St. Louis County property record for 8705 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,413 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.893 acres (38,926 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $323,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,288 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 610-0030-00185 |
| Primary APN | 610-0030-00185 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,413 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 38,926 sqft (0.893 acres) |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Deck Area | 35 sqft |
| Storage Building | 24 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|
| Account Number | 780006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8705 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 | LOT 18 EX N 120 FT AND LOT 19 EX S 65 FT SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BAY HOMESITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-19 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4151 88TH LN NE, CIRCLE PINES, MN 55014-4032 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005978815 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001484910 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8705 BIRCH LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001484910 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1484910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
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 | $4,288.00 (+4.79%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,092.00 (+17.25%) | $420,600 (-0.78%) Land $255,200 Building $165,400 | $420,600 (-0.78%) Land $255,200 Building $165,400 |
| 2024 | $423,900 (+32.22%) Land $255,200 Building $168,700 | $423,900 (+32.22%) Land $255,200 Building $168,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,490.00 | ||
| 2022 | $320,600 Land $190,500 Building $130,100 | $320,600 Land $190,500 Building $130,100 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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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