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5446 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5446 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details1 bd · 144 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size3.5 acres (152,460 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$115,500 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$1,356 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Mar 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01453

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01453
Alternative APNs
  • 1018901
  • 1159920

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Stories1 Story
Building Area144 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area144 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area152,460 sqft (3.5 acres)
Deck Area15 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number1159920
Street Address5446 ELY IS S
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionTHAT PART OF GOVT LOT 5 DESC AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 5;THENCE N89DEG00'18"E ALONG N LINE 1340.00 FTTO
Legal Range15W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionLAKE VERMILLION
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionBREITUNG
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract15402

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 270-0020-01453

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address25 CHARLES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2251
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 19, 2023Deed, Transfer
NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY
Mar 02, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 06, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20231480111
Prior Transfer DateJan 08, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0001274938
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 19, 2023
Property Address5446 ELY IS S, TOWER, MN 55790
Document Number0001480111
Instrument DateDec 12, 2023
Instrument1480111
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2024
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$381.15
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2010 CARROLL AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-5135

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateMar 02, 2022
Property Address5446 ELY IS S, TOWER, MN 55790
Document Number0001438398
Instrument DateFeb 07, 2022
Instrument1438398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address119 BRIDGE ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1142
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$1,356.00 (-2.59%)
2025$1,392.00 (+7.08%)$140,900 (+16.06%) Land $135,000 Building $5,900$140,900 (+16.06%) Land $135,000 Building $5,900
2024$121,400 (+19.84%) Land $117,600 Building $3,800$121,400 (+19.84%) Land $117,600 Building $3,800
2023$1,300.00
2022$101,300 Land $97,900 Building $3,400$101,300 Land $97,900 Building $3,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, St. Louis County (27137C), as of March 24, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 9 locations within half a mile of this property.

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