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523 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55810

New Listing

$260,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,622 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active

Current Price: $260,000 List Date: 7/13/2026 Last Modified: 7/14/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 1.5 story home where timeless character meets modern updates in the heart of Proctor. Nestled on a spacious 1/4-acre lot, this property offers the perfect combination of charm, functionality, and peace of mind with numerous improvements already completed for its next owner. From the inviting covered front porch to the expansive backyard, this is a home designed to be enjoyed in every season. Inside, you'll find warm, inviting living spaces filled with natural light, updated finishes, and a layout that blends everyday comfort with practical living. The refreshed kitchen features updated countertops, sink, faucet, and newer refrigerator, while updated lighting throughout and thoughtfully finished spaces create a bright, move-in-ready feel. Additional finished basement space provides flexibility for a family room, home office, workout area, or playroom. The oversized insulated and heated 2-car garage is truly a standout feature, offering exceptiona ... (Read more) Welcome to this beautifully maintained 1.5 story home where timeless character meets modern updates in the heart of Proctor. Nestled on a spacious 1/4-acre lot, this property offers the perfect combination of charm, functionality, and peace of mind with numerous improvements already completed for its next owner. From the inviting covered front porch to the expansive backyard, this is a home designed to be enjoyed in every season. Inside, you'll find warm, inviting living spaces filled with natural light, updated finishes, and a layout that blends everyday comfort with practical living. The refreshed kitchen features updated countertops, sink, faucet, and newer refrigerator, while updated lighting throughout and thoughtfully finished spaces create a bright, move-in-ready feel. Additional finished basement space provides flexibility for a family room, home office, workout area, or playroom. The oversized insulated and heated 2-car garage is truly a standout feature, offering exceptional space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop while providing year-round comfort. A backyard driveway adds valuable off-street parking, making room for guests, trailers, recreational vehicles, or additional toys. The generous yard offers plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing outdoors, while the updated front and back decks provide the perfect setting for morning coffee or summer evenings with family and friends. Major improvements give buyers confidence for years to come, including a new high-efficiency furnace and central air conditioning (2025), new water heater (2021), professionally waterproofed basement with foundation drainage system (2023), insulated garage with natural gas heat (2019), and a brand-new garage roof scheduled for installation prior to closing. Additional updates include refreshed drop ceiling tiles on the main level and numerous cosmetic improvements that reflect pride of ownership throughout. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and just minutes from Duluth, this home offers small-town charm with easy access to everyday amenities. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking for extra garage space, or simply wanting a property where the major projects have already been completed, this Proctor gem checks all the boxes. With thoughtful updates, exceptional garage space, a large yard, and move-in-ready condition, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 7108449

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1940
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Above Grd Total SqFt: 972
Below Grd Total SqFt: 650
Total SqFt: 1622
Total Finished Sqft: 1102.00
FireplaceYN: No
Bath Quarter: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 570
Power Company: Proctor Public Utilities
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 74x145
Acres: 0.24
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 0
Main Floor Total SqFt: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Drain Tiled; Drainage System; Partial; Partially Finished; Sump Pump Bath Description: Upper Level Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Vinyl Fencing: Partial Foundation: Stone Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable; Fiber Optic; Satellite Laundry: In Basement; Lower Level Lock Box Type: Combo Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Pool Description: None Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Architectural Shingle Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: One and One Half Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 260000
ListPrice: 260000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 523
Street Name: 1st
Street Suffix: Street
Postal City: Duluth
County: St. Louis
State: MN
Zip Code: 55810
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Proctorknott Townsite Of

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 2530
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 972
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 130

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Combo: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 24x30
Garage Square Feet: 720
Finished Garage: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOTS 28 29 AND 30
Listing City: Duluth
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Proctor
School District: Proctor
School District Phone: 218-628-4934
Zip Plus 4: 2623
Property ID Number: 185001000790
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 2530
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to this beautifully maintained 1.5 story home where timeless character meets modern updates in the heart of Proctor. Nestled on a spacious 1/4-acre lot, this property offers the perfect combination of charm, functionality, and peace of mind with numerous improvements already completed for its next owner. From the inviting covered front porch to the expansive backyard, this is a home designed to be enjoyed in every season. Inside, you'll find warm, inviting living spaces filled with natural light, updated finishes, and a layout that blends everyday comfort with practical living. The refreshed kitchen features updated countertops, sink, faucet, and newer refrigerator, while updated lighting throughout and thoughtfully finished spaces create a bright, move-in-ready feel. Additional finished basement space provides flexibility for a family room, home office, workout area, or playroom. The oversized insulated and heated 2-car garage is truly a standout feature, offering exceptional space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop while providing year-round comfort. A backyard driveway adds valuable off-street parking, making room for guests, trailers, recreational vehicles, or additional toys. The generous yard offers plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing outdoors, while the updated front and back decks provide the perfect setting for morning coffee or summer evenings with family and friends. Major improvements give buyers confidence for years to come, including a new high-efficiency furnace and central air conditioning (2025), new water heater (2021), professionally waterproofed basement with foundation drainage system (2023), insulated garage with natural gas heat (2019), and a brand-new garage roof scheduled for installation prior to closing. Additional updates include refreshed drop ceiling tiles on the main level and numerous cosmetic improvements that reflect pride of ownership throughout. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and just minutes from Duluth, this home offers small-town charm with easy access to everyday amenities. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking for extra garage space, or simply wanting a property where the major projects have already been completed, this Proctor gem checks all the boxes. With thoughtful updates, exceptional garage space, a large yard, and move-in-ready condition, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
Directions: Between N 5tj Ave & N 6th Ave in Proctor, has hedges in front

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Drain Tiled: Yes
Drainage System: Yes
Partial: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Bath Description

Upper Level Full Bath: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes

Foundation

Stone: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes
Fiber Optic: Yes
Satellite: Yes

Laundry

In Basement: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Architectural Shingle: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

One and One Half: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 14 - 2026

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