St. Louis County property record for 6956 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1963 |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,551 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,036 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 365-6000-02530 |
| Primary APN | 365-6000-02530 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Gross Area |
| Gross Area | 2,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 710 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 710 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Pool Type | Pool Type |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 64 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 477 sqft |
| Storage Building | 60 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1157187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6956 BEAR ISLAND RD |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55803-9448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 37, BLOCK 1 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 15 |
| Legal Township | 52 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | MINNESOTA POWER LEASE SITES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FREDENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
6956 Bear Island Rd, a residential property, is held in a trust since October 2024.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 4118 BURTON LN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406-3638 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001477179 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6956 Bear Island Rd was $5,036.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Fredenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Hermantown Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,036.00 | ||
| 2024 | $505,500 Land $171,400 Building $334,100 | $505,500 Land $171,400 Building $334,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,292.00 | $388,400 Land $113,100 Building $275,300 | $388,400 Land $113,100 Building $275,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6956 Bear Island 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 | 7 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 6956 Bear Island Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 86% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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