St. Louis County property record for 2524 Cranberry Island, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 408 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,352 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 465-0040-04930 |
| Primary APN | 465-0040-04930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 408 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 244 sqft |
| Cabin | 296 sqft |
| Lean-To | 12 sqft |
| Storage Building | 40 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 885752 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2524 CRANBERRY IS |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1583 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF LOT 10 LYING N OF THEFOLLOWING LINE BEG FROM M.C. ON E END OFS LINE OF G.L.7 THENCE N89DEG21'20"EALONG S LINE |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 63N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
2524 Cranberry Island, a residential property, is held in a trust since June 2009.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5200 PATHWAYS AVE, 2, SAINT PAUL, MN 55110-6552 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000870957 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2524 Cranberry Island was $7,352, up 17.7% from the year before.
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 | $7,352.00 (+17.67%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,248.00 (+6.04%) | $729,900 (+15.53%) Land $643,100 Building $86,800 | $729,900 (+15.53%) Land $643,100 Building $86,800 |
| 2024 | $5,892.00 | $631,800 Land $559,500 Building $72,300 | $631,800 Land $559,500 Building $72,300 |
| 2022 | $510,400 Land $447,900 Building $62,500 | $510,400 Land $447,900 Building $62,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2524 Cranberry Island in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 2524 Cranberry Island is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 84% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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