St. Louis County property record for 8720 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 2.88 acres (125,533 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,914 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0030-00250 |
| Primary APN | 610-0030-00250 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 125,533 sqft (2.88 acres) |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
|---|---|
| Cabin | 228 sqft |
| Storage Building | 36 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|
| Account Number | 606844 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8720 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: 0025 BLOCK:000 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BAY HOMESITES 61 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 595 W WINONA ST, DULUTH, MN 55803-1912 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20071052998 |
| 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 | $2,914.00 (+4.74%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,782.00 (+29.4%) | $284,400 (-0.84%) Land $167,200 Building $117,200 | $284,400 (-0.84%) Land $167,200 Building $117,200 |
| 2024 | $2,150.00 | $286,800 (+34.71%) Land $167,200 Building $119,600 | $286,800 (+34.71%) Land $167,200 Building $119,600 |
| 2022 | $212,900 Land $124,200 Building $88,700 | $212,900 Land $124,200 Building $88,700 |
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 | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 86% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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