5476 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5476 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 816 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.92 acres (40,075 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$112,848 (Aug 2002)
Tax Bill$2,402 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01446

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01446
Alternative APN
  • 659207

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area816 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area816 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area40,075 sqft (0.92 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area48 sqft
Deck Area192 sqft
Storage Building140 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number659207
Street Address5476 ELY IS S
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF LOT 5 LYING E OF A LINE BEG 105FT W OF SE CORNER THENCE N 312 FT TO LAKE SHORE SERIAL #
Legal Range15W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionBREITUNG TOWN OF
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionBREITUNG
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract15402

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 664, TOWER, MN 55790-0664
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 7, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2002864952
Prior Transfer DateMar 19, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000812428
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
County SubdivisionBreitung Township
Unified School DistrictSt. Louis County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,402.00 (+1.69%)
2025$2,362.00 (+14.88%)$238,000 (+19.24%) Land $125,700 Building $112,300$238,000 (+19.24%) Land $125,700 Building $112,300
2024$2,056.00$199,600 (+17.14%) Land $110,000 Building $89,600$199,600 (+17.14%) Land $110,000 Building $89,600
2022$170,400 Land $92,000 Building $78,400$170,400 Land $92,000 Building $78,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 78% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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