, Lake view from picture window
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Ethernet Wired, Foyer-Entrance
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Vinyl Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Walkout,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,348
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Lake Superior, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake Superior
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Dimensions: 25' x 150'
- Features: High, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0101290901010
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum, Brick, Brick, Frame/Wood, Poured Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Duluth
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2024 | Sold | $217,333+8.7%$161/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114615 | ||
| 7/2/2024 | Pending sale | $199,900$148/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114615 | ||
| 6/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $199,900$148/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114615 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,558 +7% | $186,400 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,390 +12.1% | $170,200 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $2,132 +3.1% | $158,300 +23.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central Hillside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Myers-Wilkins ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Lincoln Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Denfeld Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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