5102 McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
SOLD
OCT 14, 2025

5102 McDonnell Rd
Duluth, MN 55804

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,695 sqft (on 10 acres)

$400,000

Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
9% below list $440K
$236/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,406/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$400,000

Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
9% below list $440K
$236/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,406/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,695 sqft
(on 10 acres)

Homes for sale near 5102 McDonnell Rd

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Local Information

Map showing home location
© Google
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, potential, and proximity! Just minutes from Duluth and quick walk or bike ride to the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior and McQuade Harbor, this peaceful 10-acre property offers a rare opportunity to own land and lifestyle in coveted Lakewood Township. Set among mature hardwoods and whispering pines, the ranch-style residence features four bedrooms and two baths, with a three-car garage and an unfinished basement—a blank canvas ready for your vision. The home offers abundant natural light, vaulted ceilings, solid custom woodwork and functional space! If you’ve dreamed of raising your own chickens for fresh eggs, growing a garden, or simply watching deer wander through your backyard, this property delivers the space and setting to bring that lifestyle to life. Abundant wildlife and natural beauty surround you, making every day feel like a retreat.Whether you’re looking for a private homestead, a family sanctuary, or a property with room to grow, 5102 McDonnell Road invites you to reimagine what’s possible. With unmatched serenity, space, and location, this is a place to put down roots—and create something truly your own and enjoy all the North shore living offers! Call and schedule your showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 15, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$236/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 5102 McDonnell Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Bedrooms,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-UpsNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1695 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater-Gas, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer Hook-Ups,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Boiler,Hot Water,PropaneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Lake Country Power
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Wood FramesDoor: Patio DoorFlooring: Hardwood Floors
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood Floors
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckVegetation: Heavily WoodedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Gravel,Detached,Electrical Service,Slab
Frontage
Road Frontage: County RoadResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: UnimprovedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1449 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 246 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 25

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 415001005774

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $440,000Price Per Sqft: $236/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 18 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

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

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10 Acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6120914Attribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1449
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Marina Peterson, (218) 940-5010
Northland Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with: Conner Linde, (218) 343-3107, Real Estate Consultants
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6120914

Price History for 5102 McDonnell Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/14/2025$400,000Sold
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120914
08/29/2025$440,000PendingLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120914
08/19/2025$440,000ContingentLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120914
07/31/2025$440,000PriceChange
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120914
07/24/2025$495,000Listed For SaleLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120914
10/29/2009$210,000Sold
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1418533
05/01/2009$240,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/25/2009$240,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/28/2008$279,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/05/2004$250,000Sold
N/A
10/06/2003$49,900Sold
N/A
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,894
Assessment$353,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5102 McDonnell Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5290 Lakewood Rd, Duluth, MN
1.06
Single-Family Home
$1,674,500
06/02/25
4
4.5
5,500
5346 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN
1.89
Single-Family Home
$409,000
07/08/25
3
2
2,280
140 Lakewood Rd, Duluth, MN
1.03
Single-Family Home
$227,000
05/13/25
2
1
882
2743 Doe Rd, Duluth, MN
1.70
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/29/25
2
1
1,096
5211 Albert Olson Rd, Duluth, MN
2.38
Single-Family Home
$496,000
12/15/25
4
2
2,344
5531 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN
2.62
Single-Family Home
$425,000
09/16/25
4
2
2,383
5227 Greenwood Rd, Duluth, MN
2.05
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/31/25
5
2
3,250

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 5102 McDonnell Rd.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about Duluth

At least 617 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

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Cgarner
    "The Lakewalk, the people are friendly. Good amount of green space to take your dogs. Duluth is dog friendly."
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • Brad Edgerton
    "Natural beauty. Lake Superior. Safe streets. Great hiking, biking trails, many good restaurants. Easy to travel From/to here"
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "UMD is just down the street. Many various sporting events, performing arts events and many more activities. "
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to downtown and hospital. Sidewalk being upgraded is a plus. Several restaurants and Whole Foods within a few blocks"
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Not an objectively safe area to walk after dark due to the proximity of the Duluth bus station. Housing is nice."
    2
    Flag
  • 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!"
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "every one is nice and friendly I haven't had no issues the kids made lots of friends nice place for family "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Very safe area. Family friendly, a lot of kids running around all the time and great nature around. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    3
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    6
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • Maddielozinski1
    "Easy access to public transportation, when no construction short commute to downtown and mall district and west Duluth"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Alison.zentz73
    "We’ve lived here for over 18 years. We feel safe and have friendly neighbors. Good neighborhood to raise a family."
    3
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    5
    Flag
  • Tim.Nelson1967
    "Lots of dog walkers. It’s a Quiet neighborhood that doesn’t appreciate barking or pooping in yards. "
    7
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    3
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-05-07 14:32:19 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information

Homes for rent near 5102 McDonnell Rd

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 5102 McDonnell Rd

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature

5102 McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN 55804 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,695 sqft single-family home built in 1995. This property is not currently available for sale. 5102 McDonnell Rd was last sold on Oct 14, 2025 for $400,000 (9% lower than the asking price of $440,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 5102 McDonnell Rd is $423,900.