St. Louis County property record for 3986 Emerson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 35 acres (1,525,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,786 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-0010-06760 |
| Primary APN | 375-0010-06760 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,525,036 sqft (35 acres) |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cabin | 192 sqft |
| Storage Building | 288 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,728 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1170764 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3986 EMERSON RD |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55803-8310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | NW1/4 OF NE1/4, EXCEPT THE NORTH 345 FEET OFTHE EAST 630 FEET OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 52N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | GNESEN TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | GNESEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
3986 Emerson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3986 EMERSON RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-8310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, THE TITLE TEAM NORTH SHORE |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PIONEER ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY INC, PIONEER ABS & TITLE CO INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241494380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001276473 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3986 EMERSON RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-8310 |
| Document Number | 0001486828 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1486828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, THE TITLE TEAM NORTH SHORE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2281 S BRANCH TRL, MAKINEN, MN 55763-2101 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3986 EMERSON RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-8310 |
| Document Number | 0001344720 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1344720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | PIONEER ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY INC, PIONEER ABS & TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.65 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 3986 EMERSON RD DULUTH MN 558038310, DULUTH, MN 55803-8310 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3986 Emerson Rd was $6,786 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.9% 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 | $6,786.00 (+13.94%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,956.00 (+10.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $663,700 (+16.6%) Land $129,900 Building $533,800 | $663,700 (+16.6%) Land $129,900 Building $533,800 |
| 2024 | $5,378.00 | $569,200 Land $123,500 Building $445,700 | $569,200 Land $123,500 Building $445,700 |
| 2022 | $446,500 Land $117,300 Building $329,200 | $446,500 Land $117,300 Building $329,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3986 Emerson Rd 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 3986 Emerson Rd 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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