St. Louis County property record for 5668 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 15.7 acres (685,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,590 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-0020-01505 |
| Primary APN | 270-0020-01505 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 685,199 sqft (15.7 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 768 sqft |
| Boat House | 874 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|
| Account Number | 500878 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5668 ELY IS S |
| City | TOWER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55790-4402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | ELY 720.12 FT OF THAT PART OF LOT 4 LYINW OF ELY 1030 FT SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 62N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| 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 |
5668 Ely Island S, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2004.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 788, TOWER, MN 55790-0788 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000951377 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5668 Ely Island S was $5,590, up 2% from the year before.
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 | $5,590.00 (+1.97%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,482.00 (+24.42%) | $558,200 (+19.35%) Land $278,500 Building $279,700 | $558,200 (+19.35%) Land $278,500 Building $279,700 |
| 2024 | $4,406.00 | $467,700 Land $238,500 Building $229,200 | $467,700 Land $238,500 Building $229,200 |
| 2022 | $396,900 Land $196,300 Building $200,600 | $396,900 Land $196,300 Building $200,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5668 Ely Island S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5668 Ely Island S is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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