645 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 645 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.25 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Square Footage1,365 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size4,819 sqft (0.11 acres)
Garage572 sqft
Last Sale$135,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$2,080.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN030-0250-00370
Alternative APNs
  • 1058136
  • 1168304

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.25 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,365 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor780 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area4,819 sqft (0.11 acres)
Garage Area572 sqft Garage
Porch Area75 sqft Porch
SaunaSauna

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number1168304
Street Address645 E JAMES ST
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-1533
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 1 2 AND 3 EX PARTS OF LOTS 2 & 3ASSUMING S LINE OF BLK 3 TO BEAR N90DEG00'00E AND FROM SW COR OF LOT 1 BLK 3 SCHOOL
Legal SubdivisionSCHOOL ADDITION TO ELY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1-2,3A
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Minor Civil DivisionELY
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4019
Census Tract15300

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0250-00370

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address510 SAINT OLAF AVE, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057-1429
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 09, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY CU
Jul 06, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY CU
Sep 17, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
NORTHRIDGE CMNTY CU
Jun 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20241491287
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address645 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1533
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address645 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1533

Mortgage

Document Number0001458350
DateDec 09, 2022
Instrument1458350
Lender
NameNORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressHOYT LAKES, MN 55750
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueNov 01, 2052

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address645 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1533
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001418163
DateJul 06, 2021
Instrument1418163
Lender
NameNORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressHOYT LAKES, MN 55750
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 01, 2051

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateSep 17, 2018
Property Address645 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1533
Document Number00A1340728
Instrument DateSep 14, 2018
InstrumentA1340728
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 01, 2018
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$245.85
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address645 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311533, ELY, MN 55731-1533

Mortgage

Document NumberA1340729
DateSep 17, 2018
InstrumentA1340729
Lender
NameNORTHRIDGE CMNTY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressHOYT LAKES, MN 55750
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueSep 16, 2023

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateJun 27, 2018
Property Address645 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1533
Document Number00A1335450
Instrument DateJun 21, 2018
InstrumentA1335450
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2018
Title CompanyNORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,485.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address645 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311533, ELY, MN 55731-1533

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
MunicipalityEly City
Unified School DistrictEly Public 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$2,080.00 (+119.87%)
2025$946.00 (-14.62%) Homeowner's exemption$126,300 (+8.04%) Land $7,200 Building $119,100$126,300 (+8.04%) Land $7,200 Building $119,100
2024$1,108.00$116,900 (+9.77%) Land $6,900 Building $110,000$116,900 (+9.77%) Land $6,900 Building $110,000
2022$106,500 Land $6,300 Building $100,200$106,500 Land $6,300 Building $100,200

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