Duluth $2.4 Million vs Superior $1.2 Million! Which Home Is Best?

Looking around Northland real estate listings, you'll see some very nice properties for sale in both Duluth and Superior and all offer very cool and unique amenities.

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Currently, the top-priced home for sale in Duluth is an amazing property listed for $2.4 million. In Superior, the top-priced listing is a legendary property known as the "Beacon Lodge" and it could be yours for $1.2 million.

The fun question is, which of these top-priced Northland listings would you choose? Of course, there is no bad choice, it comes down to a matter of taste and personal preferences in regard to things like location, size, and features.

One property has been on the market since this summer, while the other just went for sale in October 2023.

Take a look through each amazing property and see if a favorite emerges or if you just need to flip a coin. First, let's take a look at the newest listing, which is located at 123 Montauk Lane in Duluth.

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The Most Expensive Home Sold In Duluth In 2024

In October of 2023, a custom oasis hit the market in Duluth. Sitting on 3 acres at 123 Montauk Lane, this 5,302-square-foot palace was built in 2010 and features 5+ bedrooms and 5 baths.

The home is meticulously constructed and here are just a few of the seemingly endless highlights:

Imported 125-year-old floors from France in the main room
Lake views from almost every room
A wood-fired pizza oven and the TV wall in the Primary Suite
Triple Glazed Anderson windows
A wood-burning "Quadra-fire" high-efficiency fireplace in the living room
A heated 3 car garage with epoxy floor and a second building ( 32 x 52) with second level & solar panels
A Gourmet Kitchen decked out with a Miele oven, coffee maker & steam oven, Capital Culinarian Gas stove with BBQ, griddle & 4 burners, Viking Refrigerator, 3 " rugged concrete" Ceaserstone- topped oversized center Island
An awe-inspiring "Megadeck" addition complete with a stamped concrete covered patio below. This addition is wide open to Lake Superior and has to be seen to be believed

The home went on the market in October 2023 for $2.4 million and was officially sold on August 16, 2024, for just under the asking price. As of December 22, it was the most expensive home sold in Duluth in 2024. Look through all the property has to offer and see what it ultimately sold for.

Gallery Credit: David Drew

What an amazing property! However, it's time to meet the challenger in this fun battle. Take a look now through Superior's fantastic "Beacon Lodge", which is on the market for $1.2 million.

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Sold! The ‘Beacon Lodge' In Wisconsin Was Listed For $1.2 Million

Every so often a standout property hits the market in the Northland, one that residents in the area would love to take a closer look at. One such property hit the market during the summer of 2023.

The "Beacon Lodge", located at 4 Beacon Lane in Superior, is a 5,478-square-foot home designed and built in 2001 by Ray Moe. It features 4 spacious bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a 1,008 square-foot, 3-car heated garage, all sitting on a 1-acre lot.

Inside, awe-inspiring features await, including:

A grand octagonal staircase adorned by a gorgeous chandelier
A Waterford chandelier in the dining room
Artisanal cherry woodwork throughout
A gourmet kitchen accompanied by Rob Moe's custom cabinetry
A master suite featuring a luxurious bathroom with a steam shower, heated floors, and a spacious closet.
The basement provides a wet bar, rec room, and a walkout to a charming patio.

The outside is also fantastic with a private backyard, an expansive deck made with Brazilian Ipe wood, and private gardens. There are also captivating views of the St. Louis River and Spirit Mountain.

About a year after initially hitting the market, one of Superior's finest properties was sold in August, 2024. Take another look through the property and see the sale price below.

Gallery Credit: David Drew

Now that you've seen the current top-priced listing in Duluth and in Superior, which would you choose once you factor in all each property has to offer?