5244 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5244 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details3 bd · 576 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size1.03 acres (44,867 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$22,000 (Nov 2007)
Tax Bill$1,616 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01364

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01364
Alternative APN
  • 5991

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area576 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area480 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area44,867 sqft (1.03 acres)
Deck Area320 sqft
Storage Building96 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number5991
Street Address5244 ELY IS S
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionTHAT PART OF LOT 3 COMM AT SW CORNER OFSAID LOT 3 THENCE N ALONG W LINE 795 FTTHENCE N 63 DEG 27 MIN 15 SEC E 460 FTTHENCE S
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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8788 GREENWOOD LN, MOUNTAIN IRON, MN 55768-2001
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 8, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007845109
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$1,616.00 (+2.8%)
2025$1,572.00 (+16.1%)$165,100 (+20.6%) Land $114,100 Building $51,000$165,100 (+20.6%) Land $114,100 Building $51,000
2024$1,354.00$136,900 (+17.81%) Land $100,200 Building $36,700$136,900 (+17.81%) Land $100,200 Building $36,700
2022$116,200 Land $84,100 Building $32,100$116,200 Land $84,100 Building $32,100

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 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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