St. Louis County property record for 2879 Waters Island, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.96 acres (129,121 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,180 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 465-0146-00030 |
| Primary APN | 465-0146-00030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 129,121 sqft (2.96 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 1060729 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2879 WATERS IS |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLOCK 1 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | MAKWA ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 CHESHIRE LN, 125, HOPKINS, MN 55305-2015 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20131212881 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001138771 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Morse Township |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,180.00 (+15.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,022.00 (+6.9%) | $131,600 (+15.03%) Land $131,600 | $131,600 (+15.03%) Land $131,600 |
| 2024 | $956.00 | $114,400 (+25.03%) Land $114,400 | $114,400 (+25.03%) Land $114,400 |
| 2022 | $91,500 Land $91,500 | $91,500 Land $91,500 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Treehouse Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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