Escape to your own private Northwoods retreat! This beautiful 20-acre forested parcel on Golden Ridge Trail, just off the Echo Trail near Ely, is ready for your dream cabin, shanty, chalet, or year-round home. include electric service brought directly to the site in the heart of the property. The property also features a handcrafted outhouse and, for outdoor enthusiasts, an elevated deer stand complete with a comfortable staircase for easy access. Hundreds of acres of adjoining State land border the property to the west, southwest, and east, providing exceptional opportunities for hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring. Located just 4 miles from Ely, you'll enjoy quick access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA), as well as nearby Shagawa Lake, Little Long Lake, and Burntside Lake. Recreational opportunities abound with hiking trails, snowmobile trails, ATV routes, fishing, paddling, and endless outdoor adventures just minutes away.
Vacant landProperty Type
20 acresLot Size
$7,450Price/Acres
Listed by Julian Rasmusson• Z'Up North Realty, Inc.
Escape to your own private Northwoods retreat! This beautiful 20-acre forested parcel on Golden Ridge Trail, just off the Echo Trail near Ely, is ready for your dream cabin, shanty, chalet, or year-round home. include electric service brought directly to the site in the heart of the property. The property also features a handcrafted outhouse and, for outdoor enthusiasts, an elevated deer stand complete with a comfortable staircase for easy access. Hundreds of acres of adjoining State land border the property to the west, southwest, and east, providing exceptional opportunities for hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring. Located just 4 miles from Ely, you'll enjoy quick access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA), as well as nearby Shagawa Lake, Little Long Lake, and Burntside Lake. Recreational opportunities abound with hiking trails, snowmobile trails, ATV routes, fishing, paddling, and endless outdoor adventures just minutes away.
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6126455
Oct 13, 2026
Sold
$149,000
Sep 15, 2026
Pending
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Jun 30, 2026
Listed
$154,000
+14
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6160802
Jul 21, 2022
Sold
$159,000
Jun 1, 2022
Pending
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Mar 7, 2022
Listed
$179,000
RAOR #142914
Jul 29, 2022
Sold
$159,000
Mar 5, 2022
Listed
$179,000
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6101559
Jul 21, 2022
Sold
$159,000
Mar 5, 2022
Listed
$179,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6150483
Feb 15, 2022
Listing Removed
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Feb 8, 2022
Listed
$179,000
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6082169
Jun 10, 2019
Sold
$72,000
Apr 24, 2019
Listed
$75,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Vacant Land
County
St. Louis County
APN
465002002091
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Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Development Status: Raw Land
Property Type: Land
Land Information
Program Acres Total: 0
Lot Information
Builder Restrict: none
Lot Size Area: 20
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 1340x660
Improvements: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $810
Tax Year: 2026
Tax With Assessments: $810
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Outhouse
Location
School Information
High School District: Ely
School District Number: 696
School District Phone: 2183656166
Location Information
Directions: from Ely: east on Sheridan Street, turn left onto hwy 88, follow to Echo Trail, turn right, follow to Golden Ridge turn left, watch for sign or fire marker 1648
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Topography: High Ground,Hilly,Rolling,Wooded
Community Information
Development Amenity Type: No
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Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
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County: St. Louis County
APN: 465002002091
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 13, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Restrictions: Closed
Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Memorial Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ely, MN • 55731
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in Ely. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.