COUNTRY CLOSE TO TOWN ON 10 ACRES! Absolutely gorgeous 10 acres just off the expressway & minutes to town is this 4 bedroom, 3 bath unique & solid home, complete with a POLE BUILDING AND A 2 CAR GARAGE WITH SHOP! Nestled off the road, enjoy privacy surrounded by trees! Windows all around the home bring the outside in! Walk up from the driveway, in to an open and UPDATED KITCHEN , a casual living room & dining area with a propane gas fireplace! Everyone can converse and enjoy each other in the same spacious areas! The kitchen is pretty with cabinet roll outs, new dishwasher, updated appliances and lots of counter space. plus, sliding doors that open to a south facing deck overlooking your land! 2 bedrooms and 2 baths grace the main level. The Master has its own 3/4 bath. A unique lower level has playroom/ rec space and 2 more bedrooms with a 3/4 bath! ( an unfinished sauna is yours for the making!) Windows stream light to each room and the laundry room has a door to "walk out" or to use as a fantastic kids' mudroom entry or for bringing in groceries! The BONUS AMENITIES: a Pole Building w/ concrete floor, metal roof and 2 man doors, a 2 car garage with a workshop area and a FULL HEATED SHOP! Newer septic, A. C. Condenser & another shed! It's your own oasis in the country with easy access to Lester River area, Lake Superior and all it has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 car garageParking
Bought with Kevin O'Brien• Messina & Associates Real Estate
Looking for a Spacious Home and Acreage? Add another Dimension to your Life! STOP and enjoy 20% additional living space, more natural light, and an open floor plan in this unique Octagon house sitting on 20 wonderful treed acres within the Duluth City Limits! New Natural hickory Kitchen with soft close cabinetry, 4 large Bdrms, 3 Baths, and a LL Family room- In addition there is a 28x48 Garage with workshop and a 36x54 Pole building with cement floor for all your hobbies, necessities and toys!
LSAR #6027957
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
$330,000
$112/sq ft
Apr 8, 2017
Listed
$349,900
$118/sq ft
+19
Looking for a Spacious Home and Acreage? Add another Dimension to your Life! STOP and enjoy 20% additional living space, more natural light, and an open floor plan in this unique Octagon house sitting on 20 wonderful treed acres within the Duluth City Limits! New Natural hickory Kitchen with soft close cabinetry, 4 large Bdrms, 3 Baths, and a LL Family room- In addition there is a 28x48 Garage with workshop and a 36x54 Pole building with cement floor for all your hobbies, necessities and toys! Septic is being replaced. .
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4814802
Apr 13, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2017
Listed
$349,900
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,898 (+5.2%)
$66,282 + $350,527
$416,809
2025
$5,606 (+5.5%)
$64,571 + $343,300
$407,871
2024
$5,314 (−6.6%)
$63,959 + $311,366
$375,325
2023
$5,690 (+8.6%)
$64,015 + $315,016
$379,031
2022
$5,240 (+2.7%)
$54,522 + $262,270
$316,792
2021
$5,102 (−3.0%)
$54,486 + $260,344
$314,830
2020
$5,260 (+18.6%)
$54,486 + $260,344
$314,830
2019
$4,434 (+11.7%)
$78,757 + $188,555
$267,312
2018
$3,968 (−1.9%)
$76,527 + $179,331
$255,858
2017
$4,046 (+11.2%)
$66,927 + $194,458
$261,385
2016
$3,638 (+31.7%)
$66,300 + $174,200
$240,500
2014
$2,762 (+2.4%)
$6,000 + $171,400
$177,400
2013
$2,698
$6,000 + $171,400
$177,400
Tax history for 275 Mcdonnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,898 (+5.2%)
$66,282 + $350,527
$416,809
2025
$5,606 (+5.5%)
$64,571 + $343,300
$407,871
2024
$5,314 (−6.6%)
$63,959 + $311,366
$375,325
2023
$5,690 (+8.6%)
$64,015 + $315,016
$379,031
2022
$5,240 (+2.7%)
$54,522 + $262,270
$316,792
2021
$5,102 (−3.0%)
$54,486 + $260,344
$314,830
2020
$5,260 (+18.6%)
$54,486 + $260,344
$314,830
2019
$4,434 (+11.7%)
$78,757 + $188,555
$267,312
2018
$3,968 (−1.9%)
$76,527 + $179,331
$255,858
2017
$4,046 (+11.2%)
$66,927 + $194,458
$261,385
2016
$3,638 (+31.7%)
$66,300 + $174,200
$240,500
2014
$2,762 (+2.4%)
$6,000 + $171,400
$177,400
2013
$2,698
$6,000 + $171,400
$177,400
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,550
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
010-2690-00228
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Off Street, RV Access/Parking, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Propane, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Free Standing
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,478
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,478
# 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: 330 x 1287
Lot Size Acres: 10
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,240
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Duluth #709
Location Information
Directions: North on Hwy 61 expressway to left on McDonnell Rd
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 010-2690-00228
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lester Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
8/10
Ordean East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
East Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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