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1493 Inspiration Rd, Ely, MN 55731
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Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath country home located just 2 miles south of Ely on a quiet, private road off of Highway 1. Home has a total of over 3000 sq. ft, was built in 2008, and has aprox 10.5 acres of wooded privacy. The home features a very convenient attached 2 stall garage, maintenance free siding, and very efficient triple pane windows! The main floor has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, a nice pantry, and opens right into the dining room with windows on 3 sides to fully enjoy the peaceful wooded views, the living room with propane fireplace, large main bedroom with huge walk in closet, a second bedroom, 3/4 bath, and a combo laundry and entry room that leads to the attached garage. Downstairs is the huge 3rd bedroom, which could also be a great rec/family room, a full bath, utility room, storage room, and a huge dream workshop. .that could be converted to another use if desired. Home has in-floor hot water heating on the lower level, and off peak electric/propane hot water heat on the main floor. Also, a nice half circle driveway, a fully enclosed front porch, steel roof, and a storage building. All of this on a private 10.45 acre parcel just a few minutes from Ely!
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Est. $2,831 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1493 Inspiration Rd
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$211/sq ft
$215/sq ft
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 1
- # of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: None
- Has Heating
- Heating: Propane, Electric, Floor Furnace
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,655
- Below Grade Finished Area: 430
- # of Stories Total: 1
- Property Features
- Has View
- Other Structures: Other
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Rolling Slope
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Frontage Type: Highway, Private Road
- Lot Size Dimensions: 700 x 650
- Lot Size Acres: 10.45
- Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,921
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
Location
- Schools Information
- High School District: Ely #696
- Location Information
- Directions: From Ely go South on Hwy 1 for 2.2 miles to Inspiration Rd. Turn left and follow to the property address.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,454
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 10.45 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2008
- Year Renovated: —
- County: St. Louis County
- APN: 465-0010-01622
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- Listing Information
- AttributionContact: ***
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
Very good sunlight
SunscoreThere appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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