St. Louis County property record for 2066 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.25 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 33.2 acres (1,450,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,172 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0020-04640 |
| Primary APN | 465-0020-04640 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,325 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,325 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 1,450,112 sqft (33.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 624 sqft |
| Deck Area | 620 sqft |
| Storage Building | 200 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1186891 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2066 HIGHWAY 169 |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8379 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | N1/2 OF SW1/4 EX R.R. R.OW. 3.82 AC & EX 4 ACFOR RD & EX THAT PART N OF THE D.&I.R. R.R. &EX HWY & EX THAT PART LYING N OF |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 63N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2162 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
2066 Hwy 169 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2066 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8379 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004959886 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001479426 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 2066 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8379 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001519982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1519982 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55112 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.51% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 3 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.99% |
| Max Rate At Change | 12.5% |
| Index | 3-Year TN |
| Max Rate | 12.5% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2066 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8379 |
| Document Number | 0001479426 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1479426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2066 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8379 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2066 Hwy 169 was $6,172 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.1% 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 | $6,172.00 (-1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,240.00 Homeowner's exemption | $775,000 (+12.71%) Land $135,900 Building $639,100 | $775,000 (+12.71%) Land $135,900 Building $639,100 |
| 2024 | $687,600 Land $127,400 Building $560,200 | $687,600 Land $127,400 Building $560,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,328.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $549,400 Land $104,100 Building $445,300 | $549,400 Land $104,100 Building $445,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2066 Hwy 169 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 2066 Hwy 169 is high, ranking above 74% 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 74% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Treehouse Broadband Fixed Wireless | 122 / 27 |
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