St. Louis County property record for 2522 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 648 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 9.46 acres (412,078 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,856 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 625-0010-01380 |
| Primary APN | 625-0010-01380 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 648 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 412,078 sqft (9.46 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|
| Account Number | 954246 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2522 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 EX PART PLATTED AS LAHTI LAND & EX THATPART OF LOT 1 ASSUMING W LINE TO BEAR S00DEG23'51"E & FROM NW COR RUN |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 61N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2093 |
| 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 | 196 OAKTON LN, LAKE VILLA, IL 60046-6654 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20131218819 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001133718 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,856.00 (+1.87%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,822.00 (+14.3%) | $172,300 (-) Land $50,700 Building $121,600 | $172,300 (-) Land $50,700 Building $121,600 |
| 2024 | $1,594.00 | $172,300 (+26.13%) Land $50,700 Building $121,600 | $172,300 (+26.13%) Land $50,700 Building $121,600 |
| 2022 | $136,600 Land $40,900 Building $95,700 | $136,600 Land $40,900 Building $95,700 |
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 61% of the US · above 84% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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