5145 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
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FOR SALE
10 ACRES

$649,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,190 sqft (on 10 acres)

5145 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

Est. Mortgage $4,099/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 81% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
10 acre lot
$204/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Wide open fenced field
If you're dreaming of country living that's close to town, this is it! This wonderful home is situated on 10 acres next to the Lester River and offers scenic views of the beautiful property from nearly every window. Warm and welcoming, this home is perfect for entertaining! The main floor features a living room with wood burning fireplace, kitchen with granite countertops and maple cabinetry and a family room with Jotul stove. Spacious dining room with in floor heat and large picture windows. There are 2 main level bedrooms and a full bathroom. The upper level is an amazing primary suite with dressing room, private bath and stunning views down to the river. The lower level features a 3/4 bath and multi-purpose room; it's the perfect space for your exercise equipment or hobbies! This home has been carefully maintained with a host of recent updates including many windows, exterior paint and air exchange system. Compliant septic. Relax on the deck and enjoy watching the wildlife and peaceful setting. There's a 2 car garage, pole building and loafing shed. The property is surrounded by mature trees and offers a combination of a wide open fenced field that could accommodate a horse, and wooded backyard with a variety of apple trees and hardwoods. This is a truly special property! Time to live your dream!
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Julie A Carlson, (218) 349-5503
RE/MAX Results
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6128731
Also Listed on NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 81% nearby.

Home Details for 5145 Lester River Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,Bath,Family/Rec Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-UpsNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3190 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Fireplace(s),In Floor Heat,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Minnesota Power
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
View
Has a ViewView: River, Panoramic

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: PartialWooded Area Size: 217800Other Structures: Pole Building, Loafing ShedExterior: Watering SystemFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street,Common,Detached
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2790 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 400 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Wood, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 415001006370

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $649,900Price Per Sqft: $204
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 6128731

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6128731Pasture Area: 217800Water ViewWater View: RiverAttribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2790

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 31, 2026
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6128731
Listed For Sale
$649,900
May 30, 2012
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6000523
Sold
$319,900
Apr 16, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$319,900

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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Market trends in Duluth

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$308K
$2.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$209
$2MoM
Available listings
289
6MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5147 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.06
$507,800
3
2
1,439
Off Market
5129 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.08
$312,600
2
1
1,041
Off Market
5165 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.12
$841,400
3
2
2,026
Off Market
5119 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.14
$313,700
2
1
1,384
Off Market
5101 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.19
$510,800
2
2
1,152
Off Market
2916 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.21
$407,600
2
2
1,488
Off Market
5105 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.22
$287,300
2
2
858
Off Market
2962 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.24
$751,200
3
2
3,383
Off Market
5150 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.25
$699,000
5
4
3,560
Off Market
5160 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.26
$697,600
4
3
2,548
Off Market
5124 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.27
$449,600
4
2
900
Off Market
5184 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.27
$567,000
3
2
1,575
Off Market
146 E Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.29
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Off Market
3006 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.30
$787,500
4
3
3,458
Off Market
3008 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.30
$621,700
Studio
3
1,120
Off Market
5055 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.32
$877,600
4
3.5
4,200
Off Market
2955 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.32
$490,500
3
2
2,077
Off Market
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0.32
$537,500
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2
1,861
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5196 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.36
$478,700
4
3
1,768
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2984 Strand Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.36
$282,700
2
2
1,296
Off Market

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Frequently asked questions about 5145 Lester River Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5145 Lester River Rd?
    Based on a $649,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5145 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN is approximately $4,169 (about $3,515 principal & interest, $579 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5145 Lester River Rd compare to homes in Duluth?
    5145 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN is listed at $649,900, about 111% above the $308K median sale price in Duluth.
  • What do residents say about Duluth?
    Residents describe Duluth, MN as dog-friendly, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Duluth, MN.
  • What are the closest schools to 5145 Lester River Rd?
    The closest schools to 5145 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN are East Senior High School (rated 10/10), Lakewood Elementary School (rated 9/10), Ordean East Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 5145 Lester River Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5145 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN has air conditioning.
  • Does 5145 Lester River Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5145 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN has in-unit laundry.
5145 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,190 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID on Oct 31, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 6128731.