St. Louis County property record for 2538 Martilla Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 905 sqft |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,948 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 465-0040-04420 |
| Primary APN | 465-0040-04420 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 905 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
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| Cabin | 232 sqft |
| Storage Building | 462 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1196169 |
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| Street Address | 2538 MARTILLA RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 63N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 465-0040-04420
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 5TH ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-1803 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2538 MARTILLA RD, ELY, MN 55731-8413 |
| Document Number | 0001531366 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261531366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 608 5TH ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-1803 |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Morse Township |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,948.00 (+1.78%) | ||
| 2025 | $230,700 (+10.65%) Land $138,100 Building $92,600 | $230,700 (+10.65%) Land $138,100 Building $92,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,914.00 | $208,500 (+13.93%) Land $129,500 Building $79,000 | $208,500 (+13.93%) Land $129,500 Building $79,000 |
| 2022 | $183,000 Land $105,800 Building $77,200 | $183,000 Land $105,800 Building $77,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 24, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Treehouse Broadband.
Based on FCC filings for 3 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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