Complete privacy nestled in 50 rolling, wooded acres, north of Duluth. Unique 4 BR/4BA open concept home plus attached 2 BR/1Ba apartment. Architect-designed with a Scandinavian feel, most windows face south, creating a passive solar home with lots of natural light. This one-of-a-kind treasure contains lofted bedrooms, a library, multiple balconies, soaring ceilings, a sauna, hardwood floors throughout, and a chef's kitchen with a walk-in refrigerator, pantry and three ovens. Third floor Crows nest has panoramic view for miles. The sun room, huge wraparound deck and the screened playhouse draw people to the outside. Hobby barn has hay loft, tack room, and storage lean-to. Lots of windows. Home is inspected and warranted. Lots of beautiful cross country ski trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
50 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Bought with Lil Stocke• Edina Realty, Inc. - Duluth
Source:LSAR #6074058
Redfin Estimate
$1,013,071
$729K since sold in September 2021$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 29.9% higher than the average sale price ($780K) of 6 comparable homes.
Complete privacy nestled in 50 rolling, wooded acres, north of Duluth. Unique 4 BR/4BA open concept home plus attached 2 BR/1Ba apartment. Architect-designed with a Scandinavian feel, most windows face south, creating a passive solar home with lots of natural light. This one-of-a-kind treasure contains lofted bedrooms, a library, multiple balconies, soaring ceilings, a sauna, hardwood floors throughout, and a chef's kitchen with a walk-in refrigerator, pantry and three ovens. Third floor Crows nest has panoramic view for miles. The sun room, huge wraparound deck and the screened playhouse draw people to the outside. Hobby barn has hay loft, tack room, and storage lean-to. Lots of windows. Home is inspected and warranted. Lots of beautiful cross country ski trails.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,662 (+6.8%)
$100,700 + $767,600
$868,300
2025
$9,986 (+11.9%)
$99,800 + $743,900
$843,700
2024
$8,926 (+9.3%)
$97,300 + $639,500
$736,800
2023
$8,170 (+7.5%)
$93,900 + $549,600
$643,500
2022
$7,598 (+15.2%)
$128,900 + $459,700
$588,600
2021
$6,594 (−2.7%)
$122,900 + $407,000
$529,900
2020
$6,778 (+14.5%)
$122,900 + $407,000
$529,900
2019
$5,922 (+6.0%)
$122,826 + $349,654
$472,480
2018
$5,586 (+8.2%)
$122,826 + $349,654
$472,480
2017
$5,164 (+6.6%)
$122,179 + $301,796
$423,975
2016
$4,844 (+7.0%)
$138,300 + $258,500
$396,800
2014
$4,525 (+3.0%)
$125,600 + $228,900
$354,500
2013
$4,391
$102,100 + $249,700
$351,800
Tax history for 4244 Emerson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,662 (+6.8%)
$100,700 + $767,600
$868,300
2025
$9,986 (+11.9%)
$99,800 + $743,900
$843,700
2024
$8,926 (+9.3%)
$97,300 + $639,500
$736,800
2023
$8,170 (+7.5%)
$93,900 + $549,600
$643,500
2022
$7,598 (+15.2%)
$128,900 + $459,700
$588,600
2021
$6,594 (−2.7%)
$122,900 + $407,000
$529,900
2020
$6,778 (+14.5%)
$122,900 + $407,000
$529,900
2019
$5,922 (+6.0%)
$122,826 + $349,654
$472,480
2018
$5,586 (+8.2%)
$122,826 + $349,654
$472,480
2017
$5,164 (+6.6%)
$122,179 + $301,796
$423,975
2016
$4,844 (+7.0%)
$138,300 + $258,500
$396,800
2014
$4,525 (+3.0%)
$125,600 + $228,900
$354,500
2013
$4,391
$102,100 + $249,700
$351,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GNESEN TOWN OF
Living Sq. Ft: 4,282
Building Sq. Ft: 4,282
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: S1/2 OF W1/2 OF NW1/4 EX WLY 990 FT & INC W1/2 OF E1/2 OF NW1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 820
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,178,000
Municipality Name: GNESEN TWP
Acres: 50
Zoning Code: MUNS
County Use Description: RES 1 UNIT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,282
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 50 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 375-0010-06641
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Homecroft Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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Ordean East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.5mi
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East Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 88° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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