St. Louis County property record for 2871 Van Vac Rd, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Square Footage | 2,521 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 1,734,995 sqft (39.8 acres) |
| Garage | 1,004 sqft |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,820.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 465-0040-04350 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,521 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,664 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 780 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 1,734,995 sqft (39.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,004 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 14 sqft Deck |
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| Porch Area | 392 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Pole Structure | 702 sqft Pole Structure |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 906339 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2871 VAN VAC RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation |
| Legal Description | NW1/4 OF NW1/4, EXCEPT THAT PART OF NW1/4 OFNW1/4, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ATTHE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NW1/4 OF |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 63N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 465-0040-04350
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1556 SALEM CT SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55902-4300 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 05, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 05, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20211421139 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001042066 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2871 VAN VAC RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001478610 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1478610 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1556 SALEM CT SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55902-4300 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2871 VAN VAC RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001421137 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1421137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 689, ELY, MN 55731-0689 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2871 VAN VAC RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001421139 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1421139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1556 SALEM CT SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55902-4300 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2871 VAN VAC RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 00A1304487 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1304487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1556 SALEM CT SW ROCHESTER MN 559024300, ROCHESTER, MN 55902-4300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Morse Township |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,820.00 (+4.08%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,592.00 (+12.74%) | $684,800 (+14.67%) Land $157,500 Building $527,300 | $684,800 (+14.67%) Land $157,500 Building $527,300 |
| 2024 | $597,200 (+21.36%) Land $147,700 Building $449,500 | $597,200 (+21.36%) Land $147,700 Building $449,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,960.00 | ||
| 2022 | $492,100 Land $120,400 Building $371,700 | $492,100 Land $120,400 Building $371,700 |
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