Your Lakefront Escape Awaits on Little Pequaywan Lake Tucked among towering pines on a private, no-public-access lake just 30 minutes from Duluth, this rare gem offers 200 feet of pristine shoreline and year-round serenity. The 3-bedroom home captures breathtaking lake views and features a cozy, original fieldstone fireplace that sets the perfect cabin-in-the-woods vibe. Step out to the spacious 12x22 screened porch or unwind on the deck just off the primary bedroom—both just steps from the water’s edge. The original boathouse has been thoughtfully transformed into a charming guest house, ideal for hosting friends and family. A heated, insulated 32x28 three-car garage offers space for toys and gear, plus there’s an extra 16x22 garage perfect for a workshop. Entertain with ease on the expansive concrete patio, launch your boat from your private access, and enjoy all four seasons of outdoor adventure—boating, swimming, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing on nearby groomed trails. This peaceful lakefront retreat is the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and rustic comfort—don’t miss your chance to make it yours.
Sold for $422,500
$422,500
8896 W Branch Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
3beds
1,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.5 Acres Lot
$440,800 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$2,050 Estimated rent
Home value
$440,800
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Pristine shorelineCozy original fieldstone fireplaceBreathtaking lake viewsPrivate no-public-access lake
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Listed by:
Kevin O'Brien 218-310-3192,
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Jennifer Patterson, MN 40528084 |WI 98944
Century 21 Atwood
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6119272
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Mud Room, Pantry, 3 Season Porch
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: with a deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Other
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 18
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Partial,Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,136
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, RV Parking, Asphalt, Detached, Multiple, Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation
- Garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock, Built-in Barbecue
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Sand, Shore-Accessible)
- Body of water: Little Pequaywan
- Frontage length: 200
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 100
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Cul de Sac, Many Trees, High
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Lean-To, Storage Shed, Guest House, Other
- Parcel number: 502004000055 & 502004000050
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Coop Power & Light
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Drilled
- Utilities for property: DSL, Fiber Optic, Satellite
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $372/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $376,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,153
- Date on market: 5/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2025 | Sold | $422,500-6.1%$372/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119272 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Pending sale | $449,900$396/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119272 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Contingent | $449,900$396/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119272 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,900-10%$396/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119272 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listing removed | $499,900$440/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6116861 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2024 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$440/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6116861 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $524,900$462/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6116861 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,938 +17% | $376,700 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $2,512 -4.3% | $343,300 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $2,626 +9.3% | $310,000 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $2,402 | $286,500 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $2,402 | $264,800 |
| 2019 | $2,402 +5.2% | $264,800 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $2,284 +1.4% | $258,700 |
| 2017 | $2,252 -1.4% | $258,700 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $2,284 +1.1% | $257,600 +25.7% |
| 2015 | $2,260 +31.9% | $205,000 |
| 2014 | $1,714 +1.9% | $205,000 |
| 2013 | $1,683 +8.8% | $205,000 +7.3% |
| 2012 | $1,547 +14.6% | $191,000 -7.9% |
| 2011 | $1,350 -11.4% | $207,400 -7.8% |
| 2010 | $1,524 | $224,900 |
| 2009 | $1,524 +27.5% | $224,900 +21.4% |
| 2008 | $1,195 +28.9% | $185,300 +15% |
| 2007 | $927 -1.2% | $161,100 +15% |
| 2006 | $938 +36.8% | $140,100 +36.5% |
| 2004 | $686 +5.6% | $102,600 +12% |
| 2003 | $650 +39.5% | $91,600 +15.5% |
| 2002 | $466 +18.6% | $79,300 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $393 +4.8% | $73,100 +8.5% |
| 2000 | $375 | $67,400 |
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Neighborhood: 55803
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