1950 Nicholson Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 1950 Nicholson Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 320 sqft
Lot Size40 acres (1,742,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill$914 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN317-0010-01920

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN317-0010-01920
Alternative APNs
  • 1141856
  • 72569

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area320 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area320 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

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

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area128 sqft
Deck Area16 sqft
Storage Building320 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelPropane

Location & Zoning

Account Number1141856
Street Address1950 NICHOLSON LAKE RD
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning CodeFAM
Legal DescriptionSE 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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2109 BIRCH POINT RD, TOWER, MN 55790-8104
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221458480
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 13, 2022
Property Address1950 NICHOLSON LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731
Document Number0001458480
Instrument DateDec 7, 2022
Instrument1458480
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$610.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2109 BIRCH POINT RD, TOWER, MN 55790-8104

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$914.00 (+10.39%)
2025$828.00 (-14.64%)$116,600 (+14.65%) Land $79,900 Building $36,700$116,600 (+14.65%) Land $79,900 Building $36,700
2024$970.00 (-4.72%)$101,700 (-) Land $78,100 Building $23,600$101,700 (-) Land $78,100 Building $23,600
2023$1,018.00
2022$101,700 (+7.62%) Land $78,100 Building $23,600$101,700 (+7.62%) Land $78,100 Building $23,600
2021$94,500 Land $70,900 Building $23,600$94,500 Land $70,900 Building $23,600

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 RiskModerate
above 65% of the US · above 86% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% 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

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