5229 3rd Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
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5229 3rd Ave
Duluth, MN 55803

    (on 3.53 acres)

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    Description

    Fredenberg Township, Hermantown schools. Beautiful 3.53 acre building site already cleared, and driveway in. Beautiful view of Apple lake, new septic with certification, Minnesota power adjacent to property. Minutes from Island lake access, enjoy all your water activities. Many trails surrounding the area, for hiking/walking, 4-wheeling/snowmobiling, or just enjoy the beauty of nature. A rare find.
    5229 3rd Ave, Duluth, MN 55803 is a lot/land. It last sold for $208,000 on Aug 27, 2025 (3% below the $214,900 asking price). It is currently off market.

    Home Highlights

    Parking
    No Info
    Outdoor
    No Info
    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
    No Info
    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for 5229 3rd Ave

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Available, Private Septic Available
    Gas & Electric
    Electric: Minnesota Power
    View
    Has a ViewView: Inland Lake

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Vegetation: Heavily Wooded
    Frontage
    Road Frontage: County RoadResponsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 157

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 365001001536

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $214,900
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Fri Aug 01 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

    Active Status

    MLS Status: SOLD

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Duluth
    School Information
    High School District: Hermantown #700

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 3.53 Acres

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 6117926Water ViewWater View: LakeAttribution Contact: ***
    Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
    Listed by Claude Wenaas, (218) 348-3302
    Coldwell Banker Realty - Duluth
    Bought with: Abbie Litchke, (218) 940-2339, Messina & Associates Real Estate
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6117926

    Price History for 5229 3rd Ave

    DatePriceEventSource
    08/27/2025$208,000Sold
    Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117926
    08/08/2025$214,900PendingLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117926
    02/25/2025$214,900Listed For SaleLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117926

    Market trends in Duluth

    Last updated May 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $282K
    $4.21K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.4%
    0.5%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $189
    $7    MoM
    Available listings
    254
    71    MoM
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    Comparable Sales for 5229 3rd Ave

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    xxxx Fredenberg Lake Rd, Duluth, MN
    1.98
    Lot/Land
    $405,000
    07/22/25
    -
    -
    XXX Forest Dr, Duluth, MN
    3.74
    Lot/Land
    $125,000
    09/26/25
    -
    -
    6409 Church Rd, Duluth, MN
    4.96
    Lot/Land
    $175,000
    07/16/25
    -
    -
    XX10 Lavaque Rd, Duluth, MN
    5.24
    Lot/Land
    $30,000
    04/10/26
    -
    -
    XX40 Lavaque Rd, Duluth, MN
    5.49
    Lot/Land
    $110,000
    04/10/26
    -
    -
    XXXX Town Line Rd, Duluth, MN
    6.29
    Lot/Land
    $83,000
    10/15/25
    -
    -
    Town Line Rd, Duluth, MN
    6.29
    Lot/Land
    $83,000
    10/15/25
    -
    -

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    Assigned Schools

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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Tim.Nelson1967
      "Lots of dog walkers. It’s a Quiet neighborhood that doesn’t appreciate barking or pooping in yards. "
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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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    Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-03 13:42:24 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