St. Louis County property record for 945 E James St, Ely, MN 55731 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
| Square Footage | 960 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 13,180 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,434.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 030-0021-00580 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 960 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer Style |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 13,180 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft Deck |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Storage Building | 182 sqft Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1041418 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 945 E JAMES ST |
| City | ELY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55731-1644 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9 AND 10 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS 38 ELY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | ELY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 15300 |
Source: St. Louis County records · APN 030-0021-00580
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
| Nov 08, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) USAA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 08, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 08, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20171321832 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 05, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001193075 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 945 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001409477 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1409477 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW ULM, MN 56073 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 945 E JAMES ST, ELY, MN 55731-1644 |
| Document Number | 00A1321832 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1321832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $504.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 945 E JAMES ST ELY MN 557311644, ELY, MN 55731-1644 |
| Document Number | A1321833 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1321833 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 07, 2047 |
Source: St. Louis County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | Ely Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,434.00 (+5.83%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,300.00 (-1.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $207,700 (+7.84%) Land $18,000 Building $189,700 | $207,700 (+7.84%) Land $18,000 Building $189,700 |
| 2024 | $2,332.00 | $192,600 (+20.75%) Land $17,200 Building $175,400 | $192,600 (+20.75%) Land $17,200 Building $175,400 |
| 2022 | $159,500 Land $15,900 Building $143,600 | $159,500 Land $15,900 Building $143,600 |
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