OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2018 for $234K

$400,443

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,597/mo

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2,184

sq ft

2478 Smith River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

About this home

If you're looking to get out from the city a little bit, live self sufficiently, have some animals like goats, pigs, chickens & lots of gardens, enjoy the peace & quiet of country living. .. .. .then look no further! This awesome rambler has all you need! New solar panels & heating units were installed in 2013 which make heating extremely affordable (plus there's a wood burning stove in the lower level as well). A new septic was also installed in Dec 2013. This well built home also boast newer windows, hardwood floors, new flooring in the kitchen & dining room & new paint throughout. The main floor has a wonderfully open feeling between the kitchen, dining & living rooms. 3 main floor bedrooms along with a full bath. The lower level has another legal bedroom, another that's being used as a den/office/bedroom, a walk out family room with wood burning stove & another bathroom. Plus there's a huge workshop/storage room & utility space.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Real Estate Consultants

Bought with John Doberstein • RE/MAX Results

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Redfin Estimate

$400,443

$166K since sold in December 2018$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 28.2% lower than the average sale price ($558K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$585,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,205 sq ft
297 E 2nd St, Knife River, MN 55609
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$500,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,298 sq ft
3751 Martin Rd, Rice Lake, MN 55803
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$530,000
C
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
3069 E Lismore Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
SOLD JAN 13, 2026
$589,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,424 sq ft
5113 Eagle Lake Rd, Rice Lake, MN 55803
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$645,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,804 sq ft
3273 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$496,000
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
5211 Albert Olson Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

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$2,185/mo

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Market trends in 55804, MN

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$379K

$21K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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3810 E 4th St, Duluth, MN 55804
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2 beds2 baths2,695 sq ft
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OPEN OCT 24, 1PM TO 3PM
$475,000
3 beds2 baths1,612 sq ft
5217 Norwood St, Duluth, MN 55804
$699,900
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Sale history for 2478 Smith River Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 11, 2018

Sold

$234,091

$107/sq ft

LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6079595

Dec 7, 2018

Sold

$234,000

$107/sq ft

Nov 5, 2018

Listed

$259,900

$119/sq ft

RASM #4593462

Aug 8, 2014

Sold

$198,000

$91/sq ft

Mar 24, 2014

Listed

$196,000

$90/sq ft

Priced under 200K, this home has all the room you need and is extremity well-built and designed. The present owner has put extra effort into making the home as energy-efficient as possible, and continues to make improvement without adjusting the price. Newer windows, wood stove, and energy-efficient electric heat storage units. This June will have installed Solar Panel System and another heat storage system. Hard to believe the low utility cost for this home, and while you reduce Carbon. .. .. self-sufficiency is at your finger tips. The main living area is large and spacious: Eat-in kitchen, living room that overlooks the gardens, informal dining between the kitchen and living areas. 3 bedrooms on the main level, with an additional 2 offices and work shop on lower level. Walk-out level with updated family room including wood stove and ceramic tile. Perennial and vegetable gardens, 3 car garage and storage building. New Septic System was installed December 2013.

LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6009904

Aug 8, 2014

Sold

$198,000

$91/sq ft

Mar 24, 2014

Listed

$196,000

$90/sq ft

+12

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR6009904

Apr 18, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Mar 24, 2014

Listed

$196,000

$90/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR6006746

Jun 19, 2013

Listed

$190,000

$87/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR147569

Jun 30, 2009

Listed

$195,000

$89/sq ft

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR142695

Sep 5, 2008

Listed

$208,900

$96/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 3, 1999

Sold

$100,000

$46/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,946 (+10.8%)

$61,130 + $202,098

$263,228

2025

$2,660 (−3.8%)

$57,753 + $186,073

$243,826

2024

$2,764 (−4.6%)

$59,848 + $189,691

$249,539

2023

$2,898 (+1.5%)

$57,492 + $189,431

$246,923

2022

$2,854 (+7.0%)

$35,675 + $183,126

$218,801

2021

$2,668 (−2.8%)

$32,682 + $173,475

$206,157

2020

$2,746 (−6.2%)

$32,682 + $173,475

$206,157

2019

$2,928 (+24.5%)

$35,400 + $187,900

$223,300

2018

$2,352 (+4.7%)

$31,628 + $158,506

$190,134

2017

$2,246 (+12.0%)

$29,548 + $147,833

$177,381

2016

$2,006 (−1.9%)

$27,900 + $124,800

$152,700

2014

$2,044 (+2.9%)

$27,900 + $124,800

$152,700

2013

$1,987

$27,900 + $124,800

$152,700

Tax history for 2478 Smith River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,946 (+10.8%)

$61,130 + $202,098

$263,228

2025

$2,660 (−3.8%)

$57,753 + $186,073

$243,826

2024

$2,764 (−4.6%)

$59,848 + $189,691

$249,539

2023

$2,898 (+1.5%)

$57,492 + $189,431

$246,923

2022

$2,854 (+7.0%)

$35,675 + $183,126

$218,801

2021

$2,668 (−2.8%)

$32,682 + $173,475

$206,157

2020

$2,746 (−6.2%)

$32,682 + $173,475

$206,157

2019

$2,928 (+24.5%)

$35,400 + $187,900

$223,300

2018

$2,352 (+4.7%)

$31,628 + $158,506

$190,134

2017

$2,246 (+12.0%)

$29,548 + $147,833

$177,381

2016

$2,006 (−1.9%)

$27,900 + $124,800

$152,700

2014

$2,044 (+2.9%)

$27,900 + $124,800

$152,700

2013

$1,987

$27,900 + $124,800

$152,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

St. Louis County

APN

485-0010-06145

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood, Electric, Solar

Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Finished, Partially Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,248
Below Grade Finished Area: 936
# of Stories Total: 1

Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 440 x 495
Lot Size Acres: 5

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,352

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

Schools Information
High School District: Duluth #709

Location Information
Directions: Jean Duluth to Zimmerman to Cant to Smith River Rd

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 485-0010-06145

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

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Schools

Lakewood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi

9/10

Ordean East Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.0mi

7/10

East Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° 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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Estimated sale price

$381,000 – $461,000

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Home values near 2478 Smith River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2447 Smith River Road, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$395,720
2426 Smith River Road, Duluth, MN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$442,926

Address	Redfin Estimate
2467 Smith River Road, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$355,766
2360 Smith River Road, Duluth, MN 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1860 Sq. Ft.	$517,968

Address	Redfin Estimate
2513 Smith River Road, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	—
2402 Smith River Road, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	—

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