St. Louis County property record for 3597 Needle Ln, Duluth, MN 55803
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 0.5 ba · 936 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.824 acres (35,896 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,956 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-0120-00070 |
| Primary APN | 375-0120-00070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 35,896 sqft (0.824 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
|---|---|
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1144755 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3597 NEEDLE LN |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | LOT: 07 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSON LAKE ADD TOWN OF GNES |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | GNESEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
3597 Needle Ln, a residential property, is held in a trust since August 2012.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2811 E SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, MN 55812-2353 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121194741 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001188725 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3597 NEEDLE LN, DULUTH, MN 55803 |
| Document Number | 0001461906 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1461906 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2811 E SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, MN 55812-2353 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3597 Needle Ln was $1,956, up 11.8% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Gnesen Township |
| Unified School District | Duluth Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,956.00 (+11.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,750.00 (+17.92%) | $227,000 (+30.31%) Land $114,000 Building $113,000 | $227,000 (+30.31%) Land $114,000 Building $113,000 |
| 2024 | $1,484.00 | $174,200 Land $101,900 Building $72,300 | $174,200 Land $101,900 Building $72,300 |
| 2022 | $136,800 Land $89,100 Building $47,700 | $136,800 Land $89,100 Building $47,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3597 Needle Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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 3597 Needle Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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