1502 Brainerd Ave
Duluth, MN 55811
Chester Park/UMD- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,452 sqft (on 0.57 acres)
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,452 sqft
(on 0.57 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Welcome to this spacious one owner raised ranch nestled in Duluth's Kenwood neighborhood, offering over a half-acre lot bordering the tranquil Bagley Nature Center. This property features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a two-car attached garage providing convenience and storage space. The main level boasts a combined dining area and kitchen, a half bath, a full bath, a deck overlooking the scenic backyard, two bedrooms, and a living room flooded with natural light from large windows and wood fireplace. Descend to the lower level to find a comfortable family room with a wood fireplace, three additional bedrooms, a full bath, a sauna with a shower, laundry room, and ample storage space. While this home requires some TLC, it presents a fantastic opportunity for renovation to create your dream home. Enjoy direct access to Bagley Nature Center, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, and unwind in the sauna after a long day.
1502 Brainerd Ave, Duluth, MN 55811 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,452 sqft single-family home in Chester Park/UMD, built in 1967. It last sold for $421,000 on Jun 14, 2024 (6% above the $399,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $516,500, with a rent estimate of $3,204/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 1502 Brainerd Ave
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Finished,Bath,Bedrooms,Family/Rec Room,FireplaceNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2452 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Fireplace(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace S |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, BasementHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: Minnesota Power |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 1 |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Foundation: Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1352 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1100 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 1 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1967 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Stone, Wood, Frame/Wood |
Property Information Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 010191500040 & 010434500472 |
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Price List Price: $399,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri May 03 2024 |
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MLS Status: SOLD |
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Direction & Address City: Duluth |
School Information High School District: Duluth #709 |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.57 acres |
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BasementMls Number: 6113457Attribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1352 |
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Michael Messina, (218) 349-6455
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Bought with: Brenna Fahlin, (218) 330-7127, Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6113457

Price History for 1502 Brainerd Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/14/2024 | $421,000 | Sold | Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6113457 |
| 05/04/2024 | $399,000 | Pending | Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6113457 |
| 05/02/2024 | $399,000 | Listed For Sale | Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6113457 |
Market trends in Duluth
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$282K
$4.21KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$189
$7MoM
Available listings
254
71MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $5,692 |
| Assessment | $438,100 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1502 Brainerd Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.17 | Single-Family Home | $537,500 | 06/19/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,280 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $462,000 | 05/29/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,860 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $580,000 | 10/27/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,220 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $285,000 | 03/24/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,508 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $339,000 | 07/01/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,016 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $464,000 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 3 | 2,591 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $480,000 | 05/22/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,900 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $365,000 | 06/26/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,688 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $450,000 | 11/26/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,274 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $345,000 | 09/26/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
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What Locals Say about Chester Park/UMD
At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.
93 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say there's wildlife
77 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say car is needed
75 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
73 % Say people would walk alone at night
66 % Say parking is easy
64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say it's quiet
48 % Say kids play outside
47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
43 % Say streets are well-lit
36 % Say there are community events
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