St. Louis County property record for 2038 Columbus Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,747 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,100 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,446 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-1830-00385 |
| Primary APN | 010-1830-00385 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 7,747 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 936167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2038 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55803-2425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WLY 155 FT SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN AVON 1ST DIV OF DULUTH |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | DULUTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
2038 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2038 COLUMBUS AVE, DULUTH, MN 55803-2425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121191790 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001150401 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2038 Columbus Ave was $3,446 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Duluth City |
| Unified School District | Duluth Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,446.00 (+4.74%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,290.00 (-0.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $276,500 (+6.39%) Land $51,700 Building $224,800 | $276,500 (+6.39%) Land $51,700 Building $224,800 |
| 2024 | $3,320.00 | $259,900 Land $48,200 Building $211,700 | $259,900 Land $48,200 Building $211,700 |
| 2022 | $207,000 Land $33,000 Building $174,000 | $207,000 Land $33,000 Building $174,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2038 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1991 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2038 Columbus Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Duluth serves 86,859 people · EPA ID MN1690011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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