427 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 427 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Square Footage960 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size12,496 sqft (0.286 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$199,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$1,786.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN030-0060-00850
Alternative APNs
  • 1120475
  • 1136052

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Building Area960 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor960 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area720 sqft Basement
Finished Basement720 sqft Finished
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area12,496 sqft (0.286 acres)
Garage Area1,252 sqft Garage
Patio Area99 sqft Patio
SaunaSauna
Storage Building180 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelPropane Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number1136052
Street Address427 E JAMES ST
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-1529
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 7 THRU 10 SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionDESJARDIN S ADDITION
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number7-10
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Minor Civil DivisionELY
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4031
Census Tract15300

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0060-00850

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address427 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 29, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY
Nov 08, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
AFFINITY PLUS FCU
Dec 30, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AFFINITY PLUS FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 08, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20221450837
Prior Transfer DateDec 12, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0001370487
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateAug 29, 2022
Property Address427 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529
Document Number0001450837
Instrument DateAug 26, 2022
Instrument1450837
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2022
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$656.70
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address427 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateNov 08, 2021
Property Address427 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529
Document Number0001429488
Instrument DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument1429488
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2022
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$584.10
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address427 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529

Mortgage

Document Number0001429489
DateNov 08, 2021
Instrument1429489
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address427 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529
Document Number00A1385145
Instrument DateJun 30, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 26, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address427 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311529, ELY, MN 55731-1529

Mortgage

Document Number00A1385145
DateJul 15, 2020
InstrumentA1385145
Lender
NameAFFINITY PLUS FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAINT PAUL, MN 55107
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJul 14, 2030
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address427 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1529
Document Number00A1370488
Instrument DateDec 12, 2019
InstrumentA1370488
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2020
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$297.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address427 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311529, ELY, MN 55731-1529

Mortgage

Document NumberA1370489
DateDec 30, 2019
InstrumentA1370489
Lender
NameAFFINITY PLUS FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAINT PAUL, MN 55107
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueDec 29, 2034

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$1,786.00 (+52.39%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption
2025$1,172.00 (-9.57%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption$197,300 (+27.29%) Land $17,000 Building $180,300$197,300 (+27.29%) Land $17,000 Building $180,300
2024$1,296.00$155,000 (+29.27%) Land $16,200 Building $138,800$155,000 (+29.27%) Land $16,200 Building $138,800
2022$119,900 Land $14,900 Building $105,000$119,900 Land $14,900 Building $105,000

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