247 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 247 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.75 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage1,578 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size5,780 sqft (0.132 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$174,551 (2024)
Tax Bill$1,652.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN030-0285-00320
Alternative APNs
  • 1101847
  • 1169458

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Building Area1,578 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,011 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area5,780 sqft (0.132 acres)
Garage Area691 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area15 sqft Deck
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area210 sqft Porch
SaunaSauna
Lean-To230 sqft Lean-To

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number1169458
Street Address247 N 5TH AVE E
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-1404
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 15 BLOCK 4*SURFACE ONLY* SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH PIONEER ADDITION TO ELY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Minor Civil DivisionELY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1031
Census Tract15300

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0285-00320

Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address247 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 16, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
FIRST CLASS MTG
May 08, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 05, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 05, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20241492839
Prior Transfer DateMay 08, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0001051226
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 16, 2020
Property Address247 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Document Number00A1398673
Instrument DateDec 04, 2020
InstrumentA1398673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2021
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$396.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address247 N 5TH AVE E ELY MN 557311404, ELY, MN 55731-1404

Mortgage

Document NumberA1398674
DateDec 16, 2020
InstrumentA1398674
Lender
NameFIRST CLASS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMAPLE GROVE, MN 55369
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 15, 2050

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateMay 08, 2017
Property Address247 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Document Number00A1308768
Instrument DateApr 24, 2017
InstrumentA1308768
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2017
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$191.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2542 GRANT MCMAHAN BLVD ELY MN 557318407, ELY, MN 55731-8407

Mortgage

Document NumberA1308769
DateMay 08, 2017
InstrumentA1308769
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 07, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,652.00 (+42.17%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$1,162.00 (-42.02%) Homeowner's exemption$162,100 (+25.66%) Land $8,700 Building $153,400$162,100 (+25.66%) Land $8,700 Building $153,400
2024$2,004.00$129,000 (+10.35%) Land $8,300 Building $120,700$129,000 (+10.35%) Land $8,300 Building $120,700
2022$116,900 Land $7,600 Building $109,300$116,900 Land $7,600 Building $109,300

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