1947 Nicholson Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 1947 Nicholson Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 280 sqft
Lot Size40 acres (1,742,400 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$806 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN317-0010-01900

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN317-0010-01900
Alternative APN
  • 661238

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Stories1 Story
Building Area280 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area280 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Architectural StyleRustic
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,742,400 sqft (40 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area432 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Cabin153 sqft
Storage Building75 sqft
SaunaSauna
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number661238
Street Address1947 NICHOLSON LAKE RD
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning CodeFAM
Legal DescriptionNW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SERIAL #
Legal Range14W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionEAGLES NEST TOWN OF
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionEAGLES NEST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2064
Census Tract15401

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address159 142ND AVE NW, ANDOVER, MN 55304-6794
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 6, 2024
Transfer Doc0001492935
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateOct 28, 2020
Property Address3821 MUD CREEK RD, ELY, MN 55731
Document Number00A1394359
Instrument DateOct 27, 2020
InstrumentA1394359
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address159 142ND AVE NW ANDOVER MN 553046794, ANDOVER, MN 55304-6794

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
County SubdivisionEagles Nest Township
Unified School DistrictSt. Louis County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$806.00 (+6.9%)
2025$101,500 (+12.03%) Land $77,600 Building $23,900$101,500 (+12.03%) Land $77,600 Building $23,900
2024$754.00$90,600 (-) Land $75,800 Building $14,800$90,600 (-) Land $75,800 Building $14,800
2022$90,600 Land $75,800 Building $14,800$90,600 Land $75,800 Building $14,800

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 72% of the US · above 89% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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