St. Louis County property record for 4998 Big Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 380 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,817 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,500 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,154 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 629-0032-00030 |
| Primary APN | 629-0032-00030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 380 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 380 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,817 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Account Number | 1048534 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4998 BIG LAKE RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | UNIT 3 AND AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THECOMMON ELEMENTS SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG LAKE WILDERNESS RETREATS |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST ST. LOUIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1151 |
| Census Tract | 15502 |
4998 Big Lake Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2008.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27419 N AVE, ADEL, IA 50003-4447 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20081071823 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4998 Big Lake Rd was $1,154, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | St. Louis County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,154.00 (+7.45%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,074.00 (+3.27%) | $99,800 (+15.24%) Land $75,900 Building $23,900 | $99,800 (+15.24%) Land $75,900 Building $23,900 |
| 2024 | $1,040.00 | $86,600 Land $71,800 Building $14,800 | $86,600 Land $71,800 Building $14,800 |
| 2022 | $81,200 Land $67,100 Building $14,100 | $81,200 Land $67,100 Building $14,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4998 Big Lake Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 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 4998 Big Lake Rd is high, ranking above 74% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · above 90% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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