5397 McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
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5397 McDonnell Rd
Duluth, MN 55804

  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,440 sqft (on 18.20 acres)

$963,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,863/mo*
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$963,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,863/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,440 sqft
(on 18.20 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$964K
Since last month
Increased$9K (+1%)
Since last year
Increased$71K (+7.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$404K (+72.1%)
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 +8% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$964K
July 2026$955K
June 2026$959K
May 2026$949K
April 2026$909K
March 2026$911K
February 2026$896K
January 2026$874K
2025

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2743 Doe Rd, Duluth, MN
0.51
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/29/25
2
1
1,096
5102 McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN
1.39
Single-Family Home
$400,000
10/14/25
4
2
1,695
5531 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN
1.51
Single-Family Home
$425,000
09/16/25
4
2
2,383
5483 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN
1.41
Single-Family Home
$295,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,668
5174 Upper Peterson Rd, Duluth, MN
1.77
Single-Family Home
$765,000
07/01/26
4
2.5
2,640
2783 Lauren Rd, Duluth, MN
2.30
Single-Family Home
$620,000
07/21/26
4
4
3,196
2643 Lauren Rd, Duluth, MN
2.13
Single-Family Home
$645,000
06/05/26
3
2
2,700
2814 Roberg Rd, Duluth, MN
2.00
Single-Family Home
$459,500
10/21/25
3
2
2,160
5676 McQuade Rd, Duluth, MN
2.27
Single-Family Home
$565,000
09/09/25
3
2
2,372
5211 Albert Olson Rd, Duluth, MN
2.24
Single-Family Home
$496,000
12/15/25
4
2
2,344

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
53XX Lakewood Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.29
-
-
-
-
Off Market
2743 Doe Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.51
$400,000
2
1
1,096
Recently Sold
5290 Lakewood Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.51
$1,733,700
4
4.5
5,500
Off Market
xxxx McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.55
-
-
-
-
Off Market
XXXX McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.60
-
-
-
-
Off Market
5235 Lakewood Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.83
$477,500
4
2
2,400
Off Market
55xx Wahl Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
1.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
5550 S Cant Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
1.09
-
-
-
-
Off Market
5140 Lakewood Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
1.20
$1,695,000
3
4
3,958
For Sale
5346 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
1.22
$421,600
3
2
2,280
Off Market
5620 Wahl Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
1.40
$299,400
3
1.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2014
Lot Size
18.2 acres
Living Area
3,440 sqft
Price/Sqft
$280
Parking
3 Car Garage

About this House

Privately set home with 4 bedroom plus office, 5 bath & 3 car insulated & heated garage on 18.2 acres with Lake Superior views. Kitchen features stainless Bosch appliances, granite countertops and wine fridge. Great room features a double-sided fireplace with a wall of windows and covered wrap around porch. Upper level bedroom with office/ loft features a balcony and full private bath and walk-in closet. Lower level features two additional bedrooms with private baths and walk-in closets, media room and recreation room. In-floor heat warms the floor with dual fuel option, including an outdoor wood boiler. Home is spray foam insulated for efficient use. Central vac. Additional storage above garage with architectural structure design. 2 miles to McQuade harbor, 4 miles to Superior Street and only 15 minutes from downtown Duluth. Additional home available, purchased as a guest home located at 5351 McQuade Check out the virtual 3D tour.
5397 McDonnell Rd, Duluth, MN 55804 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,440 sqft single-family home built in 2014. It last sold for the $560,000 asking price on Dec 27, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $963,700, with a rent estimate of $4,338/month.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Corrine Hobbs, (218) 340-0400
Edina Realty, Inc. - Duluth
Bought with: Rita Hutchens, (218) 348-3443, Hutchens Realty Associates
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6075698

Home Details for 5397 McDonnell Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Loft, Media Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3440 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1148
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Boiler,Dual Fuel/Off Peak,Fireplace(s),In Floor Heat,Wood,Outdoor Boiler,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Boiler
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: GasHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Minnesota Power
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2
View
Has a ViewView: Lake Superior

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2020 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1420 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 140

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2014
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Steel Siding, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 415001003910

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $560,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Oct 19 2018

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

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

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 18.2 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6075698Water ViewWater View: Lake SuperiorAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2020

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 27, 2018
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6075698
Sold
$560,000

Market trends in Duluth

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$304K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$204
$10MoM
Available listings
280
24MoM

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 5397 McDonnell Rd

  • What is 5397 McDonnell Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5397 McDonnell Rd in Duluth, MN is $963,700.
  • What is the price history for 5397 McDonnell Rd?
    5397 McDonnell Rd in Duluth, MN last sold for $560,000 in December 2018.
  • Is Duluth a buyer's or seller's market?
    Duluth is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Duluth?
    The median sale price in Duluth is $304K. That is up $11.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 5397 McDonnell Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5397 McDonnell Rd in Duluth, MN has air conditioning.
  • Does 5397 McDonnell Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5397 McDonnell Rd in Duluth, MN has in-unit laundry.

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