St. Louis County property record for 246 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.25 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
| Square Footage | 1,042 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 9,208 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $165,500 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $742.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0285-00420 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.25 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,042 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 737 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 9,208 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Storage Building | 180 sqft Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1197291 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 N 5TH AVE E |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1405 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLOCK 5*SURFACE ONLY* SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PIONEER ADD TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0285-00420
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITY OF ELY |
| May 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FRANDSEN BANK AND TRUST |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Known Transactions |
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| Deed Doc Number | 20261532431 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 246 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001446747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1446747 |
| Name | CITY OF ELY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 246 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1405 |
| Document Number | 0001532431 |
| Instrument Date | May 01, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.1532431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NORTHCOAST TITLE, NORTHEAST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $55,161.15 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 246 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1405 |
| Document Number | 0001532432, |
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| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.1532432 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BANK AND TRUST |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $742.00 (+11.75%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $664.00 (-8.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,200 (+44.47%) Land $14,000 Building $132,200 | $146,200 (+44.47%) Land $14,000 Building $132,200 |
| 2024 | $728.00 | $101,200 (+35.11%) Land $13,400 Building $87,800 | $101,200 (+35.11%) Land $13,400 Building $87,800 |
| 2022 | $74,900 Land $12,300 Building $62,600 | $74,900 Land $12,300 Building $62,600 |
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