Nice country home on 40 acres located just 30 miles from Virginia and 40 miles from Duluth. The main floor features a large kitchen and dining area, a spacious living room, a den which could be used as an office or possible bedroom, and a full bath. The upper level has two large bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Home can be heated with both wood and fuel oil and it has central air.
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Market trends in 55724, MN
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$256K
$6K MoM
Avg. days on market
42d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 9276 Melrude Rd
Date
Event
Price
RAOR #133768
Mar 30, 2018
Sold
$126,000
Jan 31, 2018
Listed
$134,900
Nice country home on 40 acres located just 30 miles from Virginia and 40 miles from Duluth. The main floor features a large kitchen and dining area, a spacious living room, a den which could be used as an office or possible bedroom, and a full bath. The upper level has two large bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Home can be heated with both wood and fuel oil and it has central air. Additional buildings include a 12x16 screen house, a 24x30 heated garage, a 20x24 shed, a 18x20 machine shed, and a chicken coop. There are deer stands and ATV trails, as well as acres of public land north and east of the property. Please note the property taxes have an exemption for the current owner.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4904109
Mar 30, 2018
Sold
$126,000
Feb 19, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 31, 2018
Listed
$134,900
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6032933
Mar 30, 2018
Sold
$126,000
Jan 31, 2018
Listed
$134,900
+16
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$902 (+13.6%)
$29,011 + $85,868
$114,879
2025
$794 (−26.3%)
$27,946 + $80,938
$108,884
2024
$1,078 (−16.8%)
$28,524 + $81,822
$110,346
2023
$1,296 (+3.5%)
$23,576 + $104,864
$128,440
2022
$1,252 (+5.4%)
$34,908 + $87,884
$122,792
2021
$1,188 (+7.4%)
$33,581 + $82,398
$115,979
2020
$1,106 (−3.0%)
$33,581 + $82,398
$115,979
2019
$1,140 (+834.4%)
$32,478 + $81,275
$113,753
2018
$122 (−1.6%)
$13,500
2017
$124
$13,500
2016
$124 (−13.9%)
$13,500
2014
$144
$17,000
2013
$144
$17,000
Tax history for 9276 Melrude Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$902 (+13.6%)
$29,011 + $85,868
$114,879
2025
$794 (−26.3%)
$27,946 + $80,938
$108,884
2024
$1,078 (−16.8%)
$28,524 + $81,822
$110,346
2023
$1,296 (+3.5%)
$23,576 + $104,864
$128,440
2022
$1,252 (+5.4%)
$34,908 + $87,884
$122,792
2021
$1,188 (+7.4%)
$33,581 + $82,398
$115,979
2020
$1,106 (−3.0%)
$33,581 + $82,398
$115,979
2019
$1,140 (+834.4%)
$32,478 + $81,275
$113,753
2018
$122 (−1.6%)
$13,500
2017
$124
$13,500
2016
$124 (−13.9%)
$13,500
2014
$144
$17,000
2013
$144
$17,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
305-0010-01020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Dimensions: 24x30
Garage Sq. Ft.: 720
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 9x11
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 10x12
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 13x14
Room Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 12x14
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14x14
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11x14
Room Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 9x11
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 10x12
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 13x14
Room Level: Upper
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 12x14
Room Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14x14
Room Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11x14
Room Level: Upper
Basement Information
Basement Features: Concrete
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Den
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Area: 863
Roof: Asphalt
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Gazebo, Hen House, Machine Shed, Workshop, Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,403
Lot Information
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Lot Size Area: 40
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 1320x1320
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Unpaved Streets
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $60
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $64
Tax Year: 2017
Tax With Assessments: $124
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
Fuel: Oil,Wood
Location
School Information
High School District: St. Louis County
School District Number: 2142
School District Phone: 218-749-8130
Location Information
Directions: Highway 53 to east on Comstock Lake Road to north on Melrude Road to FN on right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 305-0010-01020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1403
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
South Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 16.3mi
5/10
South Ridge Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 16.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Cotton, MN • 55724
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