Set in a quiet, protected bay on beautiful Shagawa Lake, this charming year-round lake home offers a rare blend of privacy, convenience, and unique Northwoods amenities—just minutes from downtown Ely and adjacent to Trezona Trail that any nature or sport enthusiast would cherish. This home features a warm, inviting cabin feel with northwest facing picture windows that bring natural light and amazing lake views. Highlights include a main level bedroom and bath, second bedroom and bath upstairs, main floor laundry, in floor heat, efficient propane stove and an attached sunroom for year-round enjoyment. The kitchen has updated countertops, farmhouse sink, and newer appliances. Outside, enjoy stunning sunsets and dancing northern lights in a fenced yard. Waterfront amenities including a reconfigurable Tommy Dock and a rare MN DNR–approved floatplane ramp making this property ideal for aviation enthusiasts, especially with Shagawa Lake offering seaplane access and app-based U. S. Customs clearance. Additional features include city water and sewer, an asphalt driveway, a heated two-car garage with upstairs bonus room. Easy to winterize, this property is perfect for full-time living, a seasonal retreat, or a fly-in getaway on one of Ely’s most desirable lakes.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$498Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lori Schulze• Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Listed by • Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Est. $2,287 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1471 N Pioneer Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6123524
May 1, 2026
Sold
$626,000
$498/sq ft
Mar 21, 2026
Pending
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Feb 2, 2026
Listed
$630,000
$501/sq ft
RAOR #131191
Sep 1, 2017
Sold
$270,000
$215/sq ft
Feb 3, 2017
Listed
$277,750
$221/sq ft
VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! Ready to to live on the lake? Ready to enjoy the fun of swimming, fishing and just relaxing? You need to see this property! Close to town, yet right on the water. Walk out of your 3 season porch to the level 100' of Shagawa lake shoreline. Two bedroom, two bath year round home. Electric In-floor heat with a gas fireplace for chilly mornings. One bedroom main and second in loft w/ bathroom. City water and sewer means no well or septic worries. Huge 2+ car heated and insulated garage with great bonus room above. Use bonus room as your studio, office or just extra sleeping. Close to hiking trails and restaurants. Great family retreat or year round living. Water front home
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6026760
Sep 1, 2017
Sold
$270,000
$215/sq ft
Feb 2, 2017
Listed
$277,750
$221/sq ft
+16
VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS!! Ready to live on the lake? Ready to enjoy the fun of swimming, fishing, and just relaxing? You need to see this property! Close to town, yet on the water. Walk out of your 3 season porch to the level 100 ft shoreline of Shagawa lake. Two bedroom, two bath year round home. Electric in floor heat with a gas fireplace for chilly mornings. One bedroom main and second in loft with bathroom. Huge 2+ car heated garage with great bonus room above. Use bonus room as your studio, office or just extra sleeping. Close to hiking trails and restaurants. Great Family retreat or year round living! Must see!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM6000651
Apr 4, 2013
Listed
$334,500
$266/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM31162
Apr 3, 2012
Listed
$367,000
$292/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM27878
Mar 19, 2010
Listed
$412,000
$328/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 2009
Sold
$293,000
$233/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 2007
Sold
$293,000
$233/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM20907
Jan 18, 2007
Listed
$299,000
$238/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,056 (−0.7%)
$107,714 + $238,681
$346,395
2025
$5,092 (+0.1%)
$107,224 + $226,309
$333,533
2024
$5,086 (+2.0%)
$105,642 + $232,296
$337,938
2023
$4,984 (+19.8%)
$95,287 + $198,506
$293,793
2022
$4,160 (−11.0%)
$75,693 + $160,330
$236,023
2021
$4,674 (+10.5%)
$75,693 + $160,330
$236,023
2020
$4,230 (+2.4%)
$75,693 + $160,330
$236,023
2019
$4,132 (+11.3%)
$75,693 + $160,330
$236,023
2018
$3,712 (+21.7%)
$76,416 + $137,698
$214,114
2017
$3,050 (−12.7%)
$72,115 + $122,815
$194,930
2016
$3,492 (−3.7%)
$85,800 + $148,300
$234,100
2014
$3,625 (−0.4%)
$85,800 + $148,300
$234,100
2013
$3,640
$85,800 + $148,300
$234,100
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
030-0170-00021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Detached