838 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802 - Photo 1

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$450,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,034 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Charming Cape Cod bungalow with direct Lake Superior beachfront! This rare fixer-upper opportunity has been lovingly owned by the same family since 1963 and is ready for its next chapter. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level, plus a full dry basement with a partial bath and new lateral line, this home offers solid bones and endless potential. The lot is a surveyed 40' x 100', complete with a spacious 1+ car detached garage.Imagine waking up to the sound of waves and watching ships sail by-just two blocks from the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and all the restaurants, shops, and attractions of Canal Park. Whether you're dreaming of restoring its vintage charm, creating a cozy lakeside retreat, or investing in one of Duluth's most sought-after locations, this handyman special is priced to sell and full of possibility! Being sold "AS IS".

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 838 S Lake Ave

General

Sold For: $450,000
Taxes: $5,679 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: 1402
MLS ID: 6122506
Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Description: 16 x 20
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Description: Electrical Service, Slab

Location

Area: R
County: St. Louis County
Driving Directions: Lake Ave, across Aerial Lift Bridge, on left

School Information

High School District: Duluth #709

Heating & Cooling

Heating Type: Boiler, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Frame/Wood
Exterior Const.: Wood
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,034
Year Built: 1913

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 100
Development Status: Previously Owned

Water Features

Water Front: Yes
Water Front Name: Lake Superior
Water Front Desc.: Lake Superior
Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $435.2
Tax Amount: $5,679
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: Lot 203, UPPER DULUTH LAKE AVENUE PLAT, CITY OF DULUTH
Property ID: 010-4380-01020

Listed and Sold by Messina & Associates Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 838 S Lake Ave

School District:Duluth Public School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Myers-Wilkins Elementary 1027 North 8th Avenue East, Duluth, MN 55805	PK-5	1.8 mi
Lincoln Park Middle School 3215 West 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55806	6-8	2.9 mi
Denfeld Senior High School 401 North 44th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55807	9-12	3.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 838 S Lake Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/12/2025

Sold

$450,000

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MLS

10/16/2025

Listed

$450,000

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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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