St. Louis County property record for 2660 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,374 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.87 acres (81,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 625-0026-00250 |
| Primary APN | 625-0026-00250 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 81,750 sqft (1.87 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1143632 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2660 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | LOT 8, BLOCK 2 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | LAHTI LAND FIRST ADD TO |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2092 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
2660 Bear Island River Rd, a residential property, is held in a trust since January 2023.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27833 128TH ST NW, ZIMMERMAN, MN 55398-9221 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231460313 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001460313 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2660 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001460313 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1460313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27833 128TH ST NW, ZIMMERMAN, MN 55398-9221 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2660 Bear Island River Rd was $2,344.
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 | $2,344.00 | ||
| 2025 | $218,500 (-) Land $115,400 Building $103,100 | $218,500 (-) Land $115,400 Building $103,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,298.00 | $218,500 Land $115,400 Building $103,100 | $218,500 Land $115,400 Building $103,100 |
| 2022 | $155,200 Land $83,900 Building $71,300 | $155,200 Land $83,900 Building $71,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2660 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 2660 Bear Island River Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 74% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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