6908 W Van Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
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6908 W Van Rd
Duluth, MN 55803

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,820 sqft (on 4.60 acres)

$699,900

Original price: $850,000
Est. Mortgage $4,252/mo*
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$699,900

Original price: $850,000
Est. Mortgage $4,252/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,820 sqft
(on 4.60 acres)

Home Highlights

Parking
4 Car Garage
Climate Control
Heating only
HOA
$25/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$385
Listed
30 days ago

Local Information

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

About this House

Set above the lake this special Island Lake estate offers a rare opportunity to own approximately 500 feet of waterfront and over 4 acres in this easily accessible West Van area. It is close enough to enjoy year-round while still providing the peaceful setting so many seek in a lake home or cabin. This unique home captures elevated views of Island Lake that change beautifully with every season. There is plenty of opportunity to make it your own over the years as it needs a little love. The setting provides a wonderful vantage point to take in the sparkling water and the surrounding natural beauty. A private beach below will provide hours of fun! Dock your boat, swim and all the things! Inside, a tiled main level provides an open floor plan. designed for gathering, with the kitchen, dining, and living areas all connected . Access to the outdoors is available on both sides! An oversized paver patio is on the East and a grassy, open area facing West! A main-level bedroom and bath will be convenient! The lofted second level includes 2 additional bedrooms and a comfortable rec room space perfect for guests, game nights, or simply unwinding after a day on the lake. While modest in size, this home lives comfortably and has served as the backdrop for countless family memories through the years. The acreage offers room to roam, explore, and enjoy the outdoors, while the additional detached garage provides valuable storage. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a family retreat, or a place to begin your own lake traditions, this Island Lake property is ready to welcome its next chapter.

Home Details for 6908 W Van Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: N/ANumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Mud Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1820 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: GasHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Coop Power & Light
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: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Detached,Attic,Electrical Service,Slab
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Shore-Accessible)On Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: Island
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 550
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1820 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 16Days on Market: 30

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 375002100220

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,900Price Per Sqft: $385

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 6126340

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: OtherHas an HOAHOA Fee: $300/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4.6 Acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6126340Attribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1820
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Deanna Bennett, (218) 343-8444
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6126340
Also Listed on Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID.

Market trends in Duluth

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$292K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$194
$7MoM
Available listings
256
2MoM

Price History for 6908 W Van Rd

DatePriceEventSource
07/09/2026$699,900PriceChange
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6126340
06/25/2026$850,000Listed For SaleLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6126340

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2022
Tax$4,160
Assessment$348,200
Home facts updated by county records

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Very safe area. Family friendly, a lot of kids running around all the time and great nature around. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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Deanna Bennett, Messina & Associates Real Estate
Agent Phone: (218) 343-8444
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-25 06:52:28 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
6908 W Van Rd, Duluth, MN 55803 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,820 sqft single-family home built in 1997. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID on Jun 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 6126340.