St. Louis County property record for 526 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
| Square Footage | 1,105 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 5,206 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $946.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0420-00060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,105 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 884 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 221 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 221 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Metal Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,206 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1091579 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1532 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 AND WLY 16 2/3 FT OF LOT 7 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | ZUPONCICHS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ELY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0420-00060
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Mortgage USDA |
| Aug 02, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING LLC |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FRANDSEN BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20201383602 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001123248 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 526 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1532 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1532 |
| Document Number | 0001497416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1497416 |
| Name | USDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63120 |
| Type | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 309 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 526 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1532 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001448782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1448782 |
| Name | FIGURE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 526 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1532 |
| Document Number | 00A1383602 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | A1383602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY, NORTHEAST TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $287.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311532, ELY, MN 55731-1532 |
| Document Number | A1383603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | A1383603 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW ULM, MN 56073 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2050 |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $946.00 (+1%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $860.00 (-16.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,000 (+7.84%) Land $7,900 Building $113,100 | $121,000 (+7.84%) Land $7,900 Building $113,100 |
| 2024 | $1,034.00 | $112,200 (+16.39%) Land $7,600 Building $104,600 | $112,200 (+16.39%) Land $7,600 Building $104,600 |
| 2022 | $96,400 Land $6,900 Building $89,500 | $96,400 Land $6,900 Building $89,500 |
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