St. Louis County property record for 2296 Balsam Ln, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.7 acres (117,612 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,358 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0030-01000 |
| Primary APN | 465-0030-01000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 117,612 sqft (2.7 acres) |
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| Account Number | 1160269 |
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| Street Address | 2296 BALSAM LN |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8003 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 8 DESC AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 8;THENCE N89DEG11'16"E ALONG N LINE 626.47 FTTO |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,366 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 12416 FORADA BEACH RD SE, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-5473 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPEER FINANCIAL FLCA |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231480503 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 26, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000832921 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2296 BALSAM LN, ELY, MN 55731-8003 |
| Document Number | 0001480503 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1480503 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $544.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12416 FORADA BEACH RD SE, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-5473 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2296 BALSAM LN, ELY, MN 55731-8003 |
| Document Number | 0001402721 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1402721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE CORPORATION, LAND TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $386.10 |
| 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 | 31154 ALGONQUIN TRL, CHISAGO CITY, MN 55013-4003 |
| Document Number | 0001402722 |
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| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1402722 |
| Name | COMPEER FINANCIAL FLCA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 00A1314998 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1314998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $264.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2414 MINNETONKA DR CEDAR FALLS IA 506131526, CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613-1526 |
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 | $1,358.00 (+1.19%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,342.00 (-0.45%) | $171,400 (-) Land $171,400 | $171,400 (-) Land $171,400 |
| 2024 | $171,400 (+5.02%) Land $171,400 | $171,400 (+5.02%) Land $171,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,348.00 | ||
| 2022 | $163,200 (+31.51%) Land $163,200 | $163,200 (+31.51%) Land $163,200 | |
| 2021 | $124,100 Land $124,100 | $124,100 Land $124,100 |
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 · 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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