5229 Ely Island N, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5229 Ely Island N, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Lot Size5 acres (217,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$81,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$1,504 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01368

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01368
Alternative APN
  • 1000287

Interior

Stories1 Story

Exterior

Exterior MaterialMetal
Lot Area217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Cabin60 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number1000287
Street Address5229 ELY IS N
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF LOT 3 BEG AT NW COR THENCE SALONG W LINE 607 FT THENCE N 63 DEG 27MIN 15 SEC E 460 FT THENCE N 15 DEG 10MIN W FOR 530
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, as of August 17, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8935 HIGHVIEW CT, VICTORIA, MN 55386-4543
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211051092
Prior Transfer DateAug 15, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0001194404
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 17, 2021
Property Address5229 ELY IS N, TOWER, MN 55790
Document Number0001051092
Instrument DateDec 10, 2021
Instrument1051092
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2025
Title CompanyMG AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY INC, ALL AMERICAN TITLE CO INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$267.30
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address8935 HIGHVIEW CT, VICTORIA, MN 55386-4543

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,504.00 (+16.95%)
2025$1,286.00 (+18.85%)$154,200 (+34.79%) Land $134,500 Building $19,700$154,200 (+34.79%) Land $134,500 Building $19,700
2024$1,082.00$114,400 (+20.04%) Land $113,900 Building $500$114,400 (+20.04%) Land $113,900 Building $500
2022$95,300 Land $94,900 Building $400$95,300 Land $94,900 Building $400

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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