One-of-a-Kind Artisan Estate, rarely does a property redefine the standards of luxury and craftsmanship, but this one-owner estate does exactly that. Handcrafted by true Artisan and recognized by the Duluth Preservation Alliance, this custom 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home took four years of precise, meticulous construction to complete. It represents a level of thought, design, and care that simply cannot be matched. Exquisite Architectural Masterpiece. The 3BR/2BA residence is a showcase of museum-quality details and historic materials, curated and shaped by Doug McCorison himself: Historic Timbers: Hundreds-of-years-old Douglas Fir Timbers frame the interior spaces. Global Materials: Framing lumber was sourced directly from the Black Forest in Germany. Geometric Artistry: A striking round dining room serves as a central structural masterpiece. Exterior Excellence: Premium cedar siding is accented by custom redwood moldings and copper trim. Century-Grade Roof: Engineered to last with 80-year shingles, copper flashing, and copper gutters. A Fairy Tale Setting in the City Nestled on 2.34 private acres; the grounds offer total natural immersion while remaining right in town. The estate feels lifted from a fairy tale, surrounded by: Lush, mature woods and moss-covered bluffs. A peaceful private pond and dramatic rocky outcroppings. Direct adjacency to approximately 200 acres of protected green space for world-class hiking and skiing. Premium Outbuildings & Versatile Spaces. The estate functions as a multi-structured compound, perfect for guests, creators, or hobbyists: The "Lighthouse": An adorable, fully detached guest house full of character. The Studio: A bright, flexible workspace located above the detached garage. The Workshop: A spacious 2-car garage equipped for serious projects and storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
2.34 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie Adolphson• Adolphson Real Estate, Inc
Est. $2,306 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 139 Howard Gnesen Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7099274
Sep 22, 2026
Sold
$1,300,000
Aug 13, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 24, 2026
Listed
$1,200,000
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6126315
Sep 22, 2026
Sold
$1,300,000
Aug 4, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2026
Listed
$1,200,000
+94
One-of-a-Kind Artisan Estate, rarely does a property redefine the standards of luxury and craftsmanship, but this one-owner estate does exactly that. Handcrafted by true Artisan and recognized by the Duluth Preservation Alliance, this custom 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home took four years of precise, meticulous construction to complete. It represents a level of thought, design, and care that simply cannot be matched. Exquisite Architectural Masterpiece. The 3BR/2BA residence is a showcase of museum-quality details and historic materials, curated and shaped by Doug McCorison himself: Historic Timbers: Hundreds-of-years-old Douglas Fir Timbers frame the interior spaces. Global Materials: Framing lumber was sourced directly from the Black Forest in Germany. Geometric Artistry: A striking round dining room serves as a central structural masterpiece. Exterior Excellence: Premium cedar siding is accented by custom redwood moldings and copper trim. Century-Grade Roof: Engineered to last with 80-year shingles, copper flashing, and copper gutters. A Fairy Tale Setting in the City Nestled on 2.34 private acres; the grounds offer total natural immersion while remaining right in town. The estate feels lifted from a fairy tale, surrounded by: Lush, mature woods and moss-covered bluffs. A peaceful private pond and dramatic rocky outcroppings. Direct adjacency to approximately 200 acres of protected green space for world-class hiking and skiing. Premium Outbuildings & Versatile Spaces. The estate functions as a multi-structured compound, perfect for guests, creators, or hobbyists: The "Lighthouse": An adorable, fully detached guest house full of character. The Studio: A bright, flexible workspace located above the detached garage. The Workshop: A spacious 2-car garage equipped for serious projects and storage.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR6011799
Aug 31, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2014
Listed
$566,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR6001894
Jun 24, 2012
Listed
$699,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR153808
Jun 22, 2010
Listed
$775,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR148659
Aug 24, 2009
Listed
$775,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR144476
Jan 19, 2009
Listed
$695,000
Public Records
Apr 15, 2005
Sold
$75,000
Public Records
May 9, 2001
Sold
$130,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,848 (+17.4%)
$61,300 + $542,800
$604,100
2025
$7,538 (−5.3%)
$107,900 + $433,300
$541,200
2024
$7,964 (+3.5%)
$107,900 + $444,200
$552,100
2023
$7,692 (+10.3%)
$100,800 + $410,000
$510,800
2022
$6,972 (+2.1%)
$83,600 + $339,500
$423,100
2021
$6,828 (+11.2%)
$83,600 + $339,500
$423,100
2020
$6,140 (+11.8%)
$83,600 + $339,500
$423,100
2019
$5,492 (+0.8%)
$81,938 + $250,223
$332,161
2018
$5,446 (+19.9%)
$81,837 + $250,215
$332,052
2017
$4,544 (+2.5%)
$74,095 + $219,480
$293,575
2016
$4,432 (−1.1%)
$74,100 + $219,500
$293,600
2014
$4,480 (+0.4%)
$65,600 + $224,900
$290,500
2013
$4,463
$9,100 + $286,900
$296,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,956
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
010-3470-01010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-1
Residential-Traditional District
The R-1 district is established to accommodate traditional neighborhoods of single-family detached residences, duplexes and townhouses on moderately sized lots. This district is intended to be used primarily in established neighborhoods. Many of the dimensional standards in this district require development and redevelopment to be consistent with development patterns, building scale, and building location of nearby areas. Uses are allowed as shown in Table 50-19.8.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Park & open space
May 15, 2025 • Active
Solar building residential - rooftop mounted
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Dimensions: 22 x 26
Garage Sq. Ft.: 572
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 26 x 22
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 20 x 12
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14 x 17
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 20 x 12
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.6
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Boiler, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling Information: Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Area: 1,089
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other, Stucco, Wood
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,956
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,956
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2.343
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.34 acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,848
Tax Year: 2026
Tax With Assessments: $8,848
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Duluth
School District Number: 709
School District Phone: 2183368700
Location Information
Directions: North on Howard Gnesen, property is just before Middle Road, sign on property.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,956
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 010-3470-01010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1956
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 1089
Building Area Total: 1956
Foundation Details: Block, Other, Stone
Foundation Dimensions: 25 x 36 irr.
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Homecroft Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Ordean East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
East Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
10/10
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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 90° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
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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Historical weather
Duluth, MN • 55811
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Duluth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$997,000 – $1.21M
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