St. Louis County property record for 8701 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.74 acres (76,224 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,898 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0030-00210 |
| Primary APN | 610-0030-00210 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 76,224 sqft (1.74 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Lean-To | 25 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 1048965 |
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| Street Address | 8701 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 | SLY 1/2 OF LOT 20 AND ALL OF LOT 21 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BAY HOMESITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-21 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2138 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 E 10TH AVE, COAL VALLEY, IL 61240-9586 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8701 BIRCH LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 00A1330684 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | A1330684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 12331 W 1030 CT ST JOHN IN 46373, ST JOHN, IN 46373 |
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 | $3,898.00 (+5.18%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,706.00 (+29.4%) | $381,900 (-0.42%) Land $301,000 Building $80,900 | $381,900 (-0.42%) Land $301,000 Building $80,900 |
| 2024 | $2,864.00 | $383,500 (+34.66%) Land $301,000 Building $82,500 | $383,500 (+34.66%) Land $301,000 Building $82,500 |
| 2022 | $284,800 Land $223,600 Building $61,200 | $284,800 Land $223,600 Building $61,200 |
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 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 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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