1872 Lester River Rd is a 2,802 square foot house on a 10.2 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 03, 2022 for $725,000. Based on Redfin's Duluth data, we estimate the home's value is $898,023.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
10.2 acresLot Size
$320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$898,023
$173K since sold in January 2022$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 60.7% higher than the average sale price ($559K) of 6 comparable homes.
Stunning Timber Peg Home nestled on 10 acres! Custom built with LOVE and Detail in every way, this convenient Lester River Road location is absolutely priceless! This is your Scandinavian Retreat! Built with energy conservation specifications, unique & detailed features, and with the highest quality of materials. .. .this home is quite SPECIAL! Walk into Douglas fir brought in from Oregon. .. Beamed ceilings soar, the " Cronspisen" fireplace with its own foundation is stunning, Oak hardwood floors shine and the many built-ins provide custom/pretty spaces for you! Light surrounds you throughout this comfortable home & warm Timber Peg woods provide the attractive backdrop! The living room has access to a West Facing deck overlooking the Valley- great for entertaining! Enjoy the practical Kitchen with a pass through opening to the dining/living room! The kitchen becomes an excellent place to create with Birch Cabinetry, a "touch" faucet, granite countertops and a pantry for all your needs! The Main Level Master Suite is your haven with a sitting area, a tiled bath w/ in-floor heat, a soaking tub & walk in closet! 2 other bedrooms, a lofted art studio, an office . .. .each with its own unique features! The poured foundation in the open & unfinished lower level provides wide open space to finish to your own specifications- let the kids run down there or utilize for your ample storage! There is a dedicated workshop/ filtration area too! Additional Amenities include a metal roof, Cedar Siding , in floor heat, a garden area, and 10 gorgeous acres. .. All the quality, detail, energy efficiency and true Timber Peg custom beauty is being passed on to YOU!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,714 (+5.4%)
$81,700 + $747,000
$828,700
2025
$12,064 (+68.7%)
$79,400 + $732,700
$812,100
2024
$7,152 (+6.2%)
$76,200 + $428,800
$505,000
2023
$6,732 (−6.0%)
$76,200 + $372,800
$449,000
2022
$7,164 (+2.3%)
$67,300 + $367,600
$434,900
2021
$7,002 (−2.8%)
$67,300 + $366,600
$433,900
2020
$7,204 (−16.9%)
$67,300 + $366,600
$433,900
2019
$8,668 (+6.9%)
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2018
$8,108
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2017
$8,102 (+2.6%)
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2016
$7,898 (+12.0%)
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2014
$7,050 (+3.1%)
$93,100 + $366,400
$459,500
2013
$6,840
$93,000 + $362,600
$455,600
Tax history for 1872 Lester River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,714 (+5.4%)
$81,700 + $747,000
$828,700
2025
$12,064 (+68.7%)
$79,400 + $732,700
$812,100
2024
$7,152 (+6.2%)
$76,200 + $428,800
$505,000
2023
$6,732 (−6.0%)
$76,200 + $372,800
$449,000
2022
$7,164 (+2.3%)
$67,300 + $367,600
$434,900
2021
$7,002 (−2.8%)
$67,300 + $366,600
$433,900
2020
$7,204 (−16.9%)
$67,300 + $366,600
$433,900
2019
$8,668 (+6.9%)
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2018
$8,108
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2017
$8,102 (+2.6%)
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2016
$7,898 (+12.0%)
$139,600 + $382,000
$521,600
2014
$7,050 (+3.1%)
$93,100 + $366,400
$459,500
2013
$6,840
$93,000 + $362,600
$455,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RR-1
Residential-Rural 1 District
The RR-1 district is established to accommodate large-lot, single-family detached residential uses, typically surrounded by significant open space, on lots of at least 5 acres each. The district encourages distinctive neighborhoods with a semi-rural character. Complimentary uses such as limited agriculture, small-scale institutional uses, parks, minor utilities and certain temporary 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-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Custom/Designer/Estate
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DULUTH LANDS IN THE CITY
Living Sq. Ft: 2,802
Building Sq. Ft: 3,498
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: THAT PART OF W1/2 OF NE1/4 AND E1/2 OF NW1/4 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMM AT SE COR OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 THENCE S89DEG26'36"W ALONG S LINE OF NE1/4 1180.29 FT THENCE CONT ALONG SAME BEARING 1183.12 FT THENCE CONT ALONG SAME BEING 33 FT TO CENTERLINE OF LESTER RIVER RD BEING PT OF BEG THENCE N89DEG26'36"E ALONG S LINE 33 FT THENCE CONT ALONG SAME BEARING 1183.12 FT THENCE N00DEG33'54"W 376.71 FT THENCE S85DEG41'25"W 222.86 FT THENCE N81DEG 41'08"W 352.09 FT THENCE N89DEG52'15"W 227.03 FT THENCE S75DEG41'20"W 138.38 FT THENCE S48DEG11'05"W 208.04 FT THENCE S88DEG08'23"W TO CENTERLINE OF LESTER RIVER RD THENCE SWLY ALONG CENTERLINE TO PT OF BEG
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 696
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 444,312
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: DULUTH
Acres: 10.2
County Use Description: RES 1 UNIT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,802
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 010-2690-01207
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Lester Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Ordean East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
East Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
10/10
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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 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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