St. Louis County property record for 538 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.75 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
| Square Footage | 1,008 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 5,206 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $79,839 (2012) |
| Tax Bill | $908.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0420-00110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 672 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,206 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 9 sqft Porch |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 943495 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1532 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELY 16 2/3 FT OF LOT 9 AND ALL OF LOT 10 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | ZUPONCICHS ADD TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0420-00110
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1288 CASTLE CT, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55427-4453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20123565 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003564 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $908.00 (+9.93%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $826.00 (-17.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,800 (+7.8%) Land $7,900 Building $110,900 | $118,800 (+7.8%) Land $7,900 Building $110,900 |
| 2024 | $1,000.00 | $110,200 (+13.03%) Land $7,600 Building $102,600 | $110,200 (+13.03%) Land $7,600 Building $102,600 |
| 2022 | $97,500 Land $6,900 Building $90,600 | $97,500 Land $6,900 Building $90,600 |
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