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5318 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5318 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 864 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size1.69 acres (73,616 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$97,000 (Jun 2005)
Tax Bill$2,268 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01417

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01417
Alternative APN
  • 877475

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area864 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area73,616 sqft (1.69 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area24 sqft
Cabin96 sqft
Storage Building96 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number877475
Street Address5318 ELY IS S
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF LOT 1 COMM AT MEANDER COR NO 51 ONTHE SLY SHORELINE OF ELY ISLAND OF LAKEVERMILION BEING AN ALUMINUM CAPPED PIPE
Legal Range15W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionBREITUNG TOWN OF
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionBREITUNG
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract15402

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 270-0020-01417

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address6562 REDWOOD RD, VIRGINIA, MN 55792-8019
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005985886
Prior Transfer DateOct 17, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000844760
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateFeb 01, 2022
Property Address5318 ELY IS S, TOWER, MN 55790
Document Number0001436555
Instrument DateDec 17, 2021
Instrument1436555
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address5981 SEVILLE RD, DULUTH, MN 55811-9610

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$2,268.00 (+2.07%)
2025$2,222.00 (+13.02%)$226,400 (+17.49%) Land $65,100 Building $161,300$226,400 (+17.49%) Land $65,100 Building $161,300
2024$1,966.00$192,700 (+14.84%) Land $59,400 Building $133,300$192,700 (+14.84%) Land $59,400 Building $133,300
2022$167,800 Land $51,300 Building $116,500$167,800 Land $51,300 Building $116,500

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 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		25 / 6
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		25 / 3

Based on FCC filings for 13 locations within half a mile of this property.

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