This beautiful 5 acre setting in Fredenberg Township is sure to please outdoor enthusiasts. Large garden plot, close proximity to Fish and Island Lake boat launches and the Cloquet River. Snowmobile trails only 1/8 of a mile away. Hunt in the back yard or on nearby public land. Biskey Ponds Nordic Ski Trails and Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center are only a short drive away. Nearby Fredenberg Community Center has outdoor ice rink and playground. When it's time to relax, breathe in the magnificent conifers surrounding your oasis while sitting around the the campfire in your private back yard. or enjoy the oversized deck perfect for barbecuing and entertaining guests. This wonderful ranch style home has new LP Smartsiding, 3 bedrooms and full bath on the main floor, an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining space open to the new 20' x 20' living room addition with vaulted wood ceiling, ceiling fan, new mini split air conditioner, plank laminate floors, and new wood burning Country Hearth stove perfect for the days ahead. The stainless fridge, dishwasher, backsplash and countertops are new in 2018. The full bathroom has been updated with new vanity, faucets, lighting, and flooring. The spacious rec room also has a wood burning stove and brand new carpet. The large laundry/storage room has plenty of room to add another bthrm if desired. All this and two garages! The 30' x 36' vinyl sided garage with metal roof near the house sits on a slab with drain, is insulated, heated, has storage above the 10' 6' tall ceiling, 240 amp service, and a car lift. The other outbuilding is 24' x 56' with metal siding and roof, dirt floor, and electrical. Bonus features are Hermantown Schools, country living with easy access to town on a well maintained and plowed road, boiler heat installed in 2005, new well pump in 2007, and new Anderson windows in addition and on the front of house! Septic is compliant. Come take a look.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Bought with Anissa Priley• Coldwell Banker East West Duluth
Fish lake and Cloquet River only blocks away. Why pay those high taxes for lake frontage when you can walk to the river or Fish Lake. This Ranch home is ready to move in to with pines surrounding the property. The home features three bedrooms on the main floor and dinning room off kitchen just perfect for the right person to install a patio door to another deck. The lower level features a large Family room with a game room with a wood burning fire place for those cool nights. There is a work-out room and a large storage area great place for a second bathroom. The exterior has vinyl siding and metal roof. A special treat is the large 30 X 36 Detached garage and 24 X 56 pole building with two box stalls. All of this and in the Hermantown school district.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1
Mar 2, 2015
Price Changed
$215,500
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 2012
Sold
$190,000
$95/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR6000463
Apr 9, 2012
Listed
$199,900
$99/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR158546
May 23, 2011
Listed
$209,900
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 23, 1999
Sold
$120,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,056 (+1.9%)
$80,746 + $323,964
$404,710
2025
$3,982 (+9.7%)
$79,830 + $313,762
$393,592
2024
$3,630 (−1.2%)
$73,313 + $277,487
$350,800
2023
$3,674 (+1.5%)
$69,523 + $259,586
$329,109
2022
$3,618 (+27.5%)
$67,898 + $221,753
$289,651
2021
$2,838 (+11.8%)
$45,075 + $179,830
$224,905
2020
$2,538 (+10.2%)
$45,075 + $179,830
$224,905
2019
$2,304 (+2.6%)
$43,413 + $133,750
$177,163
2018
$2,246 (+0.7%)
$43,081 + $126,561
$169,642
2017
$2,230 (+24.7%)
$43,081 + $126,561
$169,642
2016
$1,788 (+8.8%)
$38,400 + $106,500
$144,900
2014
$1,644 (+30.2%)
$40,300 + $86,600
$126,900
2013
$1,263
$37,800 + $81,300
$119,100
Tax history for 5314 Taft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,056 (+1.9%)
$80,746 + $323,964
$404,710
2025
$3,982 (+9.7%)
$79,830 + $313,762
$393,592
2024
$3,630 (−1.2%)
$73,313 + $277,487
$350,800
2023
$3,674 (+1.5%)
$69,523 + $259,586
$329,109
2022
$3,618 (+27.5%)
$67,898 + $221,753
$289,651
2021
$2,838 (+11.8%)
$45,075 + $179,830
$224,905
2020
$2,538 (+10.2%)
$45,075 + $179,830
$224,905
2019
$2,304 (+2.6%)
$43,413 + $133,750
$177,163
2018
$2,246 (+0.7%)
$43,081 + $126,561
$169,642
2017
$2,230 (+24.7%)
$43,081 + $126,561
$169,642
2016
$1,788 (+8.8%)
$38,400 + $106,500
$144,900
2014
$1,644 (+30.2%)
$40,300 + $86,600
$126,900
2013
$1,263
$37,800 + $81,300
$119,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
365-0010-03646
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: 6
Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood, Propane, Ductless
Directions: Lavaque Rd North, left on Fish Lake Rd. Fish Lake Rd becomes Taft Rd just passed Fish Lake Dam Rd. House is on the left just passed Fish Lake Dam Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 365-0010-03646
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Hermantown Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi
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Hermantown Senior High School
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