St. Louis County property record for 5322 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 384 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 9.74 acres (424,274 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,778 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 270-0020-01410 |
| Primary APN | 270-0020-01410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 384 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 424,274 sqft (9.74 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 12 sqft |
| Storage Building | 36 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1187810 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5322 ELY IS S |
| City | TOWER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 EX 6 5/10 ACRES AT EAST SIDE & EX N 600FT & EX WLY 900 FT & EX ELY 420 FT OF NLY 800FT SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREITUNG TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BREITUNG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 15402 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 FALL RIVER RD, GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604-2301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251517889 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000844763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5322 ELY IS S, TOWER, MN 55790 |
| Document Number | 0001517889 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1517889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $627.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 130 FALL RIVER RD, GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604-2301 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Breitung Township |
| Unified School District | St. Louis County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,778.00 (+31.12%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,356.00 (+14.72%) | $180,100 (+59.24%) Land $118,600 Building $61,500 | $180,100 (+59.24%) Land $118,600 Building $61,500 |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 | $113,100 (+16.96%) Land $72,800 Building $40,300 | $113,100 (+16.96%) Land $72,800 Building $40,300 |
| 2022 | $96,700 Land $61,500 Building $35,200 | $96,700 Land $61,500 Building $35,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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