2296 Balsam Ln, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 2296 Balsam Ln, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeAgricultural Vacant Land
Lot Size2.7 acres (117,612 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$165,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$1,358 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN465-0030-01000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN465-0030-01000
Alternative APNs
  • 1104223
  • 1160269

Exterior

Lot Area117,612 sqft (2.7 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number1160269
Street Address2296 BALSAM LN
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-8003
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeVacant Land > Agricultural
Local Zoning CodeSMU
Legal DescriptionTHAT 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 Range13W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionMORSE TOWN OF
Legal Lot Number8,366
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionMORSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2060
Census Tract15401

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12416 FORADA BEACH RD SE, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-5473
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 27, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY
Feb 3, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COMPEER FINANCIAL FLCA
Aug 9, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20231480503
Prior Transfer DateNov 26, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000832921
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 27, 2023
Property Address2296 BALSAM LN, ELY, MN 55731-8003
Document Number0001480503
Instrument DateDec 18, 2023
Instrument1480503
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2024
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$544.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12416 FORADA BEACH RD SE, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-5473

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateFeb 3, 2021
Property Address2296 BALSAM LN, ELY, MN 55731-8003
Document Number0001402721
Instrument DateDec 4, 2020
Instrument1402721
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023
Title CompanyLAND TITLE CORPORATION, LAND TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$386.10
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address31154 ALGONQUIN TRL, CHISAGO CITY, MN 55013-4003

Mortgage

Document Number0001402722
DateFeb 3, 2021
Instrument1402722
Lender
NameCOMPEER FINANCIAL FLCA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term239 Months
DueJan 1, 2041

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateAug 9, 2017
Property AddressELY, MN 55731
Document Number00A1314998
Instrument DateJul 31, 2017
InstrumentA1314998
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$264.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2414 MINNETONKA DR CEDAR FALLS IA 506131526, CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613-1526

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
County SubdivisionMorse Township
Unified School DistrictEly Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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 RiskModerate
above 57% of the US · above 83% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

ProviderMax 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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