St. Louis County property record for 5499 Ely Island N, Tower, MN 55790
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 13.8 acres (602,870 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $247,500 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,170 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-0020-01422 |
| Primary APN | 270-0020-01422 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 602,870 sqft (13.8 acres) |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1151725 |
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| Street Address | 5499 ELY IS N |
| City | TOWER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | W.376 FT OF LOT 4 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREITUNG TOWN OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2248 SHROPSHIRE AVE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80526-1212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20231470631 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000924333 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5499 ELY IS N, TOWER, MN 55790 |
| Document Number | 0001425541 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1425541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE CORPORATION, LAND TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $792.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4044 THRUSHWOOD LN, MINNETONKA, MN 55345-1836 |
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 | $3,170.00 (-3.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,276.00 (+15.03%) | $314,300 (+13.02%) Land $165,900 Building $148,400 | $314,300 (+13.02%) Land $165,900 Building $148,400 |
| 2024 | $2,848.00 | $278,100 (+17.24%) Land $138,400 Building $139,700 | $278,100 (+17.24%) Land $138,400 Building $139,700 |
| 2022 | $237,200 Land $115,000 Building $122,200 | $237,200 Land $115,000 Building $122,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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