Unwrap this golden opportunity for the holiday season! This home has so much potential just waiting for the right person to finish the dream. Three main floor bedrooms, a spacious living room, and dining area along with a sunny kitchen are all situated on the main floor. The basement has room for a bedroom or two, a recreation room and dedicated laundry space. The walls have already been insulated on the window and door side. There is even a stub for another bathroom! The compliant septic system is sized for 4 bedrooms and was installed in 2021. The current owner upgraded the heating system with all new duct work and propane furnace. Upstairs has new flooring and the house has had extensive electrical upgrades. This country living retreat is aprox. 10 mins from Lake Superior and Brighton Beach and 15 mins from downtown Duluth.
Solitude and country living! This house has so much potential and room to grow! The home sits on 10 acres with abundant wildlife, and a storage shed for any needs. Lot is large enough to build the garage that suits your needs, big or small! A NEW SEPTIC is planned for this summer. Enter in through the front door, and you will find a dining room combined with living room and kitchen, for a fairly open feel. Vaulted ceilings throughout the main level, makes each room feel even larger. Three bedrooms on the main floor, with main floor bathroom. The basement is a blank slate, ready for your finishes! Two egress windows already installed with walk-out access further increases possibilities. This home is made even better, as it has been PRE-inspected to help put all potential buyers at ease!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,098 (+11.0%)
$63,586 + $121,598
$185,184
2025
$1,890 (−5.2%)
$59,648 + $111,584
$171,232
2024
$1,994 (−4.0%)
$62,754 + $115,499
$178,253
2023
$2,078 (+8.2%)
$60,241 + $115,178
$175,419
2022
$1,920 (+7.7%)
$34,452 + $110,992
$145,444
2021
$1,782 (−2.8%)
$31,220 + $104,523
$135,743
2020
$1,834 (+0.5%)
$31,220 + $104,523
$135,743
2019
$1,824 (+16.3%)
$31,220 + $104,523
$135,743
2018
$1,568 (−2.2%)
$30,074 + $95,096
$125,170
2017
$1,604 (+12.2%)
$28,310 + $96,860
$125,170
2016
$1,430 (−1.6%)
$26,300 + $81,000
$107,300
2014
$1,453 (+3.0%)
$26,300 + $81,000
$107,300
2013
$1,410
$26,300 + $81,000
$107,300
Tax history for 5966 Lakewood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,098 (+11.0%)
$63,586 + $121,598
$185,184
2025
$1,890 (−5.2%)
$59,648 + $111,584
$171,232
2024
$1,994 (−4.0%)
$62,754 + $115,499
$178,253
2023
$2,078 (+8.2%)
$60,241 + $115,178
$175,419
2022
$1,920 (+7.7%)
$34,452 + $110,992
$145,444
2021
$1,782 (−2.8%)
$31,220 + $104,523
$135,743
2020
$1,834 (+0.5%)
$31,220 + $104,523
$135,743
2019
$1,824 (+16.3%)
$31,220 + $104,523
$135,743
2018
$1,568 (−2.2%)
$30,074 + $95,096
$125,170
2017
$1,604 (+12.2%)
$28,310 + $96,860
$125,170
2016
$1,430 (−1.6%)
$26,300 + $81,000
$107,300
2014
$1,453 (+3.0%)
$26,300 + $81,000
$107,300
2013
$1,410
$26,300 + $81,000
$107,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1975
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
St. Louis County
APN
485-0010-05993
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Window Features: Wood Frames
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,080
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Many Trees, Rolling Slope
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 330 x 1320
Lot Size Acres: 10
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,052
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Duluth #709
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 61 to Lakewood Rd. Home just north of Lismore Rd
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 485-0010-05993
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Lakewood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
Ordean East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.9mi
7/10
East Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
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