St. Louis County property record for 48 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.75 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
| Square Footage | 819 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 3,124 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $920.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0070-00070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 819 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 468 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 440 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 3,124 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1154737 |
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| Street Address | 48 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1343 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0012 BLOCK:001 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | FORTIERS ADD TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0070-00070
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage IDEAL CU |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) FRANDSEN BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20231474037 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 48 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1343 |
| Document Number | 0001474037 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1474037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $676.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4212 QUEEN AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412-1544 |
| Document Number | 0001474038 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1474038 |
| Name | IDEAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.75% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 01, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | 52-Week T-Bill (1-Year) |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 12.7% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 48 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1343 |
| Document Number | 00A1304068 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1304068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $235.95 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 4807 W BLACKHAWK AVE REDGRANITE WI 54970, REDGRANITE, WI 54970 |
| Document Number | A1304069 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1304069 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW ULM, MN 56073 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2047 |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $920.00 (+11.11%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $828.00 (-43.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,400 (+8.15%) Land $5,200 Building $114,200 | $119,400 (+8.15%) Land $5,200 Building $114,200 |
| 2024 | $110,400 (+41.54%) Land $4,900 Building $105,500 | $110,400 (+41.54%) Land $4,900 Building $105,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,466.00 | ||
| 2022 | $78,000 Land $4,500 Building $73,500 | $78,000 Land $4,500 Building $73,500 |
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