St. Louis County property record for 4978 Lester River Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 6,621 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (442,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $189,624 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $24,114 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 415-0010-07030 |
| Primary APN | 415-0010-07030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,621 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,165 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,050 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 3,050 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 442,570 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 723 sqft |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Lean-To | 96 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Account Number | 1026053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4978 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 | S 1040 FT OF W 425 FT OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 51N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4978 LESTER RIVER RD, DULUTH, MN 55804-3022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014942136 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $24,114.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $22,596.00 (+6.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,850,100 (+8.04%) Land $134,700 Building $1,715,400 | $1,850,100 (+8.04%) Land $134,700 Building $1,715,400 |
| 2024 | $21,198.00 | $1,712,400 (+4.88%) Land $124,200 Building $1,588,200 | $1,712,400 (+4.88%) Land $124,200 Building $1,588,200 |
| 2022 | $1,632,800 Land $118,500 Building $1,514,300 | $1,632,800 Land $118,500 Building $1,514,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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