St. Louis County property record for 5049 Big Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 144 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 4.39 acres (191,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 629-0030-00010 |
| Primary APN | 629-0030-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 144 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 191,310 sqft (4.39 acres) |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1106884 |
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| Street Address | 5049 BIG LAKE RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLOCK 1 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG LAKE POINT UNORG 65-13 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST ST. LOUIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1151 |
| Census Tract | 15502 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 348 SOO LINE RD, HUDSON, WI 54016-8143 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FRANDSEN BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231473555 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5049 BIG LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731-2233 |
| Document Number | 0001473555 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1473555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $155.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 348 SOO LINE RD, HUDSON, WI 54016-8143 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 5049 BIG LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731-2233 |
| Document Number | 00A1321781 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5049 BIG LAKE RD ELY MN 55731, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 00A1321781 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1321781 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 7, 2022 |
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 | $476.00 (+6.25%) | ||
| 2025 | $448.00 (+20.43%) | $46,100 (+14.68%) Land $42,700 Building $3,400 | $46,100 (+14.68%) Land $42,700 Building $3,400 |
| 2024 | $40,200 (+16.18%) Land $37,600 Building $2,600 | $40,200 (+16.18%) Land $37,600 Building $2,600 | |
| 2023 | $372.00 | ||
| 2022 | $34,600 Land $32,400 Building $2,200 | $34,600 Land $32,400 Building $2,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 94% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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