St. Louis County property record for 21 W James St, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,680 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-0500-00378 |
| Primary APN | 030-0500-00378 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Exterior Material | Metal |
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| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Account Number | 947074 |
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| Street Address | 21 W JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 ASSUMING E LINEOF SAID SW1/4 OF NE1/4 TO BEAR N01DEG50'27"W& FROM SE COR OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 RUN |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 63N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELY LANDS IN THE CITY |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 W JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1348 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001391950 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21 W JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 00A1391950 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | A1391950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 11 W JAMES ST ELY MN 557311348, ELY, MN 55731-1348 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,680.00 (+3.32%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,626.00 (+10.16%) | $81,600 (+7.79%) Land $11,100 Building $70,500 | $81,600 (+7.79%) Land $11,100 Building $70,500 |
| 2024 | $1,476.00 | $75,700 (+34.22%) Land $10,500 Building $65,200 | $75,700 (+34.22%) Land $10,500 Building $65,200 |
| 2022 | $56,400 Land $7,300 Building $49,100 | $56,400 Land $7,300 Building $49,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 76% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Ely serves 3,258 people · EPA ID MN1690014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Oct 2024 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 561 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Midco Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Treehouse Broadband Fixed Wireless | 900 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CTC.
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