2738 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 2738 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details1 bd · 850 sqft
Lot Size0.913 acres (39,780 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$2,258 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN625-0026-00670

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN625-0026-00670
Alternative APN
  • 798341

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Stories1 Story
Building Area850 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area850 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area39,780 sqft (0.913 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area16 sqft
Deck Area50 sqft
Boat House192 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number798341
Street Address2738 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-8310
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning CodeSMU
Legal DescriptionLOT: 0050 BLOCK:002 SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionLAHTI LAND FIRST ADDITION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number50
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionBIRCH LAKE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2092
Census Tract15401

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 625-0026-00670

Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2224 SW 35TH ST, ANKENY, IA 50023-5902
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 18, 2010
Transfer Doc0001133080
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,258.00 (+1.9%)
2025$2,216.00 (+24.35%)$210,400 (-) Land $161,400 Building $49,000$210,400 (-) Land $161,400 Building $49,000
2024$1,782.00$210,400 (+39.43%) Land $161,400 Building $49,000$210,400 (+39.43%) Land $161,400 Building $49,000
2022$150,900 Land $117,000 Building $33,900$150,900 Land $117,000 Building $33,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 24, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

Wildfire

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 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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

Based on FCC filings for 22 locations within half a mile of this property.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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