St. Louis County property record for 4970 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,998 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 19.9 acres (869,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,056 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 415-0010-07242 |
| Primary APN | 415-0010-07242 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,998 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,523 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 869,022 sqft (19.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,744 sqft |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Deck Area | 55 sqft |
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Account Number | 61179 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4970 LESTER RIVER RD |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55804-3022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | S1/2 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 EX SLY 49.5 FT OF WLY50 FT SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 51N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
4970 Lester River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4970 LESTER RIVER RD, DULUTH, MN 55804-3022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4970 Lester River Rd was $8,056 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.8% 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 | Lakewood Township |
| Unified School District | Duluth Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,056.00 (+6.76%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,546.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $692,200 (+8.17%) Land $145,400 Building $546,800 | $692,200 (+8.17%) Land $145,400 Building $546,800 |
| 2024 | $7,366.00 | $639,900 Land $134,000 Building $505,900 | $639,900 Land $134,000 Building $505,900 |
| 2022 | $629,900 Land $127,800 Building $502,100 | $629,900 Land $127,800 Building $502,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4970 Lester River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1997 · 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 4970 Lester River 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Fidium Fiber, Mediacom Xtream.
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