St. Louis County property record for 8711 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0030-00180 |
| Primary APN | 610-0030-00180 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 34,432 sqft (0.79 acres) |
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| Account Number | 1077767 |
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| Street Address | 8711 BIRCH LAKE RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-8300 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | NLY 120 FT SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | NORM BAY HOME SITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 4113 19TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-3421 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 9, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BLAZE CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251523736 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001320437 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8711 BIRCH LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731-8300 |
| Document Number | 0001523736 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1523736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,353.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4113 19TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-3421 |
| Document Number | 0001523737 |
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| Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1523737 |
| Name | BLAZE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55113 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.25% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.25% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 10.2% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8711 BIRCH LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731-8300 |
| Document Number | 00A1320437 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1320437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1416 E 54TH PL CHICAGO IL 606155405, CHICAGO, IL 60615-5405 |
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 | $844.00 (+6.3%) | ||
| 2025 | $794.00 (+31.89%) | $87,800 (-) Land $87,800 | $87,800 (-) Land $87,800 |
| 2024 | $602.00 | $87,800 (+35.49%) Land $87,800 | $87,800 (+35.49%) Land $87,800 |
| 2022 | $64,800 Land $64,800 | $64,800 Land $64,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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| 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 | 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) |
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| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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