5259 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
OFF MARKET

$478,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 896 sqft

5259 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803

Est. Refi. Payment $3,194/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 30, 2023 for $87,775

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$479K
Since last month
Increased$100K (+34.5%)
Since last year
Increased$108K (+38.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$301K (+343.3%)
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 +312% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$389K
September 2026$485K
August 2026$289K
June 2026$287K
April 2026$271K
March 2026$273K
2025

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
5177 1st Ave, Duluth, MN
0.39
Single-Family Home
$565,000
09/03/26
2
2
1,456
6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$900,000
08/31/26
3
2.5
1,800
5179 1st Ave, Duluth, MN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/14/26
2
1
713
5251 Grabert Rd, Duluth, MN
1.19
Single-Family Home
$383,000
12/16/25
3
2
2,128
6944 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN
1.18
Single-Family Home
$896,750
08/20/26
3
3
2,343
5272 Fish Lake Rd, Duluth, MN
1.88
Single-Family Home
$28,500
12/11/25
2
2
1,188
5069 S Bay Rd, Duluth, MN
1.68
Single-Family Home
$825,000
12/10/25
2
2
1,820
4976 Misty Bay Dr, Duluth, MN
1.80
Single-Family Home
$1,377,000
07/21/26
4
4
4,200
6222 Lavaque Rd, Duluth, MN
2.76
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/31/26
2
1.5
1,100
7282 Blackberry Ln, Duluth, MN
2.44
Single-Family Home
$659,900
10/02/26
3
2
1,620

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5259 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.00
$751,900
2
2
-
Off Market
5257 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.03
$211,500
2
1
720
Off Market
5263 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.03
$264,800
3
1
720
Off Market
5265 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.06
$373,300
3
2
672
Off Market
5233 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.10
$715,100
3
2
2,093
Off Market
5261 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.10
$808,900
2
3
-
Off Market
5261 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.10
$697,100
2
3
1,676
Off Market
5265 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.12
$519,900
3
2
1,071
Off Market
5231 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.15
$859,500
3
2.5
3,084
Off Market
5231 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.15
$707,100
3
3
1,584
Off Market
6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.15
-
Studio
-
144
Off Market
6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.15
-
Studio
-
540
Off Market
6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.15
-
3
1
1,800
Off Market
6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.15
$900,000
3
2.5
1,800
Recently Sold
6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.17
$900,700
3
1
1,800
Off Market
5225 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.17
$891,600
3
2
-
Off Market
5225 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.17
$536,600
3
2
1,168
Off Market
5215 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.17
$475,100
3
2
984
Off Market
5179 1st Avenue, Duluth, MN 55803
0.18
-
2
1
-
Off Market
5213 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
0.18
$750,300
1
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1995
896 sqft
$534/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 5259 1st Ave, Duluth, MN. 5259 1st Ave is in Duluth, MN and in ZIP code 55803. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 896 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1995.
5259 1st Ave, Duluth, MN 55803 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home built in 1995. It last sold for $87,775 on Nov 30, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $478,500, with a rent estimate of $1,821/month.

Home Details for 5259 1st Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageStorage
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 30, 2023
Source: N/A
Sold
$87,775

Market trends in Duluth

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$311K
$8.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$208
$4MoM
Available listings
295
14MoM

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 5259 1st Ave

  • What is 5259 1st Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5259 1st Ave in Duluth, MN is $478,500.
  • What is the price history for 5259 1st Ave?
    5259 1st Ave in Duluth, MN last sold for $87,775 in November 2023.
  • What are the closest schools to 5259 1st Ave?
    The closest schools to 5259 1st Ave in Duluth, MN are Hermantown Elementary School (rated 8/10), Hermantown Middle School (Elementary, rated 8/10), Hermantown Senior High School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 5259 1st Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5259 1st Ave in Duluth, MN has air conditioning.
  • Does 5259 1st Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 5259 1st Ave in Duluth, MN has a garage.

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