4997 Big Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 4997 Big Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 718 sqft
Lot Size0.215 acres (9,372 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$63,400 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill$1,152 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN629-0032-00200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN629-0032-00200
Alternative APN
  • 937083

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area718 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area718 sqft

Exterior

Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area9,372 sqft (0.215 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area112 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number937083
Street Address4997 BIG LAKE RD
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSMU
Legal DescriptionUNIT 20 AND AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THECOMMON ELEMENTS SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionCIC #105 BIG LAKE WILDERNESS RETREATS
Legal Unit20
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTHEAST ST. LOUIS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1151
Census Tract15502

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2844 MITCHELL AVE NW, ANNANDALE, MN 55302-3244
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 13, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20141250010
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
Unified School DistrictSt. Louis County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,152.00 (+7.46%)
2025$1,072.00 (+3.28%)$104,600 (+20.92%) Land $60,900 Building $43,700$104,600 (+20.92%) Land $60,900 Building $43,700
2024$1,038.00$86,500 (+7.59%) Land $56,800 Building $29,700$86,500 (+7.59%) Land $56,800 Building $29,700
2022$80,400 Land $52,100 Building $28,300$80,400 Land $52,100 Building $28,300

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 23 policies
Nearby Flood Policies23 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 74% of the US · above 90% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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