727 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 727 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Square Footage1,232 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size3,129 sqft (0.071 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$36,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$606.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN030-0250-00490
Alternative APNs
  • 1185254
  • 888570

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Building Area1,232 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor726 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area3,129 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage Area240 sqft Garage
Porch Area20 sqft Porch
SaunaSauna
Storage Building48 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number1185254
Street Address727 E JAMES ST
CityELY
StateMN
Zip55731-1535
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 0013 BLOCK:003 SERIAL #
Legal SubdivisionSCHOOL ADDITION TO ELY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Minor Civil DivisionELY
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4019
Census Tract15300

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0250-00490

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address727 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1535
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 25, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST
Dec 30, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 04, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20191370400
Prior Transfer DateJun 08, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0001112234
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address727 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1535
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001523014
DateNov 25, 2025
Instrument1523014
Lender
NameFRANDSEN BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressELY, MN 55731
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueNov 25, 2030
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address727 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1535
Document Number00A1370400
Instrument DateSep 19, 2016
InstrumentA1370400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$119.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address727 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311535, ELY, MN 55731-1535

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$606.00 (+14.34%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$530.00 (-17.45%) Homeowner's exemption$100,800 (+8.04%) Land $4,700 Building $96,100$100,800 (+8.04%) Land $4,700 Building $96,100
2024$642.00$93,300 (+15.33%) Land $4,500 Building $88,800$93,300 (+15.33%) Land $4,500 Building $88,800
2022$80,900 Land $4,100 Building $76,800$80,900 Land $4,100 Building $76,800

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