250 Feet of Stairs-Free Lake Superior Shoreline on Stoney Point
$1,749,000
Stoney Point sits along Lake Superior just outside Duluth, Minnesota, and it's known nationally among surfers for the waves that build up when the lake gets going — this home sits on 250 feet of that same shoreline, with direct, stairs-free access down to the water.
Built in 2020, the home was designed around that view: a two-story great room with floor-to-ceiling windows brings Lake Superior straight into the living space, and the oversized kitchen's island seats six alongside double ovens and smart appliances. Four bedrooms and four full baths, plus a three-quarter bath and a quarter bath in the workshop, spread across roughly 5,136 finished square feet, with the primary suite getting a soaking tub, a 10-by-10 walk-in closet, and its own private deck over the water. The lower level runs as a complete second unit with its own kitchen, bath, laundry, and entrance, previously used as a short-term rental, and a 30-by-48 bonus space plus an oversized four-car garage with a half basketball court and kayak storage round out a genuinely unusual amount of room.
At $1,749,000, or $341 a square foot, the price reflects both the shoreline and the scale of the build — a metal roof with a rubber-membrane deck, city sewer with a private well, and radiant floor heat already plumbed in are the kind of details that matter more once you're the one paying for upkeep. This is a for-sale-by-owner listing with no listing agent involved, so bring a buyer's agent or attorney to handle the offer and closing rather than relying on the seller to represent both sides.
Life at the Water
Water Access & Depth
The listing describes roughly 250 feet of private, accessible Lake Superior shoreline with no stairs required to reach the water, a genuine rarity on this part of the lake where much of the shoreline sits well above the water on a bluff. Stoney Point itself is nationally known among surfers for the waves that build here when conditions line up, which says something about how exposed and dynamic this stretch of shoreline actually is. Because Lake Superior is a Great Lake rather than a calm inland lake, water levels and wave action can change quickly with wind direction, so ask the seller directly about typical conditions and any erosion history for this specific point of land.
Recreation & Boating
Stoney Point's reputation for freshwater surfing draws a small but dedicated community of surfers to this exact stretch of shoreline whenever a storm pushes waves in from the right direction. Kayaking is built into the home itself, with dedicated kayak storage in the garage, and the direct shoreline access makes launching straightforward without hauling gear far. Lake Superior is also known for lake trout and salmon fishing, and watching the ore boats pass, mentioned directly in the listing, is its own kind of daily entertainment on this stretch of water.
Dock & Waterfront Features
No dock is mentioned for this property, and exposed shoreline on Lake Superior generally isn't suited to a conventional dock the way a calmer inland lake would be — wave action and winter ice make fixed structures a bigger engineering problem here. Anyone who wants a boat in the water long-term should plan around a marina rather than assuming a private dock could be added to this shoreline. Confirm with the seller whether any permitting history exists for shoreline structures on this specific parcel.
Flood & Insurance Considerations
Lake Superior shoreline doesn't carry hurricane risk, but it does see real winter storm exposure and lake-effect snow, both of which matter for a home built this close to open water. Confirm the home's actual storm and wave exposure history with the seller, since Stoney Point's surf reputation means this stretch sees rougher water than a typical inland lake at times. Pull the FEMA flood zone designation for this specific parcel and get an actual insurance quote before closing, since Great Lakes shoreline can carry different requirements than inland lake or river property.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Duluth sits at the western tip of Lake Superior and has built its identity around the lake — Canal Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge downtown draw visitors to watch the same ore boats visible from this property's own deck. Stoney Point sits a bit outside the city center, giving this property a quieter, more residential feel than the tourist-heavy lakefront closer to downtown. The broader Duluth area is also known for the network of mountain biking and hiking trails built into the hillsides above the lake.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
The Duluth Traverse, the city's extensive singletrack mountain biking trail system, sits minutes from Stoney Point for anyone who wants to ride between lake sessions. Surfing at Stoney Point itself draws visitors from well beyond Minnesota when conditions are right. The broader North Shore of Lake Superior also offers hiking along the Superior Hiking Trail for anyone who wants a longer trek than the local network provides.
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