Step into a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with this well-preserved home with mid-century features, lovingly maintained by its owner for many, many years! Nestled on a beautiful, wooded, and private 2.91-acre lot, connecting to Hartley Nature Center, this home offers a serene retreat with ample space and timeless charm! The walk-out basement includes a cozy family room, a versatile home office, a bathroom, and a bar, perfect for entertaining or unwinding! You can't miss the sauna on this level, great to use year-round! The main floor features three sizable bedrooms and a full bathroom, complete with authentic mid-century touches in the vanity and lighting. The living and dining room form an open-concept space with large banks of windows that provide sunny views of the wooded property. Cool days and nights are a breeze with the homes beautiful wood burning fireplace, with special accents from a local shop! A cantilevered partial wrap-around deck offers a delightful outdoor space to enjoy the natural surroundings. The mid-century kitchen boasts ample counter and cabinet space, maintaining its original charm with timeless cabinetry and lighting features! The home includes a whole house ventilation system and has been completely soundproofed! Additionally, an oversized 4+ stall heated garage is ideal for additional storage or a workshop. This exceptional property combines the best of a well-cared for home with solid bones and classic design features, set on a picturesque lot that offers peace and privacy! Steps out your back door to local hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails but just minutes from town! Don’t miss this unique opportunity – this home hasn’t been available for the last 50 years! An additional lot can be included in the sale right next door!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
4.25 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Contact: ***
Bought with Brenna Fahlin• Messina & Associates Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
010-3470-00110
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ductless
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,314
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,315
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 290 x 437+439 x 133
Lot Size Acres: 4.25
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,885
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Duluth #709
Location Information
Directions: North on Howard Gnesen Road - Turn Right onto North Road, home will be on the left and can be accessed from both driveways.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 010-3470-00110
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: ***
Around this home
Schools
Homecroft Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Ordean East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
East Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.