St. Louis County property record for 2168 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 208 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 10.2 acres (446,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $540 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0010-00792 |
| Primary APN | 610-0010-00792 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 208 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 446,490 sqft (10.2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1065220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2168 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 1 & SW1/4 OF NE1/4 ASSUMINGN LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO BEAR S89DEG44'28"EAND FROM NW COR OF LOT 1 BEING ALSO |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 61N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2093 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2507 HUMBOLDT AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405-3619 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211433847 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2168 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001433847 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1433847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $346.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2507 HUSTAD AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $540.00 (+1.89%) | ||
| 2025 | $530.00 (+8.16%) | $46,100 (+1.1%) Land $36,800 Building $9,300 | $46,100 (+1.1%) Land $36,800 Building $9,300 |
| 2024 | $490.00 | $45,600 (+20.63%) Land $36,800 Building $8,800 | $45,600 (+20.63%) Land $36,800 Building $8,800 |
| 2022 | $37,800 Land $30,400 Building $7,400 | $37,800 Land $30,400 Building $7,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 83% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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