St. Louis County property record for 1590 Hwy 1, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.75 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 2.68 acres (116,741 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,360 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0010-03290 |
| Primary APN | 465-0010-03290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 116,741 sqft (2.68 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Cabin | 180 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 748759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1590 HIGHWAY 1 |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 6, DESCRIBED ASFOLLOWS: ASSUMING THE SOUTH LINE OF GOVT LOT6 TO BEAR S85DEG45'55"W, AND FROM THE |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1074 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
1590 Hwy 1 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2003.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1590 HIGHWAY 1, ELY, MN 55731-8209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BOUNDARY WATERS BANK |
| May 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LEND SMART MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003893627 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 1590 HIGHWAY 1, ELY, MN 55731-8209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001420673 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1420673 |
| Name | BOUNDARY WATERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 1590 HIGHWAY 1, ELY, MN 55731-8209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001354425 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1354425 |
| Name | LEND SMART MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55126 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1590 Hwy 1 was $3,360 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.5% 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 | $3,360.00 (+0.54%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,342.00 (-1.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $422,200 (+3.53%) Land $105,300 Building $316,900 | $422,200 (+3.53%) Land $105,300 Building $316,900 |
| 2024 | $3,390.00 | $407,800 Land $105,300 Building $302,500 | $407,800 Land $105,300 Building $302,500 |
| 2022 | $338,700 Land $44,500 Building $294,200 | $338,700 Land $44,500 Building $294,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1590 Hwy 1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 1590 Hwy 1 is high, ranking above 71% 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 71% 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 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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