St. Louis County property record for 5406 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 852 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.45 acres (63,542 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,658 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-0116-00090 |
| Primary APN | 270-0116-00090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 852 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 63,542 sqft (1.45 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 358 sqft |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Cabin | 196 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1196122 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5406 ELY IS S |
| City | TOWER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0008 BLOCK:002 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | STEFANICH T OF BREITUNG |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| 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 | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 184, KNIFE RIVER, MN 55609-0184 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001530644 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5406 ELY IS S, TOWER, MN 55790 |
| Document Number | 0001530644 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261530644 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
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 | $2,658.00 (+3.99%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,556.00 (+13.7%) | $261,800 (+21.09%) Land $99,200 Building $162,600 | $261,800 (+21.09%) Land $99,200 Building $162,600 |
| 2024 | $2,248.00 | $216,200 (+15.92%) Land $88,000 Building $128,200 | $216,200 (+15.92%) Land $88,000 Building $128,200 |
| 2022 | $186,500 Land $74,400 Building $112,100 | $186,500 Land $74,400 Building $112,100 |
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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