St. Louis County property record for 5133 Ely Island N, Tower, MN 55790
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 5.55 acres (241,758 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,390 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-0020-01332 |
| Primary APN | 270-0020-01332 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 241,758 sqft (5.55 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1089474 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5133 ELY IS N |
| City | TOWER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF LOT 4 COMM ON W LINE399.07 FT N OF SLY SHORELINE THENCE E597.48 FT THENCE N 182.19 FT THENCE E582.53 FT TO PT OF |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREITUNG TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BREITUNG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 15402 |
5133 Ely Island N is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2011.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 241, SOUDAN, MN 55782-0241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054700 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5133 Ely Island N was $3,390 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Breitung Township |
| Unified School District | St. Louis County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,390.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,320.00 (+7.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $409,000 (+18.96%) Land $192,100 Building $216,900 | $409,000 (+18.96%) Land $192,100 Building $216,900 |
| 2024 | $3,094.00 | $343,800 Land $166,200 Building $177,600 | $343,800 Land $166,200 Building $177,600 |
| 2022 | $293,500 Land $138,100 Building $155,400 | $293,500 Land $138,100 Building $155,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5133 Ely Island N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5133 Ely Island N is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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