St. Louis County property record for 527 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
| Square Footage | 1,264 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 9,364 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $131,390 (2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,532.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0060-00970 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 804 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 9,364 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Storage Building | 168 sqft Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 904074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 527 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1531 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6 7 AND 8 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | DESJARDINS ADD TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0060-00970
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 09, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 09, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 03, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20101141161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 04, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000880138 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 527 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001405571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1405571 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2041 |
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 | $1,532.00 (+7.58%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,424.00 (-7.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $155,100 (+7.93%) Land $14,200 Building $140,900 | $155,100 (+7.93%) Land $14,200 Building $140,900 |
| 2024 | $1,542.00 | $143,700 (+11.57%) Land $13,500 Building $130,200 | $143,700 (+11.57%) Land $13,500 Building $130,200 |
| 2022 | $128,800 Land $12,400 Building $116,400 | $128,800 Land $12,400 Building $116,400 |
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