St. Louis County property record for 5488 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,920 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-0020-01820 |
| Primary APN | 270-0020-01820 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
|---|---|
| Storage Building | 88 sqft |
| Boat House | 500 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|
| Account Number | 1175118 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5488 ELY IS S |
| City | TOWER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREITUNG TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BREITUNG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 15402 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 124TH LN NW, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55448-2627 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001008595 |
| 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 | $3,920.00 (-0.36%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,934.00 (+16.53%) | $393,300 (+17.54%) Land $259,300 Building $134,000 | $393,300 (+17.54%) Land $259,300 Building $134,000 |
| 2024 | $3,376.00 | $334,600 (+18.82%) Land $222,500 Building $112,100 | $334,600 (+18.82%) Land $222,500 Building $112,100 |
| 2022 | $281,600 Land $183,400 Building $98,200 | $281,600 Land $183,400 Building $98,200 |
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 100 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 93% of the US · lower than 78% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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