5495 Taft Rd is a gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath home in rural Duluth! This well cared for home sits on 5 beautiful acres just 5 minutes from both Island and Fish Lakes, Cloquet River and less than 20 minutes from downtown Duluth. Vaulted ceilings, large windows, and an open floor plan with gas fireplaces give this home a spacious, warm feel. Extra spaces add to this feel, like the huge family room, the extra living space downstairs and a nice 1.5 car garage. Two big decks and a private back yard offer plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. This dream home could be yours - All of this in the Hermantown School District, schedule a showing today!
One of a kind hand scribed log home! Rustic log home only blocks from Cloquet River, Fish Lk. & Island Lk. This home features open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, frpl in LR & FR. Unique custom design. Master suite w/ bath & walk-in closet plus patio door to deck. Diamond Willow stair railings, 2 gas River Pack fireplaces and reclaimed hardwood flooring. All of this in the Hermantown School district. Septic has been tested and is compliant.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR161077
Nov 22, 2011
Listed
$219,900
$96/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR159617
Jul 22, 2011
Listed
$239,900
$105/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR157986
Apr 21, 2011
Listed
$239,900
$105/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3983750
Dec 15, 2010
Listing Removed
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Oct 22, 2010
Listed
$269,000
$118/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR155760
Oct 22, 2010
Listed
$249,900
$109/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3514977
Aug 4, 2008
Listing Removed
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Mar 19, 2008
Listed
$284,900
$125/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR139095
Mar 19, 2008
Listed
$284,900
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,448 (+2.1%)
$51,919 + $290,879
$342,798
2025
$3,378 (+9.5%)
$51,350 + $281,420
$332,770
2024
$3,084 (−1.0%)
$47,458 + $249,496
$296,954
2023
$3,114 (+2.6%)
$45,084 + $233,013
$278,097
2022
$3,036 (+31.7%)
$43,931 + $198,305
$242,236
2021
$2,306 (−11.4%)
$30,305 + $151,436
$181,741
2020
$2,602 (+0.9%)
$30,305 + $151,436
$181,741
2019
$2,580 (+2.4%)
$33,500 + $167,400
$200,900
2018
$2,520 (+0.7%)
$33,500 + $159,500
$193,000
2017
$2,502 (+15.9%)
$33,500 + $159,500
$193,000
2016
$2,158 (−15.0%)
$32,400 + $145,200
$177,600
2014
$2,538 (+28.9%)
$36,800 + $160,900
$197,700
2013
$1,970
$35,000 + $153,200
$188,200
Tax history for 5495 Taft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,448 (+2.1%)
$51,919 + $290,879
$342,798
2025
$3,378 (+9.5%)
$51,350 + $281,420
$332,770
2024
$3,084 (−1.0%)
$47,458 + $249,496
$296,954
2023
$3,114 (+2.6%)
$45,084 + $233,013
$278,097
2022
$3,036 (+31.7%)
$43,931 + $198,305
$242,236
2021
$2,306 (−11.4%)
$30,305 + $151,436
$181,741
2020
$2,602 (+0.9%)
$30,305 + $151,436
$181,741
2019
$2,580 (+2.4%)
$33,500 + $167,400
$200,900
2018
$2,520 (+0.7%)
$33,500 + $159,500
$193,000
2017
$2,502 (+15.9%)
$33,500 + $159,500
$193,000
2016
$2,158 (−15.0%)
$32,400 + $145,200
$177,600
2014
$2,538 (+28.9%)
$36,800 + $160,900
$197,700
2013
$1,970
$35,000 + $153,200
$188,200
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
365-0010-01476
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Propane, Electric