St. Louis County property record for 1947 Whispering Woods Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 30 acres (1,306,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,106 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0010-01155 |
| Primary APN | 465-0010-01155 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,306,800 sqft (30 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,288 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 329 sqft |
| Storage Building | 320 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,944 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 968193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1947 WHISPERING WOODS RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8366 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | FAM |
| Legal Description | S1/2 AND NW1/4 OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2162 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
1947 Whispering Woods Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2010.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 23, ELY, MN 55731-0023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010884833 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000870756 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1947 Whispering Woods Rd was $3,106 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.8% 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 | $3,106.00 (-8.75%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,404.00 (+9.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $734,300 (+43.87%) Land $114,200 Building $620,100 | $734,300 (+43.87%) Land $114,200 Building $620,100 |
| 2024 | $3,114.00 (+5.7%) | $510,400 Land $107,300 Building $403,100 | $510,400 Land $107,300 Building $403,100 |
| 2023 | $2,946.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $394,200 (+34.54%) Land $87,900 Building $306,300 | $394,200 (+34.54%) Land $87,900 Building $306,300 | |
| 2021 | $293,000 Land $58,200 Building $234,800 | $293,000 Land $58,200 Building $234,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1947 Whispering Woods Rd 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 | 4 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 1947 Whispering Woods Rd 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 90% 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 16 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 | 150 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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