Mesaba Villas South is an apartment community at 726 W. 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806, managed by Thies & Talle Management, and you'll notice the building's historic look right away, with several floor plans to pick from, including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 730 to 1159 square feet, and rents going from $610 up to $1,170 depending on the apartment type, which you'd find has scenic views of Duluth and Lake Superior through the windows, some with bathtubs, plus private entrances, and off-street parking that's pretty handy when there's snow, and laundry facilities right on-site, so folks don't need to hike up and down too many stairs just to wash clothes, and you'll find the place is designed with accessibility in mind, with some units for people who need easier entry or want to be close to parks and downtown, with the area including both family-friendly options and places for elderly individuals and folks with disabilities, making it a spot that really tries to fit a lot of different needs under one roof.
Mesaba Villas South is part of the HUD subsidized housing program, so some apartments offer project-based rental assistance and subsidies for people who qualify with low income, and there's also support for families through programs like rental subsidies tied to area median income, though there are contract limits on how many assisted units are available, with the whole place holding 27 apartments in total and a cap of about 12 subsidized units on one of the active contracts, and while lots of families find this helpful, the wait for those subsidized spots can sometimes run long, and it works with project-based programs to keep housing affordable for seniors and people with disabilities.
The staff provides different types of care, with assisted living and memory care services for those who need help with daily activities, medication management, or personal care, plus respite care for folks who need short-term support, while independent seniors have options for more private living and can just join in the community's activities and meals if they like, and the building offers amenities like a beauty salon, business center, community room that's reservable for family gatherings, a fitness center open all day and night, and pool with spa and sauna for relaxing, a dining room, and a schedule that brings in activity directors, with field trips and other outings so residents can get off campus and do something different once in a while.
The community supports families with young children, expectant parents, and folks working alongside families by offering services like breastfeeding help, car seat and diaper programs, health insurance help for pregnant women, and childcare services, plus birthing centers, genetic counseling from MN Genetic Counselors Association, medical transportation, mental health resources, substance use recovery support, and reproductive health care, with all sorts of resources through things like Quit Partner's Pregnancy Program, Early Head Start and Head Start, Early Childhood Family Education, Help Me Grow, developmental and behavioral screening, and more, which all link up with local, tribal, and public health agencies and make for a strong safety net, and the community includes support for people living with disabilities through links to Disability Hub MN, EIDBI medical benefits, the MN Autism Resource Portal, and advocacy groups such as Family Voices Minnesota, PACER, and ARC.
Mesaba Villas South offers senior apartments and is an active adult community for people 55 and up with assisted living and memory care, plus a few independent living options for folks who want to do most things on their own but still want the safety net of having staff around to help with repairs or health needs, and apartments are cable-ready, with meals and dining options available, but pets like cats and dogs aren't allowed, and for those who drive, resident parking comes with the place, along with transportation for doctor visits or field trips, and there's a bath tub in many rooms, with outdoor smoking allowed and private indoor smoking spaces as well, and while pricing for the services isn't always published, the apartments themselves are considered affordable compared to many other places, with one-bedroom units at about $575 a month, and two-bedrooms at $708, and families can ask for free consultations with advisors who'll help find what suits them best, and there's a rating verification system for reviews so people can see what other folks have experienced. The community operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM PT, and weekends until 5:30 PM PT, and units come with views, bath tubs, and the support of a staff that's there 24/7 for emergencies and routine fixes.
