Great wrap-around deck leads to a large 3 season porch and brings you to the family center point of convenient dining room/kitchen and family room overlooking quiet bay. Cabin faces east onto an undeveloped shoreline. Great sunrises and moonlit nights gathered around the outdoor fire ring or indoors around the table games. Great space for family and friends in this 4 BR home. Three large bedrooms and full bath on the upper floor, walk out lower level features bedroom, sauna, laundry and family room. Gentle elevation and sandy beach provide the ultimate in your lake shore living.
Great wrap-around deck leads to a large 3 season porch and brings you to the family center point of convenient dining room/kitchen and family room overlooking quiet bay. Cabin faces east onto an undeveloped shoreline. Great sunrises and moonlit nights gathered around the outdoor fire ring or indoors around the table games. Great space for family and friends in this 4 BR home. Three large bedrooms and full bath on the upper floor, walk out lower level features bedroom, sauna, laundry and family room. Gentle elevation and sandy beach provide the ultimate in your lake shore living.
LSAR #2217588
May 1, 2015
Sold
$365,000
$140/sq ft
Aug 11, 2014
Listed
$395,000
$152/sq ft
RAOR #113600
May 4, 2010
Sold
$275,000
$106/sq ft
Feb 26, 2010
Listed
$300,000
$115/sq ft
+3
GREAT VALUE! 3 Bdrm, 2 bath quality year-round home on Lake Vermilion's West End. 200' lot with gradual slope offers great views. Extra Features include: Large deck, 3 season porch, 2-stall garage, new septic system in 05', Sauna in Walk-Out basement. Priced right at $300,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3327999
Aug 30, 2007
Listing Removed
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Feb 13, 2007
Listed
$530,000
$204/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,480 (+4.1%)
$183,400 + $346,800
$530,200
2025
$5,262 (−6.1%)
$183,400 + $346,800
$530,200
2024
$5,602 (+10.5%)
$180,700 + $366,000
$546,700
2023
$5,070 (+3.7%)
$164,200 + $301,500
$465,700
2022
$4,888 (−0.7%)
$140,400 + $250,800
$391,200
2021
$4,922 (−2.1%)
$140,400 + $250,800
$391,200
2020
$5,026 (+10.5%)
$140,400 + $250,800
$391,200
2019
$4,548 (+4.9%)
$128,400 + $229,100
$357,500
2018
$4,334 (+1.2%)
$128,400 + $205,300
$333,700
2017
$4,284
$119,500 + $205,300
$324,800
2016
$4,288 (−2.5%)
$119,500 + $205,300
$324,800
2014
$4,396 (−6.2%)
$119,400 + $201,100
$320,500
2013
$4,688
$141,800 + $201,100
$342,900
Tax history for 8727 Metsa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,480 (+4.1%)
$183,400 + $346,800
$530,200
2025
$5,262 (−6.1%)
$183,400 + $346,800
$530,200
2024
$5,602 (+10.5%)
$180,700 + $366,000
$546,700
2023
$5,070 (+3.7%)
$164,200 + $301,500
$465,700
2022
$4,888 (−0.7%)
$140,400 + $250,800
$391,200
2021
$4,922 (−2.1%)
$140,400 + $250,800
$391,200
2020
$5,026 (+10.5%)
$140,400 + $250,800
$391,200
2019
$4,548 (+4.9%)
$128,400 + $229,100
$357,500
2018
$4,334 (+1.2%)
$128,400 + $205,300
$333,700
2017
$4,284
$119,500 + $205,300
$324,800
2016
$4,288 (−2.5%)
$119,500 + $205,300
$324,800
2014
$4,396 (−6.2%)
$119,400 + $201,100
$320,500
2013
$4,688
$141,800 + $201,100
$342,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.74 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,597
Year built
1976
Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
250-0040-00290
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street, On Street, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,665
Below Grade Finished Area: 936
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SF/Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Vermilion
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 240 x 283 x 240 x 55
Lot Size Acres: 0.73
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,376.14
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Location
Schools Information
School District: St. Louis County #2142
Location Information
Directions: North Vermilion Drive (Hwy. #24) approx. 8.5 miles to Raps, right on Raps Rd and continue to Metsa Rd. Left on Metsa Rd. to FN
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,597
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.74 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 250-0040-00290
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Duluth Area Association of REALTORS
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Schools
North Woods Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 7.9mi
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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