St. Louis County property record for 8992 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 792 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (439,956 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,424 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610-0010-02174 |
| Primary APN | 610-0010-02174 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 439,956 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1131326 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8992 BIRCH LAKE RD |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FAM |
| Legal Description | W 525.02 FT OF E 625.03 FT OF NE1/4 OFNW1/4 LYING S OF N 480 FT SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 61N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1088 |
| 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 | 3458 SALO RD, EMBARRASS, MN 55732-8527 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20121186983 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8992 BIRCH LAKE RD, ELY, MN 55731 |
| Document Number | 0001444803 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1444803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 3458 SALO RD, EMBARRASS, MN 55732-8527 |
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,424.00 (+2.74%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,386.00 (+9.31%) | $136,000 (-) Land $45,300 Building $90,700 | $136,000 (-) Land $45,300 Building $90,700 |
| 2024 | $1,268.00 | $136,000 (+26.16%) Land $45,300 Building $90,700 | $136,000 (+26.16%) Land $45,300 Building $90,700 |
| 2022 | $107,800 Land $36,400 Building $71,400 | $107,800 Land $36,400 Building $71,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | High above 70% of the US · above 88% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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