3070 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 3070 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size32.3 acres (1,408,730 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$195,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$2,828 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN465-0030-00660

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN465-0030-00660
Alternative APN
  • 1100009

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,620 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,160 sqft
Basement Area2,160 sqft
Finished Basement2,160 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area1,408,730 sqft (32.3 acres)
Garage Area768 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area840 sqft
Deck Area60 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number1100009
Street Address3070 HIGHWAY 169
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-8044
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNS
Legal DescriptionNW1/4 OF SW1/4 EX 4 21/100 AC FOR RD &EX PART N OF HWY #169 SERIAL #
Legal Range13W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionMORSE TOWN OF
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionMORSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2076
Census Tract15401

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address40135 291ST AVE, RUSSELL, IA 50238-7790
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20201396144
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateNov 17, 2020
Property Address3070 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8044
Document Number00A1396144
Instrument DateOct 13, 2020
InstrumentA1396144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2020
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$644.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address40135 291ST AVE RUSSELL IA 502387790, RUSSELL, IA 50238-7790

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,828.00 (+0.28%)
2025$2,820.00 (+10.68%)$336,000 (+13.36%) Land $116,400 Building $219,600$336,000 (+13.36%) Land $116,400 Building $219,600
2024$2,548.00$296,400 (+24.28%) Land $109,200 Building $187,200$296,400 (+24.28%) Land $109,200 Building $187,200
2022$238,500 Land $89,400 Building $149,100$238,500 Land $89,400 Building $149,100

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 64% of the US · above 86% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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