St. Louis County property record for 421 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.75 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
| Square Footage | 915 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 6,248 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $153,500 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,786.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0060-00830 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 915 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 915 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 160 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,248 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft Deck |
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| Porch Area | 72 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating Fuel | Propane Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1106275 |
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| Street Address | 421 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1529 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5 AND 6 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | DESJARDINS ADDITION TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0060-00830
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MEMBERS COOPERATIVE CU |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) NORTHRIDGE CMNTY CU |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20211407774 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 02, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00A1331930 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 421 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529 |
| Document Number | 0001407774 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1407774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $506.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 421 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529 |
| Document Number | 0001407775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1407775 |
| Name | MEMBERS COOPERATIVE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 16, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 16, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5% |
| Index | Prime Rate |
| Max Rate | 9% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 421 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529 |
| Document Number | 00A1322576 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1322576 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 06, 2017 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $158.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 421 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311529, ELY, MN 55731-1529 |
| Document Number | A1322577 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1322577 |
| Name | NORTHRIDGE CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HOYT LAKES, MN 55750 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2027 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 421 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529 |
| Document Number | 00A1331930 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1331930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $158.40 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 421 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311529, ELY, MN 55731-1529 |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| 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 | $2,786.00 (+3.26%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,698.00 (+10.66%) | $170,900 (+7.96%) Land $9,400 Building $161,500 | $170,900 (+7.96%) Land $9,400 Building $161,500 |
| 2024 | $2,438.00 | $158,300 (+18.49%) Land $9,000 Building $149,300 | $158,300 (+18.49%) Land $9,000 Building $149,300 |
| 2022 | $133,600 Land $8,300 Building $125,300 | $133,600 Land $8,300 Building $125,300 |
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