2117 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 2117 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft
Lot Size	2.22 acres (96,703 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$169,900 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,316 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale Mar 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`465-0020-04436`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`465-0020-04436`
Alternative APN	`1097836`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,180 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	1,180 sqft

Exterior

Architectural Style	Rustic
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	96,703 sqft (2.22 acres)
Garage Area	672 sqft
Deck Area	264 sqft
Storage Building	72 sqft
Sauna	Sauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1097836
Street Address	2117 HIGHWAY 169
City	ELY
State	MN
Zip	55731-8380
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SMU
Legal Description	PART OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 ASSUMING E LINE OFNE1/4 OF SE1/4 TO BEAR N00DEG19'20"W & FROMNE COR BEING ALSO THE E1/4 COR OF SEC 31
Legal Range	12W
Legal Township	63N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	MORSE TOWN OF
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil Division	MORSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1039
Census Tract	15401

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2117 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8380
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 13, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO
Mar 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 19, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20201392754
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 8, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	00A1305998
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2020
Property Address	2117 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8380
Document Number	00A1392754
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2020
Instrument	A1392754
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2020
Title Company	NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$561.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2117 HIGHWAY 169 ELY MN 557318380, ELY, MN 55731-8380

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2017
Property Address	2117 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8380
Document Number	00A1305998
Instrument Date	Mar 8, 2017
Instrument	A1305998
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	15138 TYLER ST NE HAM LAKE MN 553046050, HAM LAKE, MN 55304-6050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	St. Louis County
County Subdivision	Morse Township
Unified School District	Ely Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,316.00 (+1.54%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,296.00 (-19.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$239,400 (+15.54%) Land $30,500 Building $208,900	$239,400 (+15.54%) Land $30,500 Building $208,900
2024	$1,608.00	$207,200 (+12.43%) Land $29,100 Building $178,100	$207,200 (+12.43%) Land $29,100 Building $178,100
2022		$184,300 Land $24,900 Building $159,400	$184,300 Land $24,900 Building $159,400

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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 Risk	High above 72% of the US · above 89% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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