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

St. Louis County property record for 257 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage1,498 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size6,911 sqft (0.158 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$135,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$1,400.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN030-0285-00330
Alternative APNs
  • 1129461
  • 1150910

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Building Area1,498 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,052 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area6,911 sqft (0.158 acres)
Garage Area704 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area354 sqft Deck
Porch Area28 sqft Porch
SaunaSauna
Storage Building240 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number1150910
Street Address257 N 5TH AVE E
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-1404
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 16 BLOCK 4*SURFACE ONLY* SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH PIONEER ADD TO ELY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Minor Civil DivisionELY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1031
Census Tract15300

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0285-00330

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 07, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
ELY AREA CU
Jun 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ELY AREA CU
Apr 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 01, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 29, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 18, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jul 07, 2023
  • Deed Sale Price on Jul 07, 2023
  • Prior Sale Amount on Jul 29, 2019
Deed Doc Number20231469476
Prior Transfer DateFeb 04, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0001377692
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateJul 07, 2023
Property Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Document Number0001469476
Instrument DateJun 27, 2023
Instrument1469476
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2023
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$445.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404

Mortgage

Document Number0001469477
DateJul 07, 2023
Instrument1469477
Lender
NameELY AREA CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 01, 2038

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001445207
DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument1445207
Lender
NameELY AREA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressELY, MN 55731
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJun 01, 2037

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateApr 21, 2020
Property Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Document Number00A1377692
Instrument DateFeb 04, 2020
InstrumentA1377692
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address257 N 5TH AVE E ELY MN 557311404, ELY, MN 55731-1404

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateOct 01, 2019
Property Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Document Number00A1364471
Instrument DateSep 19, 2019
InstrumentA1364471
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1.65
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3881 EMERSON AVE SW WAVERLY MN 553905521, WAVERLY, MN 55390-5521

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateJul 29, 2019
Property Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Document Number00A1359544
Instrument DateJul 18, 2019
InstrumentA1359544
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$105.60
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address107 W HARVEY ST #2 ELY MN 557311271, 2, ELY, MN 55731-1271

September 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateSep 18, 2018
Property Address257 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404
Document Number00A1340933
Instrument DateSep 18, 2018
InstrumentA1340933
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 01, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$149.22
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address257 N 5TH AVE E ELY MN 557311404, ELY, MN 55731-1404
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$1,400.00 (+8.02%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$1,296.00 (-9.12%) Homeowner's exemption$147,500 (+7.98%) Land $10,500 Building $137,000$147,500 (+7.98%) Land $10,500 Building $137,000
2024$1,426.00 (-35.53%)$136,600 (+13.74%) Land $10,000 Building $126,600$136,600 (+13.74%) Land $10,000 Building $126,600
2023$2,212.00
2022$120,100 (+19.27%) Land $9,200 Building $110,900$120,100 (+19.27%) Land $9,200 Building $110,900
2021$100,700 Land $8,300 Building $92,400$100,700 Land $8,300 Building $92,400

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