5208 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5208 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	1 bd · 192 sqft
Lot Size	5.21 acres (226,948 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,968 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`270-0020-01334`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`270-0020-01334`
Alternative APN	`48363`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	192 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	192 sqft

Exterior

Architectural Style	Rustic
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	226,948 sqft (5.21 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	72 sqft
Deck Area	66 sqft
Sauna	Sauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	48363
Street Address	5208 ELY IS S
City	TOWER
State	MN
Zip	55790
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Description	THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 4, DESCRIBED ASFOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHSHORE LINE OF ELY ISLAND ON THE WEST LINE
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

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5571 261ST ST, WYOMING, MN 55092-8008
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 7, 2022
Transfer Doc	0001442927
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Recording Date	May 12, 2022
Property Address	5208 ELY IS S, TOWER, MN 55790
Document Number	0001442927
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2022
Instrument	1442927
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	PO BOX 236, SOUDAN, MN 55782-0236

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	St. Louis County
County Subdivision	Breitung Township
Unified School District	St. Louis County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,968.00 (-2.28%)
2025	$2,014.00 (+18.19%)	$198,500 (+17.04%) Land $184,700 Building $13,800	$198,500 (+17.04%) Land $184,700 Building $13,800
2024	$1,704.00	$169,600 (+20.63%) Land $159,300 Building $10,300	$169,600 (+20.63%) Land $159,300 Building $10,300
2022		$140,600 Land $131,500 Building $9,100	$140,600 Land $131,500 Building $9,100

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

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 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