St. Louis County property record for 2787 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 560 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.86 acres (81,141 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $986 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 625-0026-00170 |
| Primary APN | 625-0026-00170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 560 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 81,141 sqft (1.86 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
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| Account Number | 1163065 |
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| Street Address | 2787 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | LOT 17, BLOCK 1 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | LAHTI LAND |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| 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 August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2787 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD, ELY, MN 55731-8310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231468833 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001468833 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1468833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $138.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 402 W CHRISTOPHER PT, PAYSON, AZ 85541-3110 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $986.00 (+336.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $226.00 (+13%) | $100,900 (+333.05%) Land $23,300 Building $77,600 | $100,900 (+333.05%) Land $23,300 Building $77,600 |
| 2024 | $200.00 | $23,300 (+23.94%) Land $23,300 | $23,300 (+23.94%) Land $23,300 |
| 2023 | $200.00 | ||
| 2022 | $18,800 (+21.29%) Land $18,800 | $18,800 (+21.29%) Land $18,800 | |
| 2021 | $15,500 Land $15,500 | $15,500 Land $15,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 43% of the US · above 73% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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