St. Louis County property record for 2716 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,202 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $199,500 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,844 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 625-0026-00610 |
| Primary APN | 625-0026-00610 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 29,202 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1146534 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2716 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: 0044 BLOCK:002 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | LAHTI LAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2092 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
2716 Bear Island River Rd, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 S LONG LAKE TRL, SAINT PAUL, MN 55127-6222 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004960963 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2716 Bear Island River Rd was $4,844, 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 | $4,844.00 (+1.85%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,756.00 (+24.05%) | $456,100 (-) Land $191,900 Building $264,200 | $456,100 (-) Land $191,900 Building $264,200 |
| 2024 | $3,834.00 | $456,100 Land $191,900 Building $264,200 | $456,100 Land $191,900 Building $264,200 |
| 2022 | $323,600 Land $141,000 Building $182,600 | $323,600 Land $141,000 Building $182,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2716 Bear Island River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 2716 Bear Island River Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 66% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 22 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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