St. Louis County property record for 8703 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.806 acres (35,142 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,298 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0030-00195 |
| Primary APN | 610-0030-00195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 35,142 sqft (0.806 acres) |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 114 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1117084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8703 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 | S 65 FT OF LOT 19 AND N 1/2 OF LOT 20 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BAY HOMESITES 61 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| 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 | 4015 ALPINE AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55127-7165 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211424703 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001069758 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8703 BIRCH LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001424703 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1424703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 4015 ALPINE AVE, VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN 55127-7165 |
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 | $3,298.00 (+4.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,148.00 (+28.7%) | $322,400 (-0.83%) Land $186,500 Building $135,900 | $322,400 (-0.83%) Land $186,500 Building $135,900 |
| 2024 | $2,446.00 | $325,100 (+33.95%) Land $186,500 Building $138,600 | $325,100 (+33.95%) Land $186,500 Building $138,600 |
| 2022 | $242,700 Land $139,800 Building $102,900 | $242,700 Land $139,800 Building $102,900 |
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 | 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 | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 87% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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