St. Louis County property record for 1579 Hwy 1, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $526 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0010-03686 |
| Primary APN | 465-0010-03686 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 917799 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1579 HIGHWAY 1 |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | NORTH 217 FEET OF EAST 208 FEET OF GOVTLOT 1 EXCEPT THAT PART TAKEN FOR STATEHIGHWAY PURPOSES AND EXCEPT THAT PART TAKENBY |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
1579 Hwy 1 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1579 HIGHWAY 1, ELY, MN 55731-8209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001295041 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1579 Hwy 1 was $526, up 30.8% 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 | $526.00 (+30.85%) | ||
| 2025 | $402.00 (-53.15%) | $52,600 (+56.55%) Land $23,900 Building $28,700 | $52,600 (+56.55%) Land $23,900 Building $28,700 |
| 2024 | $858.00 | $33,600 Land $22,700 Building $10,900 | $33,600 Land $22,700 Building $10,900 |
| 2022 | $73,100 Land $19,300 Building $53,800 | $73,100 Land $19,300 Building $53,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1579 Hwy 1 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 1579 Hwy 1 is moderate, ranking above 65% 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 | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 86% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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