5537 Ely Island N, Tower, MN 55790 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5537 Ely Island N, Tower, MN 55790

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 356 sqft · built 2015
Lot Size42 acres (1,830,391 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$4,168 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-0020-01480

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-0020-01480
Alternative APN
  • 1026325

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area356 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area356 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2015
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,830,391 sqft (42 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area360 sqft
Deck Area80 sqft
Lean-To8 sqft
Storage Building60 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number1026325
Street Address5537 ELY IS N
CityTOWER
StateMN
Zip55790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionGOVT LOT 1 EX THAT PART LYING NWLY OF THEFOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: COMMENCING AT THEE1/4 CORNER OF SAID SEC 17;
Legal Range15W
Legal Township62N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionBREITUNG TOWN OF
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionBREITUNG
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract15402

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 270-0020-01480

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 8, SOUDAN, MN 55782-0008
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 03, 2002
Transfer Doc0000725965
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$4,168.00 (-1%)
2025$4,210.00 (+20.7%)$462,400 (+18.08%) Land $433,900 Building $28,500$462,400 (+18.08%) Land $433,900 Building $28,500
2024$3,488.00$391,600 (+22.18%) Land $368,000 Building $23,600$391,600 (+22.18%) Land $368,000 Building $23,600
2022$320,500 Land $299,800 Building $20,700$320,500 Land $299,800 Building $20,700

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 24, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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

Based on FCC filings for 5 locations within half a mile of this property.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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