5997 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
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OFF MARKET

$503,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,934 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

5997 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 13, 2013 for $240,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$503K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$22K (+4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$263K (+109.8%)
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 +101% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$503K
July 2026$502K
June 2026$506K
May 2026$496K
April 2026$480K
March 2026$461K
February 2026$455K
January 2026$448K
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
6618 Sumac Drive, Duluth, MN
0.79
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,632
6387 E Hunter Lake Rd, Duluth, MN
1.71
Single-Family Home
$5,000,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,406
5251 Grabert Rd, Duluth, MN
4.01
Single-Family Home
$383,000
12/16/25
3
2
2,128
5272 Fish Lake Rd, Duluth, MN
3.90
Single-Family Home
$28,500
12/11/25
2
2
1,188
5179 1st Ave, Duluth, MN
4.22
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/14/26
2
1
713
6402 Beckman Rd, Saginaw, MN
4.06
Single-Family Home
$300,000
07/21/26
2
1
640
5524 Driftwood Estates Rd, Duluth, MN
4.31
Single-Family Home
$1,070,000
06/23/26
3
2.5
3,000
5940 Fish Lake Rd S, Saginaw, MN
3.86
Single-Family Home
$139,500
02/25/26
1
-
480
5069 S Bay Rd, Duluth, MN
4.82
Single-Family Home
$825,000
12/10/25
2
2
1,820
7282 Blackberry Ln, Duluth, MN
5.23
Single-Family Home
$680,700
10/20/25
3
2
1,620

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
5999 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.01
$488,400
1
2
1,320
Off Market
6007 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.05
$527,500
2
3
1,224
Off Market
6009 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.07
$280,700
Studio
1
546
Off Market
6011 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.09
$677,100
4
3
2,828
Off Market
5993 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.01
$277,600
1
1
1,000
Off Market
5991 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.03
$238,200
2
-
600
Off Market
5983 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
0.09
$658,800
Studio
-
2,385
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
1970
Lot Size
0.4 acres
Living Area
1,934 sqft
Price/Sqft
$260
Parking
Garage

About this House

Bergen Lake beauty! Overlooking convenient Bergen Lake and ready to move right in, this is your perfect lake home! Just sit out on the wrap around deck and watch everyone play! Fish, ski, tube, swim! New vinyl windows, maintenance-free siding and seamless gutters, updated boiler, updated lighting and flooring, newer garage with insulated garage door. Huge kitchen - perfect for buffets and gatherings, formal dining, updated full bath, walkout lower level with a bath too! Private sauna building/hobby shop! Wired for electric and 220! Storage garage is perfect for your four-wheeler or snowmobile and with plenty of trails around the area... a must! Beautiful perennials, easy to maintain yard and a meticulously maintained home that has been well cared for by these sellers for years!
5997 Taft Rd, Duluth, MN 55803 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,934 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $240,000 on Aug 13, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $503,400, with a rent estimate of $2,099/month.

Home Details for 5997 Taft Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Mud Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Building

Pool
Sauna

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 2013
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6006069
Sold
$240,000
Nov 15, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$249,900
Price decreased by 6%
Jun 20, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$264,900

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 5997 Taft Rd

  • What is 5997 Taft Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5997 Taft Rd in Duluth, MN is $503,400.
  • What is the price history for 5997 Taft Rd?
    5997 Taft Rd in Duluth, MN last sold for $240,000 in August 2013.
  • What are the closest schools to 5997 Taft Rd?
    The closest schools to 5997 Taft Rd in Duluth, MN are A.I. Jedlicka Middle School (rated 6/10), Pike Lake Elementary School (rated 8/10), Proctor Senior High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 5997 Taft Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5997 Taft Rd in Duluth, MN has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 5997 Taft Rd?
    The lot at 5997 Taft Rd in Duluth, MN is about 0.40 acres (17,424 sq ft).
  • Does 5997 Taft Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 5997 Taft Rd in Duluth, MN has a garage.

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