St. Louis County property record for 5398 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 435 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 2.11 acres (91,976 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $51,200 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,804 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-0116-00080 |
| Primary APN | 270-0116-00080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 435 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 91,976 sqft (2.11 acres) |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|
| Account Number | 1003131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5398 ELY IS S |
| City | TOWER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0007 BLOCK:002 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | STEFANICH T OF BREITUNG |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| 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 August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9100 MARYLAND AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55445-3251 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161278165 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001278165 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,804.00 (-19.96%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,254.00 (+14.3%) | $192,700 (+24.89%) Land $125,900 Building $66,800 | $192,700 (+24.89%) Land $125,900 Building $66,800 |
| 2024 | $1,972.00 | $154,300 (+17.88%) Land $110,300 Building $44,000 | $154,300 (+17.88%) Land $110,300 Building $44,000 |
| 2022 | $130,900 Land $92,400 Building $38,500 | $130,900 Land $92,400 Building $38,500 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
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 | 0.02% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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