2728 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 2728 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details320 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.877 acres (38,210 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$176,000 (Feb 2009)
Tax Bill$1,664 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN625-0026-00630

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN625-0026-00630
Alternative APN
  • 879771

Interior

Building Area320 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area320 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialMetal
Lot Area38,210 sqft (0.877 acres)
Deck Area72 sqft
Cabin320 sqft
Storage Building96 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number879771
Street Address2728 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning CodeSMU
Legal DescriptionLOT: 0046 BLOCK:002 SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionFIRST ADDITION TO LAHTI LAND
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number46
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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1026 ODAY ST S, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119-5952
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 5, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 5, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20091100415
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$1,664.00 (+1.96%)
2025$1,632.00 (+23.45%)$154,000 (-) Land $152,700 Building $1,300$154,000 (-) Land $152,700 Building $1,300
2024$1,322.00$154,000 (+36.89%) Land $152,700 Building $1,300$154,000 (+36.89%) Land $152,700 Building $1,300
2022$112,500 Land $111,600 Building $900$112,500 Land $111,600 Building $900

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 RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 66% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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