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
$613Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie Adolphson• Adolphson Real Estate, Inc
Kenwood, located between Downtown Duluth and the wooded ridgelines above Chester Park, is a residential and campus-adjacent Duluth neighborhood with hillside streets and a trail-laced greenbelt feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kenwood Shopping Center area near Kenwood Avenue and Arrowhead Road, where small storefronts, everyday services, and steady foot traffic set the tempo. Classic mid-century houses and tidy postwar homes mix with pockets of newer infill along curving, tree-lined blocks. Chester Park’s creek corridor and ski trails shape daily routines more than a main drag. The College of St. Scholastica adds a collegiate rhythm and brick-and-ivy architecture. Nearby, the Tweed Museum of Art and the historic Glensheen Mansion anchor culture and local identity.
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Market insights
139 Howard Gnesen Rd · $1,200,000
DAYS ON MARKET
49 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,200,000
Median sale price in this area is $299,074. (75% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Has basement (no finished basement features listed)
One fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Upper-level den
Bathrooms
1 full bath
1 three-quarter bath
Kitchen
Kitchen (14 x 13)
Laundry & utility
Boiler-fired hot water and radiant heating
Heating & cooling
Boiler with hot water radiant heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Stucco and wood siding
Other exterior materials noted
Lot is approximately 2.34 acres
Home design
Residential property
Two levels
Parking
Detached/attached garage providing 1 garage space
Garage dimensions about 22 x 26
Construction
Foundation includes block, stone and other materials
Foundation dimensions approximately 25 x 36 (irregular)
Utilities
Private water source
Private sewer
Electric and natural gas fuel
Financial info
Annual taxes reported (2026)
Other
Above-grade living area reported as 1,956 square feet
Main level finished area about 1,089
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
$289/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR6001894
Jun 24, 2012
Listed
$699,000
$357/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR153808
Jun 22, 2010
Listed
$775,000
$396/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR148659
Aug 24, 2009
Listed
$775,000
$396/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR144476
Jan 19, 2009
Listed
$695,000
$355/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 2005
Sold
$75,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 2001
Sold
$130,000
$66/sq ft
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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,956
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total 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
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
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 139 Howard Gnesen Rd
$1,140,490
$60K under list price of $1.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $287K to $685K.