St. Louis County property record for 2796 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.19 acres (51,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,462 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 625-0026-00850 |
| Primary APN | 625-0026-00850 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 51,988 sqft (1.19 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1192695 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2796 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0068 BLOCK:002 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO LAHTI LAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| 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 | 2413 30TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406-2987 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000862146 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2796 BEAR ISLAND RIVER RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001524523 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1524523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2413 30TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406-2987 |
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 | $6,462.00 (+0.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,458.00 (+30.99%) | $498,400 (-) Land $253,800 Building $244,600 | $498,400 (-) Land $253,800 Building $244,600 |
| 2024 | $4,930.00 | $498,400 (+47.41%) Land $253,800 Building $244,600 | $498,400 (+47.41%) Land $253,800 Building $244,600 |
| 2022 | $338,100 Land $185,100 Building $153,000 | $338,100 Land $185,100 Building $153,000 |
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 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.
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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