St. Louis County property record for 8700 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,265 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 2.83 acres (123,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,972 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0030-00225 |
| Primary APN | 610-0030-00225 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,265 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,699 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,322 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 123,689 sqft (2.83 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,055 sqft |
| Deck Area | 39 sqft |
| Storage Building | 325 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 876366 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8700 BIRCH LAKE RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | PART LYING WLY OF THE FOLLOWING LINEFROM NW CORNER 16 5/10 FT ALONG N LINETO IRON PIN WHICH IS POINT OF BEG THENCES 50 DEG 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BAY HOMESITES 61 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1091 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 CATBIRD CIR, SAINT PAUL, MN 55127-6480 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | St. Louis County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,972.00 (+4.17%) | ||
| 2025 | $14,372.00 (+33.52%) | $1,283,100 (-1.24%) Land $463,400 Building $819,700 | $1,283,100 (-1.24%) Land $463,400 Building $819,700 |
| 2024 | $10,764.00 | $1,299,200 (+34.73%) Land $463,400 Building $835,800 | $1,299,200 (+34.73%) Land $463,400 Building $835,800 |
| 2022 | $964,300 Land $344,200 Building $620,100 | $964,300 Land $344,200 Building $620,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 78% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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