21 S 55th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55804
Lakeside/Lester Park- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,080 sqft
$250,000
Last Sold: Mar 13, 2026
4% over list $240K
$231/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,558/mo*
$250,000
Last Sold: Mar 13, 2026
4% over list $240K
$231/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,558/mo*
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,080 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,080 sqft
Price/Sqft
$231/sqft
Parking
Garage
About this House
Here it is! Affordable housing in Lakeside area. Be a block off of Lake Superior. Shopping, restaurants, gas stations and more are right around the corner. Blocks away from the Lester Park recreational area. This cozy home is ready for you to add your decorating and updating touches.
21 S 55th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55804 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,080 sqft single-family home in Lakeside/Lester Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $250,000 on Mar 13, 2026 (4% above the $239,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $239,400, with a rent estimate of $2,157/month.
Home Details for 21 S 55th Ave E
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Family/Rec Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-UpsNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1080 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups,Washer Hookup |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: Minnesota Power |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood Floors |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood Floors |
View Has a ViewView: Typical |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Off Street,Asphalt,Detached |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1080 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 10 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1925 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl, Frame/Wood |
Property Information Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 010283000300 |
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Price List Price: $239,900Price Per Sqft: $231/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Feb 10 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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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: 3484.8 sqft |
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Special Conditions: In Foreclosure |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 6123506Attribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1080 |
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Sherri Underthun, (218) 390-3184
My Place Realty, Inc.
Bought with: Nicki Conrad, (218) 391-6428, Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6123506

Price History for 21 S 55th Ave E
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/13/2026 | $250,000 | Sold | Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6123506 |
| 02/26/2025 | $243,439 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/14/2021 | $222,000 | Sold | Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6095773 |
| 04/08/2021 | $195,000 | Pending | Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6095773 |
| 04/06/2021 | $195,000 | Listed For Sale | Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6095773 |
| 04/03/2017 | $158,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/01/2017 | $157,500 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/01/2017 | $157,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 07/25/2013 | $113,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 06/14/2013 | $119,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/09/2013 | $126,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/30/2013 | $129,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/25/2013 | $134,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 07/10/2009 | $134,900 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Duluth
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$292K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$194
$7MoM
Available listings
256
2MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $3,710 |
| Assessment | $237,900 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 21 S 55th Ave E
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $270,000 | 10/24/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,786 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $228,500 | 03/20/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,152 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $247,500 | 11/07/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,220 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $265,000 | 12/30/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,560 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $277,000 | 11/07/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,108 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $290,000 | 05/29/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 999 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $172,751 | 12/23/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,670 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $320,000 | 09/08/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,375 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $385,900 | 07/02/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,220 |
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What Locals Say about Lakeside/Lester Park
At least 65 Trulia users voted on each feature.
97 % Say it's dog friendly
93 % Say parking is easy
92 % Say yards are well-kept
90 % Say there are sidewalks
85 % Say people would walk alone at night
84 % Say kids play outside
82 % Say there's wildlife
77 % Say car is needed
75 % Say it's quiet
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
70 % Say neighbors are friendly
69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say streets are well-lit
53 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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