3986 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
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OFF MARKET

$698,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,184 sqft (on 35.43 acres)

3986 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Est. Refi. Payment $4,309/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 23, 2024 for $665,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$699K
Since last month
Increased$7K (+1%)
Since last year
Decreased$22K (-3.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$35K (+5.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +6% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$700K
August 2026$699K
July 2026$693K
June 2026$700K
May 2026$700K
April 2026$699K
March 2026$718K
February 2026$723K
January 2026$732K
2025
2024

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6055 Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth, MN
0.65
Single-Family Home
$589,350
12/11/25
3
3.5
3,142
3974 W Pioneer Rd, Duluth, MN
0.85
Single-Family Home
$690,000
05/01/26
2
1.5
1,926
4125 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN
0.70
Single-Family Home
$779,900
07/07/26
4
2.5
3,100
4235 W Pioneer Rd, Duluth, MN
1.32
Single-Family Home
$615,000
07/30/26
3
2
2,087
5763 Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth, MN
1.76
Single-Family Home
$315,000
07/29/26
3
1.5
1,522
5648 Poulin Rd, Duluth, MN
2.80
Single-Family Home
$605,000
02/27/26
4
3
2,738

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3961 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.14
-
-
-
-
Off Market
6055 Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.65
$589,350
3
3.5
3,142
Recently Sold
38XX Hytten Acres Tr, Duluth, MN 55803
0.63
-
-
-
-
Off Market
4125 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.70
$779,900
4
2.5
3,100
Recently Sold
6200 Arnold Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.69
-
-
-
-
Off Market
5961 Arnold Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.73
$593,900
5
3
2,893
Off Market
5997 Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.77
$450,700
5
2
2,396
Off Market
63xx Arnold Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.77
-
-
-
-
Off Market
XXXX Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.78
-
-
-
-
Off Market
3974 W Pioneer Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.85
$690,000
2
1.5
1,926
Recently Sold
4173 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.97
$500,200
4
2
2,223
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2008
35.43 acre lot
2,184 sqft
$320/sqft
Garage

About this House

35 acres with 3bdrm, 3bath, 26x32 detached garage AND an amazing 36x48 shop with heat AND air conditioning in Gnesen Township!! Approximately 2,184 sq foot house with main floor master bedroom, 2 bedrooms and bath upstairs, hickory kitchen, gas fireplace in living room, main floor laundry, 3 season porch and wood fired outdoor sauna. Basement has a walkout and is unfinished ready for your dreams with a roughed in bath and brand new grinder pump. Septic has been tested and is Compliant. The Dream Shop built in 2018 has a 16'x12' overhead door, 2-service doors, loft area for storage, wired, insulated, propane and wood heat..and did I mention it has AIR CONDITIONING?! The 35 acres has mowed trails, LOTS of wildlife, small creek AND your own gravel pit for personal use!! Utilities: House approx 1,600 gallons of propane annually on average and $164 monthly average for power. Shop uses about 100 gallons of propane annually with wood use and average monthly power is $52. Internet FIBER is in the road but has not been run in yet. Includes already installed 6 camera surveillance system.
3986 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,184 sqft single-family home built in 2008. It last sold for $665,000 on Aug 23, 2024 (1% above the $659,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $698,700, with a rent estimate of $3,033/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Kurt Johnson, (218) 393-5263
Gables & Ivy Real Estate
Bought with: Danielle Rhodes, (507) 250-5397, Real Estate Services
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6114803

Home Details for 3986 Emerson Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walkout,BathNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Three Season Porch
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (quarter): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2184 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1456
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Dryer Hook-Ups,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: GasHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Minnesota Power
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Vinyl WindowsFlooring: Hardwood Floors
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood Floors
View
Has a ViewView: Typical

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PorchVegetation: Heavily WoodedOther Structures: Sauna, Workshop, OtherExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 6Number of Covered Spaces: 6No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Multiple,Electrical Service,Heat,Insulation,Slab
Frontage
Road Frontage: County RoadResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2184 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Cement Board, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 375001006760

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $659,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 16 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

Direction & Address
City: Duluth
School Information
High School District: Duluth #709

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 35.43 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6114803Attribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2184

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 23, 2024
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6114803
Sold
$665,000
Jul 31, 2024
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6114803
Pending
$659,900
Jul 16, 2024
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6114803
Contingent
$659,900
Jul 10, 2024
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6114803
Listed For Sale
$659,900

Market trends in Duluth

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$304K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$204
$10MoM
Available listings
280
24MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Duluth

At least 620 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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  • 4m8gxnd6w6
    "Classic American grid so very easy to walk to transit options and easy to navigate by personal car. The hills can be a challenge during all seasons"
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  • 4m8gxnd6w6
    "Walkable. ped and dog friendly! Large parks for letting your dog play and exercise. Chester creek is a great local trail system as well"
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  • Cgarner
    "The Lakewalk, the people are friendly. Good amount of green space to take your dogs. Duluth is dog friendly."
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  • Jennylovesbb
    "People of all ages live here. Also wealthy people and low income people live here. I would love to see it more diverse though"
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  • Brad Edgerton
    "Natural beauty. Lake Superior. Safe streets. Great hiking, biking trails, many good restaurants. Easy to travel From/to here"
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  • dghergich
    "The main streets near my neighborhood are always plowed by around 10 am but the side streets and ally ways can sometimes not be plowed until a few days into the snow storm "
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  • LincolnParker3910
    "Lots of families around. The playground at Lincoln Park is full of kids and families from sun up to sun down. I’d say every other house has a family in it. Lots of chalk drawings on the sidewalk. "
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  • Lisa Sturm
    "Lots of dog walking in Duluth. There are also dog parks. Trails to walk on, lakes to swim in. My neighborhood nearly every house has a dog."
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  • Stacy M.
    "Access to public transportation if needed, feels a lot more like a neighborhood and not part of the larger city. Plenty of access to the lake, hiking and biking trails, parks. Excellent place to live regardless of what stage of life you are in. "
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  • dghergich
    "The sidewalks are well maintained and you will see people out walking dogs most times of the day. It is a friendly neighborhood where most people clean up after their pets and don’t leave messes. "
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  • Brad Edgerton
    "No schools. Kids will be bused across the bridge. It’s is a great place for kids with the public ice rink, tennis court, beach and bike lane on Minnesota for five Miles"
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  • Trulia User
    "Sketchy area. Be aware of your surroundings if you're there. There is a lot of crime, drugs and violence in this area. If you buy here please be very very careful. "
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  • Trulia User
    "UMD is just down the street. Many various sporting events, performing arts events and many more activities. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to downtown and hospital. Sidewalk being upgraded is a plus. Several restaurants and Whole Foods within a few blocks"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not an objectively safe area to walk after dark due to the proximity of the Duluth bus station. Housing is nice."
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  • Trulia User
    "A very active, social bunch here on Park Point. It feels like island life, but in Minnesota! From the Park Point rummage, to the Art Fair to the 5K- there’s always something going on in the summer!"
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  • Trulia User
    "You do see people with dogs often. Some routes are steep though, and the winters are cold. There are parks in the city including a dog park."
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  • Trulia User
    "every one is nice and friendly I haven't had no issues the kids made lots of friends nice place for family "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very safe area. Family friendly, a lot of kids running around all the time and great nature around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Live on a quiet dead end, have a wonderful view of the lake and aside from a few bumps, overall have had a pleasant neighbor experience. "
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  • Trulia User
    "No crime or anything bad has happened in the two years I have lived in the kenwood area. Everyone is nice and friendly. No complaints. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Access to public transit and easily get to anywhere in town by vehicle. I just moved here and it feels very well organized and snow is not a problem as the city handles everything very efficiently. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Halloween trick or treating experience was picture perfect for our little ones. So many houses were decked out and giving out treats. It was also a very safe and walkable neighborhood to be out in the dark."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of dogs per Capita here. take that as you will. the lakewalk goes through lakeside which is prefect for walking dogs."
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  • Mel
    "We’ve lived in the neighborhood 10 years- it’s close to everything. Before having kids we would regularly walk to downtown and canal park. It’s also close to hiking and biking trails. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners would really like this neighborhood. There are a lot of areas here to walk a dog, and a lot of other dogs already here."
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  • Pinktransam
    "Lots of crime. Hypodermic needles thrown in front yard as well as empty alcohol bottles. Cars been broken into more times than I can count. Gas station is frequently robbed. Can’t walk dogs as there are many dogs in the neighborhood that aren’t in a fence or leash. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Tons of trails. Lots of dog owners in the neighborhood. People love petting dogs they walk past. 2 Mile walk to the lake."
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  • Sobaka
    "It's quiet, family friendly, and dog friendly. Many good walking opportunities including the Chester Creek trails. Good food options and not too far from the grocery store."
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  • Alison.zentz73
    "No longer commuting due to change to working at home full time. There is easy access to public transportation in this neighborhood if needed to get to work."
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  • Maddielozinski1
    "Easy access to public transportation, when no construction short commute to downtown and mall district and west Duluth"
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  • Alison.zentz73
    "We’ve lived here for over 18 years. We feel safe and have friendly neighbors. Good neighborhood to raise a family."
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  • Sbuscher
    "Everyone in the neighborhood is extremely nice and caring. Always checking in to make sure you’re doing alright. The lots are well maintained and it’s in the perfect area. The mall is a few minutes away and there is a qwik trip down the road plus more. "
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  • Kcmccc
    "The proximity to commercial businesses is challenging, but has its upsides. The proximity to the lakewalk is a plus. The streets are often quiet. Many of the neighbors are nice and welcoming. "
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  • Fludbudd
    "It’s quiet slow pace most of the time. Petty crime mostly. Things like car windows broken. Garage trespassing petty theft in the area but it’s livable "
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  • Steinhilboscar
    "Spirit valley days not much more than that West Duluth has now turned into a very rough end of town most people don’t go out after dark if they’re even elderly or older."
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  • Dan K.
    "Small town feel in the northeast corner of Duluth. All the neighbors wave and help out with snow removal for each other. A great place to live. "
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  • Jama P.
    "Looking to move here from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Love Lake Superior and all the beautiful views. Going to be taking care of my mom, who is a stroke victim. Duluth has always been a favorite of mine. As kids my brothers and I had gone to Duluth for school shopping, clothes. I love the weather here as well."
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  • Robert K.
    "Waking distance to Denfeld HS is a big plus. I grew up in this neighborhood and it’s still a great place to live- very “neighborhoody” Every one is very friendly and helpful. West Duluth and the West End have made a big comeback. "
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  • Randi
    "We have block parties every summer and other community events throughout the year. I enjoy going to the farmers market in the spring- fall as well. "
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Frequently asked questions about 3986 Emerson Rd

  • What is 3986 Emerson Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3986 Emerson Rd in Duluth, MN is $698,700.
  • What is the price history for 3986 Emerson Rd?
    3986 Emerson Rd in Duluth, MN last sold for $665,000 in August 2024.
  • What are the closest schools to 3986 Emerson Rd?
    The closest schools to 3986 Emerson Rd in Duluth, MN are East Senior High School (rated 10/10), Homecroft Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10), Ordean East Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 3986 Emerson Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3986 Emerson Rd in Duluth, MN has air conditioning.
  • Does 3986 Emerson Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3986 Emerson Rd in Duluth, MN has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 3986 Emerson Rd?
    The lot at 3986 Emerson Rd in Duluth, MN is about 35.4 acres.

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