6848 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803 - Photo 1

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$900,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
2 Partial Baths
1,800 Sq. Ft.
14 Car Garage
Updated 3 days ago

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Property Description

Nestled on 7 private acres with 225 feet of sandy Lake shoreline, this exceptional waterfront retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and year-round comfort. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with warm Northwoods character, dual fuel heating, and in-floor heat for added comfort throughout the seasons. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath guest cottage with LP furnace provides ideal space for guests, extended family, or additional rental potential. Enjoy endless summer days on the sandy beach frontage, perfect for swimming, boating, and lakeside entertaining. The property includes two private docks, a boathouse, sauna, gazebo, raspberry patch, apple trees, and strawberry plants, creating the ultimate lake lifestyle. Built for both adventure and convenience, the impressive 40x64 steel pole building features extra-thick steel construction, 14-foot ceilings, 5-inch reinforced concrete slab with rebar, oversized 12x12 and 10x12 doors, and two RV plug-ins. An additional 21x26 finished area houses an endless exercise pool with jets for year-round enjoyment. A heated garage adds even more functionality for storage, hobbies, or recreational equipment. This rare Island Lake property combines stunning natural beauty, quality construction, and unmatched amenities in one extraordinary package.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 6848 Bear Island Rd

General

Sold For: $900,000
Taxes: $6,432 (2026)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: 1402
MLS ID: 6125374
Added to Site: 108 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Vaulted Ceilings, Drywall, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Wood Burning

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 1
3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Dock, Patio, Pool

Parking

Garage Spaces: 14

Location

Area: R
County: St. Louis County
Driving Directions: Use GPS.

School Information

High School District: Hermantown #700

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ductless Mini-Split
Heating Type: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Ductless Mini-Split, Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Frame/Wood
Exterior Const.: Wood
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Slab
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,800
Year Built: 1993

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Boat House, Gazebo, Pole Building, Sauna, Screenhouse, Guest House

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 7
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Development Status: Previously Owned

Water Features

Water Front: Yes
Water Front Name: Island
Water Front Desc.: Inland Lake
Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $500
Tax Amount: $6,432
Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: Maple Shores Lot 16, Block 1
Disclosures/Reports: Disc./Condition Report
Property ID: 365-0090-00160

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Sold by Messina & Associates Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 6848 Bear Island Rd

School District:Hermantown Public School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Hermantown Middle School 4335 Hawk Circle Drive, Hermantown, MN 55811	5-8	12.2 mi
Hermantown Elementary School 5365 West Arrowhead Road, Hermantown, MN 55811	K-4	12.4 mi
Hermantown Senior High School 4335 Hawk Circle Drive, Hermantown, MN 55811	9-12	12.2 mi

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Price & Sales History for 6848 Bear Island Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/31/2026

Sold

$900,000

-9.55%

MLS

6/30/2026

Price Reduced

$995,000

-9.13%

MLS

6/04/2026

Price Reduced

$1,095,000

-8.37%

MLS

5/19/2026

Listed

$1,195,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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