St. Louis County property record for 105 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
| Square Footage | 1,442 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 6,634 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,828.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0050-02280 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,442 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 972 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,634 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Area | 724 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft Deck |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Storage Building | 84 sqft Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1165554 |
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| Street Address | 105 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1344 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 AND 2 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | CONANS ADD TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0050-02280
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 07, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage NORTH SHORE BANK OF COMMERCE |
| Nov 06, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FRANDSEN BK&TR |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit FRANDSEN BK&TR |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 07, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 04, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20241487436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000965746 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Property Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Document Number | 0001487436 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1487436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $759.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Document Number | 0001487437 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1487437 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001477583 |
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| Date | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1477583 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001405246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1405246 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55122 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Document Number | 00A1359533 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 105 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311344, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Document Number | 00A1359533 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | A1359533 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | A1351762 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 105 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311344, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Document Number | 00A1351762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | A1351762 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 105 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
| Document Number | 00A1351761 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | A1351761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $491.70 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 105 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311344, ELY, MN 55731-1344 |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,828.00 (+49.16%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,896.00 (-3.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,700 (+35.71%) Land $9,900 Building $220,800 | $230,700 (+35.71%) Land $9,900 Building $220,800 |
| 2024 | $1,964.00 | $170,000 (+6.12%) Land $9,400 Building $160,600 | $170,000 (+6.12%) Land $9,400 Building $160,600 |
| 2022 | $160,200 Land $8,700 Building $151,500 | $160,200 Land $8,700 Building $151,500 |
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