St. Louis County property record for 705 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.75 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
| Square Footage | 1,404 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 6,276 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,678.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0250-00410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 936 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 100 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,276 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft Deck |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Propane Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1064431 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1535 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5 AND 6 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOOL ADDITION TO ELY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0250-00410
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BOUNDARY WATERS BANK |
| Dec 11, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Dec 11, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2001 |
| Deed Doc Number | 20171323899 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 705 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1535 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001406811 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1406811 |
| Name | BOUNDARY WATERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELY, MN 55731 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 705 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1535 |
| Document Number | 00A1323899 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1323899 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $462.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 4038 PILLSBURY AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 554091541, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55409-1541 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 705 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1535 |
| Document Number | 00A1323898 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1323898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,678.00 (+5.93%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,528.00 (+10.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $232,200 (+13.05%) Land $9,900 Building $222,300 | $232,200 (+13.05%) Land $9,900 Building $222,300 |
| 2024 | $2,294.00 | $205,400 (+25.24%) Land $9,400 Building $196,000 | $205,400 (+25.24%) Land $9,400 Building $196,000 |
| 2022 | $164,000 Land $8,700 Building $155,300 | $164,000 Land $8,700 Building $155,300 |
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