St. Louis County property record for 1243 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 4.96 acres (216,058 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,830 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0020-03955 |
| Primary APN | 465-0020-03955 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 216,058 sqft (4.96 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1081622 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1243 HIGHWAY 169 |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | SE1/4 OF NW1/4 LYING N OF HWY 169 EX HWY ROW& EX THAT PART DESC AS ASSUMING N LINE TOBEAR N88DEG39'47"E AND BEG AT NW COR |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 63N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
1243 Hwy 169 is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2019.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1243 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191354787 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1243 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8128 |
| Document Number | 00A1354787 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | A1354787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $138.60 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1946 PINE TREE TRL ELY MN 557318146, ELY, MN 55731-8146 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1243 Hwy 169 was $1,830 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Morse Township |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,830.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,814.00 (-4.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $296,500 (+14.88%) Land $58,900 Building $237,600 | $296,500 (+14.88%) Land $58,900 Building $237,600 |
| 2024 | $1,890.00 | $258,100 Land $55,600 Building $202,500 | $258,100 Land $55,600 Building $202,500 |
| 2022 | $209,300 Land $46,300 Building $163,000 | $209,300 Land $46,300 Building $163,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1243 Hwy 169 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1243 Hwy 169 is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Treehouse Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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