317 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 317 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1.25 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Square Footage875 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size9,370 sqft (0.215 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$155,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$886.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN030-0350-00410
Alternative APNs
  • 1007933
  • 1183826

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.25 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Building Area875 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor875 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area48 sqft Basement
Finished Basement48 sqft Finished
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialMetal Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area9,370 sqft (0.215 acres)
Garage Area280 sqft Garage
Porch Area120 sqft Porch
SaunaSauna
Storage Building280 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number1183826
Street Address317 E JAMES ST
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-1527
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 4 5 AND 6 SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionWHITES ADDITION TO ELY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number4-5
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Minor Civil DivisionELY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3014
Census Tract15300

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0350-00410

Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 691, ELY, MN 55731-0691
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenants In Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 01, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ELY AREA CU
May 14, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ELY AREA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20251512382
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address317 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1527
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001408910
DateApr 01, 2021
Instrument1408910
Lender
NameELY AREA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressELY, MN 55731
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueMar 08, 2036

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address317 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1527
Document Number00A1355619
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address317 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311527, ELY, MN 55731-1527

Mortgage

Document Number00A1355619
DateMay 30, 2019
InstrumentA1355619
Lender
NameELY AREA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressELY, MN 55731
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueMay 29, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$886.00 (+10.2%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$804.00 (-18.46%) Homeowner's exemption$130,800 (+2%) Land $14,200 Building $116,600$130,800 (+2%) Land $14,200 Building $116,600
2024$986.00$109,000 (+15.1%) Land $13,500 Building $95,500$109,000 (+15.1%) Land $13,500 Building $95,500
2022$94,700 Land $12,400 Building $82,300$94,700 Land $12,400 Building $82,300

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