St. Louis County property record for 2688 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,484 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $638 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 625-0026-00310 |
| Primary APN | 625-0026-00310 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 50,484 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 3,120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
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| Account Number | 1067810 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2688 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: 0014 BLOCK:002 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO LAHTI LAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2092 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11067 VISTA RANCH WAY, FORT WORTH, TX 76179-9114 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251502722 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $638.00 (+3.91%) | ||
| 2025 | $614.00 (+11.64%) | $143,500 (+137.19%) Land $34,100 Building $109,400 | $143,500 (+137.19%) Land $34,100 Building $109,400 |
| 2024 | $550.00 | $60,500 (+21.49%) Land $34,100 Building $26,400 | $60,500 (+21.49%) Land $34,100 Building $26,400 |
| 2022 | $49,800 Land $29,000 Building $20,800 | $49,800 Land $29,000 Building $20,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 74% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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