St. Louis County property record for 2256 Balsam Ln, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 576 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (55,281 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,030 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0365-00010 |
| Primary APN | 465-0365-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 55,281 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|
| Account Number | 927744 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2256 BALSAM LN |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLOCK 1 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLF WEST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4952 LESTER RIVER RD, DULUTH, MN 55804-3022 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,030.00 (+0.4%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,022.00 (+4.44%) | $214,000 (+0.8%) Land $180,300 Building $33,700 | $214,000 (+0.8%) Land $180,300 Building $33,700 |
| 2024 | $1,936.00 | $212,300 (+4.12%) Land $180,300 Building $32,000 | $212,300 (+4.12%) Land $180,300 Building $32,000 |
| 2022 | $203,900 Land $171,700 Building $32,200 | $203,900 Land $171,700 Building $32,200 |
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 | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 83% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: 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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