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12 E 5th Street
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12 E 5th Street, Duluth, MN 55805 - MLS# 7160321

MLS® #: 7160321|Days on Market: 12|Listed: Oct 14, 2026

$209,900

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,250
Acres
0.16
Year Built
1891
Property Type
Residential Income
Heating
Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Days on Market
12
School District
709 - Duluth

Investment opportunity in a convenient Duluth location! This 2,250 sq. ft. triplex offers three separate units and plenty of upside. Unit A features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, Unit B offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and Unit C offers 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Extra Info

The property is conveniently located near downtown Duluth, area hospitals, bus lines, and other amenities. It also has a strong rental history, with the units historically showing solid occupancy. Extra Info

Recent improvements include a roof replacement in 2019, a water heater in 2024, and a newer shower surround in Unit A. The property is in need of significant updating and repair, including siding, furnace, ceiling tiles, bathrooms, flooring, and additional cosmetic improvements throughout. Extra Info

With its existing three-unit layout, established rental history, and opportunity to renovate and reposition the property, this could be a great project for an investor, contractor, or owner looking to build equity and increase future rental income. Bring your ideas and make the most of the potential here.

12 E 5th Street, Duluth, MN 55805

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Interior Information

BasementWalkout
HeatingForced Air
FuelElectric, Natural Gas

Size & Levels

LevelsTwo
Total Finished Sq Ft2,550 sq ft
Above Grade Finished1,700 sq ft
Below Grade Finished550 sq ft
Main Level Finished850 sq ft

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorCement Board, Wood
FoundationCombination, Stone
ParkingParking Lot

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeTriplex
Lot Size0.16 acres
Lot Dimensions50x100
ZoningResidential-Multi-Family
SubdivisionDuluth Proper 1st Div East 5th
TownshipDuluth
CountySt. Louis
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
WaterCity Water/Connected
WaterfrontLake View

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$2,754
Tax Year2026
Tax w/ Assessments$2,754
Assessment PendingNo
Parcel Number010101001080
Financing OptionsContract for Deed, Conventional, VA, FHA, Cash
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions

Schools

Duluth Public School District

This home is in the Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Lincoln Park Middle School and Denfeld High School attendance areas of Duluth Public School District.

Elementary

Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 0.8 mi away

Enrollment
329
Students per teacher
7.8

1027 N 8th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55805

(218) 336-8860

Middle

Lincoln Park Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 2.9 mi away

Enrollment
606
Students per teacher
12.4

3215 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806

(218) 336-8880

High

Denfeld High School

Grades 9-12 · 3.9 mi away

Enrollment
951
Students per teacher
16.1

401 N 44th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55807

(218) 336-8830

School assignments can change. Verify enrollment with Duluth Public School District.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Education attendance areas (2025-26); NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS

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