St. Louis County property record for 2234 Balsam Ln, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.65 acres (72,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,676 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer May 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0365-00070 |
| Primary APN | 465-0365-00070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 72,298 sqft (1.65 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1148798 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2234 BALSAM LN |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLOCK 1 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLF WEST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12018 GANTRY LN, SAINT PAUL, MN 55124-6265 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LENNAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231466685 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001477858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2234 BALSAM LN, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001477858 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1477858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2023 |
| 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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| Address | 12018 GANTRY LN, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124-6265 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2234 BALSAM LN, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001466685 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1466685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,056.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 12018 GANTRY LN, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124-6265 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2234 BALSAM LN, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001403873 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1403873 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $924.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 18263 80TH PL N, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55311-4503 |
| Document Number | 0001403874 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1403874 |
| Name | LENNAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 | $2,676.00 (+1.13%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,646.00 (+0.15%) | $283,600 (+1.61%) Land $192,900 Building $90,700 | $283,600 (+1.61%) Land $192,900 Building $90,700 |
| 2024 | $279,100 (+9.28%) Land $192,900 Building $86,200 | $279,100 (+9.28%) Land $192,900 Building $86,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,642.00 | ||
| 2022 | $255,400 Land $178,800 Building $76,600 | $255,400 Land $178,800 Building $76,600 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
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