2670 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 2670 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size1.05 acres (45,834 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$40,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$686 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN625-0026-00270

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN625-0026-00270
Alternative APN
  • 1079452

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Building Area784 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area784 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area45,834 sqft (1.05 acres)
Garage Area1,200 sqft
PorchSlab
Deck AreaDeck Area
Storage Building15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number1079452
Street Address2670 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-8309
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning CodeSMU
Legal DescriptionLOT: 0010 BLOCK:002 SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionFIRST ADDITION TO LAHTI LAND
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionBIRCH LAKE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2092
Census Tract15401

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4920 413TH ST, WAHKON, MN 56386-2599
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 29, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20191365786
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateOct 21, 2019
Property Address2670 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD, ELY, MN 55731-8309
Document Number00A1365786
Instrument DateAug 28, 2019
InstrumentA1365786
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2019
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$132.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4920 413TH ST WAHKON MN 563862599, WAHKON, MN 56386-2599

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
Unified School DistrictEly Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$686.00 (+3.94%)
2025$660.00 (+12.24%)$65,200 (-) Land $28,200 Building $37,000$65,200 (-) Land $28,200 Building $37,000
2024$588.00$65,200 (+22.33%) Land $28,200 Building $37,000$65,200 (+22.33%) Land $28,200 Building $37,000
2022$53,300 Land $24,200 Building $29,100$53,300 Land $24,200 Building $29,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · above 74% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Zito Media
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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