St. Louis County property record for 8742 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 4.56 acres (199,044 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $9,358 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0030-00260 |
| Primary APN | 610-0030-00260 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,336 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 788 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 788 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 199,044 sqft (4.56 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 52 sqft |
| Lean-To | 32 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 803534 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8742 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: 0026 BLOCK:000 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BAY HOMESITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| 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 | 10055 205TH ST W, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044-7864 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20061019769 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001133116 |
| 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 | $9,358.00 (+4.37%) | ||
| 2025 | $8,966.00 (+35.81%) | $838,300 (-1.02%) Land $409,400 Building $428,900 | $838,300 (-1.02%) Land $409,400 Building $428,900 |
| 2024 | $6,602.00 | $846,900 (+34.66%) Land $409,400 Building $437,500 | $846,900 (+34.66%) Land $409,400 Building $437,500 |
| 2022 | $628,900 Land $304,300 Building $324,600 | $628,900 Land $304,300 Building $324,600 |
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 | 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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