5531 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
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OFF MARKET

$433,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,383 sqft (on 7.55 acres)

5531 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

Est. Refi. Payment $2,811/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 16, 2025 for $425,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$434K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+2%)
Since last sale
Increased$9K (+2.1%)
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 +129% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$434K
August 2026$432K
July 2026$433K
June 2026$440K
May 2026$438K
April 2026$452K
March 2026$445K
February 2026$439K
January 2026$441K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
5483 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$295,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,668
2814 Roberg Rd, Duluth, MN
1.13
Single-Family Home
$459,500
10/21/25
3
2
2,160
2980 Roberg Rd, Duluth, MN
1.15
Single-Family Home
$596,900
05/15/26
3
2
1,944
2743 Doe Rd, Duluth, MN
1.01
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/29/25
2
1
1,096
5211 Albert Olson Rd, Duluth, MN
1.75
Single-Family Home
$496,000
12/15/25
4
2
2,344
2942 Lismore Rd, Duluth, MN
1.76
Single-Family Home
$585,000
12/05/25
4
3
2,520
2783 Lauren Rd, Duluth, MN
1.56
Single-Family Home
$620,000
07/21/26
4
4
3,196
2643 Lauren Rd, Duluth, MN
1.90
Single-Family Home
$645,000
06/05/26
3
2
2,700
3069 Lismore Rd, Duluth, MN
2.08
Single-Family Home
$530,000
10/31/25
4
2
2,054

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5522 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.09
$485,900
3
2
1,512
Off Market
5483 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.22
$295,000
3
2
1,668
Recently Sold
5570 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.20
$150,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
2988 Lavis Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.39
$130,000
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-
-
Recently Sold
5598 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.36
-
-
-
-
Off Market
55xx Wahl Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.49
-
-
-
-
Off Market
30xx Lavis Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.61
-
-
-
-
Off Market
xxx Wahl Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.59
-
-
-
-
Off Market
3033 Lavis Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.68
-
-
-
-
Off Market
30xx Whiteside Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.77
-
-
-
-
Off Market
3007 Whiteside Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
0.81
$375,400
4
2
1,822
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
7.55 acre lot
2,383 sqft
$182/sqft
10 Car Garage

About this House

Charming Farmhouse on 7 Acres – Talmadge River Frontage! Discover the perfect blend of rustic charm and potential with this 4-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse nestled on 7 scenic acres along the Talmadge River. Just a short drive to town, this property offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of room to make it your own. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors throughout the original home and a cozy living room centered around a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The spacious main floor bedroom includes an attached sitting room—ideal for a private retreat, nursery, or home office. While some updates and finishing touches are needed, many major improvements have already been taken care of, including a newer roof, updated plumbing, septic system, and well. Outside, the property shines with a detached 3-stall heated garage, an additional 6-stall detached garage, and an attached 1-car tuck-under garage—offering ample space for vehicles, hobbies, or storage. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, a peaceful homestead, or simply more room to spread out, this one-of-a-kind property delivers charm, space, and endless potential.
5531 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,383 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $425,000 on Sep 16, 2025 (6% below the $450,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $433,900, with a rent estimate of $2,788/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Joshua Gosar, (218) 269-1496
RE/MAX Results
Carly Gosar, (218) 269-4100
RE/MAX Results
Bought with: Joshua Gosar, (218) 269-1496, RE/MAX Results
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6118750

Home Details for 5531 Lester River Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2383 Square FeetFoundation Area: 2250
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: PropaneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Minnesota Power
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 10Number of Covered Spaces: 10No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 10Parking: Detached,Tuckunder
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: River, Waterfront Access(Private)On Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private SewerWater Body: Talmadge River
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 507
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2383 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 128

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 415001002840

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $450,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Aug 24 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: 7.55 Acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6118750Attribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2383

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 16, 2025
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6118750
Sold
$425,000
Aug 11, 2025
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6118750
Pending
$450,000
Jul 21, 2025
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6118750
Contingent
$450,000
Apr 26, 2025
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6118750
PriceChange
$450,000
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 18, 2025
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6118750
Listed For Sale
$470,000

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 5531 Lester River Rd

  • What is 5531 Lester River Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5531 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN is $433,900.
  • What is the price history for 5531 Lester River Rd?
    5531 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN last sold for $425,000 in September 2025.
  • Is Duluth a buyer's or seller's market?
    Duluth is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Duluth?
    The median sale price in Duluth is $311K. That is up $8.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 5531 Lester River Rd?
    The lot at 5531 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN is about 7.6 acres.
  • Does 5531 Lester River Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 5531 Lester River Rd in Duluth, MN has an attached garage.

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