5492 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5492 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 644 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size2.15 acres (93,654 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$2,410 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01438

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01438
Alternative APN
  • 1131577

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area644 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area598 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area93,654 sqft (2.15 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area42 sqft
Cabin156 sqft
Storage Building84 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number1131577
Street Address5492 ELY IS S
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790-4400
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF LOT 5 BEG AT A PT ON S LINE 335 FT WOF SE COR OF LOT 5 AND ASSIGNING A BEARING OFS88DEG42'34"W TO S LINE THENCE
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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2436 HUMBOLDT AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405-2539
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 21, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221445333
Prior Transfer DateJul 29, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0001115394
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateJun 15, 2022
Property Address5492 ELY IS S, TOWER, MN 55790-4400
Document Number0001445333
Instrument DateMay 11, 2022
Instrument1445333
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2436 HUMBOLDT AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405-2539

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$2,410.00 (+4.6%)
2025$2,304.00 (+13.61%)$236,800 (+21.69%) Land $101,600 Building $135,200$236,800 (+21.69%) Land $101,600 Building $135,200
2024$2,028.00$194,600 (+15.83%) Land $90,500 Building $104,100$194,600 (+15.83%) Land $90,500 Building $104,100
2022$168,000 Land $77,000 Building $91,000$168,000 Land $77,000 Building $91,000

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 500 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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