St. Louis County property record for 3478 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,055 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 5.24 acres (228,254 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,018 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-0030-02832 |
| Primary APN | 465-0030-02832 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,055 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 228,254 sqft (5.24 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
|---|---|
| Storage Building | 150 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1068525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3478 HIGHWAY 169 |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | E 400 FT OF LOT 4 EX PART FOR HWY & EX BEGAT THE INTERSECTION OF LINES OF SE1/4 OFNW1/4 & LOT 2 & LOT 4 SECTION 18 & |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSE TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2076 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
3478 Hwy 169 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3478 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN 55731-8007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151258625 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001467383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3478 Hwy 169 was $1,018 with a homeowner's exemption, up 35% from the year before.
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 | $1,018.00 (+35.01%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $754.00 (+15.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,600 (+39.26%) Land $57,700 Building $156,900 | $214,600 (+39.26%) Land $57,700 Building $156,900 |
| 2024 | $654.00 | $154,100 Land $54,200 Building $99,900 | $154,100 Land $54,200 Building $99,900 |
| 2022 | $102,400 Land $44,700 Building $57,700 | $102,400 Land $44,700 Building $57,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3478 Hwy 169 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 3478 Hwy 169 is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 83% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
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