Historic + Exquisite! Duluth's Hartley Family Mansion Is For Sale

It's not often a historic Duluth property goes on sale, but recently the rare opportunity arrived to own a piece of Northland history.

An original Hartley Family Mansion is officially for sale. The historic mansion was built in 1915 and still maintains its historic charm and countless amenities. It even maintains its original slate room, but that is just the beginning.

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It features nearly 8,000 square feet of living space and fantastic views of Lake Superior. You can see it all when you take a look through the Hartley Family Mansion below.

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Historic + Exquisite! An Original Hartley Family Mansion Is For Sale In Duluth

Duluth has its fair share of historic properties, but it's not very often they are listed for sale. However, one such property, built in 1915, has hit the market full of both history and charm.

An original Hartley Family Mansion, situated in a picturesque location offering stunning views of Lake Superior is for sale. The mansion features 8,000 square feet of living space offering 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and a detached one-bedroom carriage house above the two-stall garage that is licensed as a rental if so desired.

The seemingly endless impressive list of features includes:

A formal dining room is perfect for hosting lavish dinners and entertaining guests.
An updated kitchen complete with granite counters, new appliances, a large walkthrough pantry, and a butler's pantry with green onyx counters. A chef's dream!
An updated 1100 square foot patio, which provides great views of Lake Superior and is perfect for outdoor entertaining.
A second-floor master bedroom suite that features a luxurious master closet and bathroom. This floor also features a recently updated shower room, 4 additional bedrooms, and 3 additional baths.
A third floor with 3 more bedrooms, another bath, and ample storage.

You'll also find hardwoods throughout, a finished basement full of amenities, and so much more. This Hartley Family Manion is listed for $1,399,900. Take a look!

Amazing $1.575 Million Listing Provides Sweeping Views of Duluth + Lake Superior!

While driving through Duluth, two things regularly stand out. One is all the hills the city features and the second is all the amazing views of Lake Superior those hills can provide. Now, imagine living with those amazing views every day.

That's just what this beautiful Duluth listing provides, and it just hit the market this fall. The 4,155 square foot home sits on Observation Hill, nestled between a community of David Salmela-designed homes.

You'll get those sweeping views of Lake Superior from the decks and floor-to-ceiling windows, and a lot more. The home features 5 bedrooms and 4 baths and an impressive list of features that include:

A metal roof that sets off the Skatelite siding
Ipe wood-constructed decks that provide outdoor access to the views and a center courtyard.
2 detached 2-car garages which allow tons of storage and vehicle space
Granite floors throughout much of the home.
An amazing custom kitchen that includes a high-end commercial gas stove, Sub Zero fridge, open shelving, and custom cabinetry.
Outdoor courtyard, surrounded by a bluestone retaining wall, with decks above and a built-in bar-b-q grill.
An elevator that takes you up to the 1+ bedroom apartment that is all windows. Have guests over, use it as a fun extra space, or even an Air B& B.

Those are just a few of the countless highlights. Enjoy a look through this gorgeous Duluth home.

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Photo Tour: Duluth's St. Louis County Jail Building Redeveloped Into Boutique Apartments

Take a look through Leijona, Duluth's newest and by far most unique apartment building, which began taking tenants in January 2023.

Leijona is Finnish for lion and according to developers, it sets a new bar for urban living in Duluth. Located in the center of downtown, it offers 33 newly redeveloped boutique apartment units with brand-new fixtures in a restored historic building.

Leijona is located in the building that once served as the home of the St. Louis County jail and those historic details can still be seen throughout.

Look at how they've recreated a local landmark in downtown Duluth.

Gallery Credit: David Drew