1938 Somero Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 1938 Somero Rd, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleRustic
Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Square Footage662 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size149,411 sqft (3.43 acres)
Last Sale$3,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$1,972.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN465-0020-02335
Alternative APN
  • 525010

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Building Area662 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor662 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleRustic Style
Exterior MaterialLogs Exterior
Construction TypeLog Construction
Lot Area149,411 sqft (3.43 acres)
Deck Area48 sqft Deck
SaunaSauna
Storage Building30 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number525010
Street Address1938 SOMERO RD
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation
Legal DescriptionTHAT PART OF GOVT LOT 1, DESCRIBED ASFOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNEROF SAID GOVT LOT 1; THENCE
Legal Range12W
Legal Township63N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionMORSE TOWN OF
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Minor Civil DivisionMORSE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2015
Census Tract15401

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 465-0020-02335

Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address43 E AHOLA RD, ELY, MN 55731-1317
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 10, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 16, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 11, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20211043853
Last Transfer DateJun 07, 2022
Transfer Doc0001057560
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateJun 10, 2022
Property Address1938 SOMERO RD, ELY, MN 55731
Document Number0001057560
Instrument DateJun 07, 2022
Instrument1057560
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address43 E AHOLA RD, 43, ELY, MN 55731-1317

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address442 CEDAR AVE, EVELETH, MN 55734

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateJul 16, 2021
Property Address1938 SOMERO RD, ELY, MN 55731
Document Number0001043853
Instrument DateMay 19, 2021
Instrument1043853
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 06, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 496, ELY, MN 55731-0496
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 11, 2020
Property Address1938 SOMERO RD, ELY, MN 55731
Document Number00T1033507
Instrument DateAug 07, 2020
InstrumentT1033507
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1609 AUTUMN PL CARLTON MN 557188253, CARLTON, MN 55718-8253

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
County SubdivisionMorse Township
Unified School DistrictEly Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,972.00 (+1.44%)
2025$1,944.00 (+1.67%)$234,700 (+11.6%) Land $169,000 Building $65,700$234,700 (+11.6%) Land $169,000 Building $65,700
2024$1,912.00$210,300 (+1.35%) Land $153,500 Building $56,800$210,300 (+1.35%) Land $153,500 Building $56,800
2022$207,500 Land $146,200 Building $61,300$207,500 Land $146,200 Building $61,300

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, St. Louis County (27137C), updated March 24, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskHigh
82nd percentile nationally · 94th in Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 288 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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