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5226 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5226 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size2.7 acres (117,612 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$20,000 (Oct 2001)
Tax Bill$2,062 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01365

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01365
Alternative APN
  • 1057948

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area768 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area117,612 sqft (2.7 acres)
Deck Area592 sqft
Storage Building320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number1057948
Street Address5226 ELY IS S
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF LOT 3 BEG AT SE COR THENCE N 500 FTTHENCE W 380 FT THENCE S 880 FT TO SHORE OFLAKE VERMILION THENCE NELY ALONG SHORE
Legal Range15W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionBREITUNG TOWN OF
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionBREITUNG
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract15402

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 270-0020-01365

Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 236, SOUDAN, MN 55782-0236
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 21, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2001833236
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,062.00 (+12.07%)
2025$1,840.00 (+15%)$208,000 (+30.16%) Land $112,300 Building $95,700$208,000 (+30.16%) Land $112,300 Building $95,700
2024$1,600.00$159,800 (+16.64%) Land $99,400 Building $60,400$159,800 (+16.64%) Land $99,400 Building $60,400
2022$137,000 Land $84,200 Building $52,800$137,000 Land $84,200 Building $52,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 24, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		25 / 3

Based on FCC filings for 5 locations within half a mile of this property.

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