Custom built 3 bed/4 bath 3000 sq. ft. country home just a few minutes from Ely. 17.8 acres with beautiful landscaped lawn and garden area around the home and surrounded by mature forest for your privacy. The main floor features kitchen and formal dining area both with patio doors both leading out to covered sitting and BBQ area, raised living room with gas fireplace, office/den, ½ bath, laundry and storage area, and the insulated 2 car attached garage. Upper level has large master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath with heated floor, 2 other well sized bedrooms, full bathroom, and large (28 x 11) storage or bonus room. lower level - large family room with wood burning fireplace, exercise room, second office or craft room, sauna, dressing room and ¾ bathroom, storage areas and the utility room. This exceptionally well cared for house has had many recent improvements and updates which include a central vacuum system, whole house exhaust fan, new large capacity water heat
Custom built 3 bed, 4 bath 3000 sq. ft. country home just a few minutes from Ely. 17.8 acres with beautiful landscaped lawn and garden area around the home and surrounded by mature forest for your privacy. The main floor features kitchen and formal dining area both with patio doors both leading out to covered sitting and BBQ area, raised living room with gas fireplace, office/den, ½ bath, laundry and storage area, and the insulated 2 car attached garage. Upper level has large master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath with heated floor, 2 other well sized bedrooms, full bathroom, and large (28 x 11) storage or bonus room. Lower level - large family room with wood burning fireplace, exercise room, second office or craft room, sauna, dressing room and ¾ bathroom, storage areas and the utility room. This exceptionally well cared for house has had many recent improvements and updates which include a central vacuum system, whole house exhaust fan, new large capacity water heater, new deep well pump, new roof, dual fuel electronic furnace, 15K Milbank Generator and updated wiring and electric panels, and asphalt driveway. There is also a large 36 x 40 pole shed, and 2 storage buildings.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2035691
Feb 7, 2003
Listing Removed
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May 10, 2002
Listed
$350,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,738 (+0.8%)
$97,799 + $357,378
$455,177
2025
$3,708 (−5.2%)
$97,427 + $339,765
$437,192
2024
$3,912 (+5.0%)
$89,700 + $351,000
$440,700
2023
$3,724 (+24.0%)
$80,579 + $303,139
$383,718
2022
$3,004 (−10.2%)
$53,549 + $229,126
$282,675
2021
$3,346 (+6.0%)
$55,600 + $224,100
$279,700
2020
$3,156 (−3.9%)
$55,600 + $224,100
$279,700
2019
$3,284 (+0.2%)
$62,600 + $230,100
$292,700
2018
$3,278 (+8.5%)
$62,700 + $230,100
$292,800
2017
$3,020 (+1.5%)
$60,300 + $208,200
$268,500
2016
$2,976 (−1.5%)
$60,300 + $208,200
$268,500
2014
$3,022 (−3.2%)
$60,300 + $208,200
$268,500
2013
$3,123
$67,000 + $208,200
$275,200
Tax history for 1478 Inspiration Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,738 (+0.8%)
$97,799 + $357,378
$455,177
2025
$3,708 (−5.2%)
$97,427 + $339,765
$437,192
2024
$3,912 (+5.0%)
$89,700 + $351,000
$440,700
2023
$3,724 (+24.0%)
$80,579 + $303,139
$383,718
2022
$3,004 (−10.2%)
$53,549 + $229,126
$282,675
2021
$3,346 (+6.0%)
$55,600 + $224,100
$279,700
2020
$3,156 (−3.9%)
$55,600 + $224,100
$279,700
2019
$3,284 (+0.2%)
$62,600 + $230,100
$292,700
2018
$3,278 (+8.5%)
$62,700 + $230,100
$292,800
2017
$3,020 (+1.5%)
$60,300 + $208,200
$268,500
2016
$2,976 (−1.5%)
$60,300 + $208,200
$268,500
2014
$3,022 (−3.2%)
$60,300 + $208,200
$268,500
2013
$3,123
$67,000 + $208,200
$275,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,966
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
465-0010-01621
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Oil
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
Fencing: None
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size : 920 x650
Lot Size Acres: 17.8
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ely-696
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,966
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 17.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 465-0010-01621
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Memorial Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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