5055 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
Recreation room towards kitchen
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5055 Lester River Rd
Duluth, MN 55804

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,200 sqft

$909,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,497/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$909,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,497/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,200 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
4,200 sqft
Price/Sqft
$216
Parking
Garage

About this House

Private long-term rental on 60 wooded acres along the Lester River, just 20 minutes from downtown Duluth. This unfurnished 4,200 sq ft home offers four bedrooms, multiple living and work-from-home spaces, a detached garage, and private trails for walking and skiing. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, privacy, and a peaceful setting close to schools and medical centers.

For Rent Private 60 Acre Home
Address: 5055 Lester River Road, Duluth, MN
Monthly Rent: $3,400 per month (plus utilities)
Available: May 15, 2025
Property Overview
This rare long term rental is set on 60 private acres along the Lester River, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Duluth. With 4,200 square feet of comfortable living space and a peaceful natural setting, the home offers an ideal balance of privacy, space, and everyday livability well suited for long term tenants, relocation, or professional households.
Key Highlights
 60 private acres along the Lester River with on site walking and cross country ski trails
 Quiet, secluded setting with convenient access to downtown Duluth
 Spacious home with multiple flexible living and work from home spaces
 Detached 2+ car garage with ample storage with 16'x9' overhead door
 Reliable winter snow plowing service available for the private drive
 Proximity to schools, healthcare employers, and city amenities
Property Details
 Bedrooms: 4
 Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half
 Square Footage: 4,200 sq ft
 Year Built: 1991
 Property Type: Single Family Home
 Garage: Detached garage on property (2+ car)
 Furnishings: Unfurnished
 Water & Sewer: Private well and septic system

Location Highlights
 Located on the Lester River
 Approximately 3 miles north of Superior Street on Lester River Road
 20 minutes from downtown Duluth
 Easy commute to major medical centers, clinics, and healthcare employers
 Close to excellent schools, including Lakewood Elementary ( 2 miles) and Duluth East High School (Lakeside neighborhood)
Home Features & Amenities
 Spacious great room with wood burning fireplace on the main level
 Propane fireplace on the lower level, ideal for cozy evenings and movie nights
 Main level kitchen, dining area, and sunroom perfect for daily living and entertaining
 Bonus ping pong or billiard room on the north end of the home
 Welcoming entryway with a large walk in closet, built in lockers, and shoe storage
 Upper level includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite
 Lower level includes bedroom and full bathroom with shower, entertainment room with surround sound, propane fireplace, and additional storage/utility room.
 Additional bonus room or home office with under eave storage
Dedicated shop or ski-tunning area
 Laundry room with washer and dryer
Outdoor Living
 60 acres of private land with trails for hiking and cross country skiing
 Fire pit for outdoor enjoyment
 Covered front porch at the main entry
 Side deck providing additional space for outdoor living and entertaining
 Large, fenced garden space with apple, cherry and pear trees on property
 Abundant wildlife throughout the property
 Long private drive with dependable snow plowing service available during winter months
Tree house for children's play

Lease Terms
 Lease Options: 1 , 2 , or 3 year lease (long term preferred)
 Monthly Rent: $3,400 (plus utilities)
 Security Deposit: $3,400 last month's rent + $3,400 damage deposit
 Utilities: Tenant pays utilities (propane, electricity & garbage) Wi Fi included in rent
 Application & screening required
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prospective tenants to verify all details.

Single family home

Non Smoking Property

12 Month Lease

Security Deposit Due at Signing Contract - One month rent
Last Month Rent Due at Signing Contract - One month rent

Tenant Pays Directly to Service Providers:
Electric: Minnesota Power Estimated Cost: $150/month
Wood burning fireplace - main level (optional)
Home Security System: Per Mar Security (optional)
Garbage and Recycling: Hartel's Disposal - Estimated Cost: $35/month
Snow Plowing Service: ATK Plowing (based on snow fall)
Yard Maintenance: Greenscape (optional)

Tenant pays Landlord: (Reimbursement for separately metered utility for service for tenant's premises with separate billing or account in Landlord's name)
Heating: Propane 1900 gallons estimated per year. Outside buried 1000 gallon tank. Estimated Cost: $300/month

Included in Rent:
StarLink Internet (optional)
MediaCom WIFI

Pets are welcome on approval. Pet fees will be charged.

Tenants will be responsible for taking care of house and property including snow removal and cutting lawn.

Applicants: No cosigners will be excepted. Credit score of 700+.
5055 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,200 sqft single-family home. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2026 with an asking price of $3,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 15, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $909,100, with a rent estimate of $3,932/month.

Home Details for 5055 Lester River Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, FireplaceHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Detached Garage, On Site

Price History for 5055 Lester River Rd

DatePriceEventSource
01/15/2026$3,400ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/05/2026$3,400Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/29/2025$3,400ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
12/08/2025$3,400Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/14/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/03/2024$3,000PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
03/11/2024$3,200PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
01/24/2024$3,400PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
11/01/2023$3,600PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
10/02/2023$3,800PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/01/2023$3,950Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/03/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/17/2023$3,800Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/18/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network_1
02/22/2021$3,000Listed For RentZillow Rental Network_1
02/12/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network_1
02/01/2021$3,000Listed For RentZillow Rental Network_1
05/07/2019$2,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/08/2019$2,600Listed For RentAgent Provided
03/01/2019$2,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/29/2019$2,600Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/19/2017$2,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/14/2017$2,600Listed For RentAgent Provided

Market trends in Duluth

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$6,602
Assessment$593,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5055 Lester River Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5211 Albert Olson Rd, Duluth, MN
0.80
Single-Family Home
$496,000
12/15/25
4
2
2,344
2170 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN
1.02
Single-Family Home
$699,000
06/15/26
6
4
3,327
119 Montauk Ln, Duluth, MN
1.34
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
06/11/26
7
3.5
4,590
3273 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN
1.69
Single-Family Home
$645,000
06/30/26
4
3
2,804
7531 Brighton St, Duluth, MN
1.61
Single-Family Home
$325,000
09/04/25
4
3
2,004
3325 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN
1.95
Single-Family Home
$2,800
07/09/26
3
3
2,572
5102 McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN
1.83
Single-Family Home
$400,000
10/14/25
4
2
1,695
8357 Congdon Blvd, Duluth, MN
1.95
Single-Family Home
$890,000
02/11/26
3
2
2,106
3262 Maple St, Duluth, MN
1.62
Single-Family Home
$89,666
06/05/26
3
1
770
5483 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN
2.01
Single-Family Home
$295,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,668

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What Locals Say about Duluth

At least 619 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

  • 69 % 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
    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Very safe area. Family friendly, a lot of kids running around all the time and great nature around. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • Alexa H.
    "The commute is very nice being that I am very close to Mesaba Ave. The hills and roads are very rough though and aren’t maintained in a good manner. "
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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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    "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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  • 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.
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  • Robert K.
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