St. Louis County property record for 2606 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.581 acres (25,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 625-0025-00270 |
| Primary APN | 625-0025-00270 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 25,320 sqft (0.581 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Cabin | 144 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1195450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2606 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0021 BLOCK:002 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | LAHTI LAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2092 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
2606 Bear Island River Rd, a residential property, is held in a trust since April 2006.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2700 HILLCREST DR, G, LA VERNE, CA 91750-4363 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001016374 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2606 Bear Island River Rd was $4,178, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $4,178.00 (+1.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,100.00 (+23.87%) | $392,700 (-) Land $149,400 Building $243,300 | $392,700 (-) Land $149,400 Building $243,300 |
| 2024 | $3,310.00 | $392,700 Land $149,400 Building $243,300 | $392,700 Land $149,400 Building $243,300 |
| 2022 | $278,600 Land $110,300 Building $168,300 | $278,600 Land $110,300 Building $168,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2606 Bear Island River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 2606 Bear Island River Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 83% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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