St. Louis County property record for 261 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 1,632 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 11,474 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (2002) |
| Tax Bill | $946.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0285-00340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 960 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 11,474 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Storage Building | 256 sqft Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 678992 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 N 5TH AVE E |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1404 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLOCK 4 EXCEPT ALL MINERALS*SURFACE ONLY* SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PIONEER ADD TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0285-00340
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 N 5TH AVE E, ELY, MN 55731-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2002854380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000854380 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| 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 | $946.00 (+1%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $860.00 (-16.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,000 (+7.84%) Land $16,300 Building $104,700 | $121,000 (+7.84%) Land $16,300 Building $104,700 |
| 2024 | $1,036.00 | $112,200 (+6.25%) Land $15,500 Building $96,700 | $112,200 (+6.25%) Land $15,500 Building $96,700 |
| 2022 | $105,600 Land $14,200 Building $91,400 | $105,600 Land $14,200 Building $91,400 |
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