SOLD AUG 31, 2026

Sold on aug 2026

$900,000

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6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

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Nestled on 7 private acres with 225 feet of sandy Lake shoreline, this exceptional waterfront retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and year-round comfort. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with warm Northwoods character, dual fuel heating, and in-floor heat for added comfort throughout the seasons. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath guest cottage with LP furnace provides ideal space for guests, extended family, or additional rental potential. Enjoy endless summer days on the sandy beach frontage, perfect for swimming, boating, and lakeside entertaining. The property includes two private docks, a boathouse, sauna, gazebo, raspberry patch, apple trees, and strawberry plants, creating the ultimate lake lifestyle. Built for both adventure and convenience, the impressive 40x64 steel pole building features extra-thick steel construction, 14-foot ceilings, 5-inch reinforced concrete slab with rebar, oversized 12x12 and 10x12 doors, and two RV plug-ins. An additional 21x26 finished area houses an endless exercise pool with jets for year-round enjoyment. A heated garage adds even more functionality for storage, hobbies, or recreational equipment. This rare Island Lake property combines stunning natural beauty, quality construction, and unmatched amenities in one extraordinary package.

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

7 acresLot Size

14 car garageParking

Listed by Tom Little • RE/MAX Results

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7076929

Redfin Estimate

$880,881

$19K since sold in August 2026$15K since October

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This home's estimate is 67.6% higher than the average sale price ($526K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$635,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
6908 W Van Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$405,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,016 sq ft
3190 Troy Brett Trl, Duluth, MN 55804
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$430,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
5957 Sunny Ln, Duluth, MN 55811
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$535,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,960 sq ft
4936 Tomak Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$615,000
E
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
3517 Juten Dr, Duluth, MN 55803
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$533,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,120 sq ft
5370 Ugstad Rd, Duluth, MN 55811

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Market trends in 55803, MN

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$397K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$340,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
38 E Owatonna St, Duluth, MN 55803
$249,900
2 beds1 bath1,245 sq ft
3809 Elysian Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
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Sale and tax history for 6848 Bear Island Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6125374

Aug 31, 2026

Sold

$900,000

Jul 31, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 30, 2026

Price Changed

$995,000

Jun 4, 2026

Price Changed

$1,095,000

May 19, 2026

Listed

$1,195,000

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NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7076929

Aug 31, 2026

Sold

$900,000

Aug 3, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 13, 2026

Relisted

—

Jul 6, 2026

Contingent

—

Jun 30, 2026

Price Changed

$995,000

Jun 4, 2026

Price Changed

$1,095,000

May 19, 2026

Listed

$1,195,000

Public Records

Sep 14, 2023

Sold

$136,552

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6.51 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,800

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

St. Louis County

APN

365-0090-00160

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Multiple Garages
Garage Spaces: 14
Garage Sq. Ft.: 952

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Guest House
Room Dimensions: 26x20
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 20x10.3
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 36x17
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Dimensions: 9x16

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Sauna
Room Dimensions: 9x15

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Kitchen/Dining Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Ductless Mini-Split, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Information: Ductless Mini-Split

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Area: 1,800
Roof: Asphalt

Exterior Features
Patio Porch Type: Patio
Exterior Features: Wood

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Waterfront Feet: 225
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: N

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,800
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,800
Amenities: Other,Patio,Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $34

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,432
Tax Year: 2026
Tax With Assessments: $6,466

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Electric

Location

School Information
High School District: Hermantown
School District Number: 700
School District Phone: 2187299313

Location Information
Directions: Rice lake Rd, left on Emerson Rd, right to Bever River Rd, left on Fish Lake Rd, follow to Taft Rd, then right on Bear Island Rd, property on right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 365-0090-00160

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1800
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 1800
Building Area Total: 1800
Foundation Details: Slab
Foundation Dimensions: 36x50+20x25
Levels: One

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Schools

Hermantown Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 12.2mi

8/10

Hermantown Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.2mi

10/10

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Historical weather

Duluth, MN • 55803

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sun exposure

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Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Duluth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$837,000 – $1.01M

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Home values near 6848 Bear Island Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
6828 Bear Island Road, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2991 Sq. Ft.	$943,122
5196 2nd Avenue, Duluth, MN 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1264 Sq. Ft.	$654,270

Address	Redfin Estimate
5263 1st Avenue, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$457,721
5265 1st Avenue, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1071 Sq. Ft.	$491,077

Address	Redfin Estimate
5233 1st Avenue, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$749,043
6826 2nd Avenue North, Duluth, MN 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$985,482

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