Edge of the wilderness living at its finest! This awesome cabin is located about 20 minutes north of Ely, up the Echo Trail and about 3 miles in on the N. Grassy Road, and near the Mudro Lake entry point into the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! Enjoy phenomenal wilderness views of the creek valley and creek that flows into Grassy Lake! The property even has a scenic waterfall on it that you can get to with a short trail walk! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath year around home or cabin was recently upgraded to make it fully livable year around. Property is off-grid and powered by a state-of-the-art 12Kw propane generator and solar power. There is a very efficient wood stove in the living room, and also propane and electric lights throughout, propane refrigerator, propane wall heaters controlled by thermostats, tankless on-demand hot water heater, and range with oven. The kitchen with a wonderful dining counter, living room, 3/4 bath, and bedroom, make up the main level. .. along with an attached huge 25 x 12 seasonal screen porch where owners regularly have great wildlife sightings including moose! The stairway to the loft has custom hand-hewn log railings leading to the 25 x 15 loft room that is a fantastic 2nd living room or a 2nd bedroom with great views and maple flooring. The home is south facing with vaulted ceilings and generous sized windows, and the cabin is filled with natural light and views into the wilderness! Features include well, septic, solar, campfire area, 24 x 8 deck, fully insulated utility shed that houses the generator and batteries, and the property directly adjoins thousands of acres of Superior National Forest lands! Gorgeous ledgerock outcrops galore! Awesome ponds to hike to close by! Location, location, location! Access to many nearby lakes including Grassy, Picket, Nels, Fenske, and others. .. and the BWCAW just down the road! If you are looking for a wilderness retreat that you can use comfortably year around, this may be your dream property! Sellers are seeing multiple moose near the cabin almost daily! The wildlife and views will AMAZE you!
A charming southeast facing cabin situated on 20+/- acres of remote land with frontage on the Grassy Pond Tributarie. The kitchen, dining room, 3/4 bath and bedroom make up the main level. A spacious 25 x 11 seasonal screen porch with 1/2 log siding along the house common wall and 3 sides consist of screen. The stairway to the loft features custom hand hewn log rails leading to the 12 x 15 loft with maple floors and beautiful views. Positioned south facing with vaulted ceilings and generous sized windows; the space is filled with natural light and wilderness views. Features: well, septic, solar, bonfire area, 24' x 8' deck and a dock. There have been times in the owners history that they were able to navigate the tributary with a small craft, at the time of sale it is not the case. Septic was recently inspected and passed as NonConforming. Bordering 100's of acres of federal land to the south.
Public Records
Oct 23, 2003
Sold
$180,000
$237/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,660 (−29.2%)
$94,170 + $100,061
$194,231
2025
$2,346 (+15.9%)
$107,100 + $113,800
$220,900
2024
$2,024 (+11.3%)
$99,900 + $90,500
$190,400
2023
$1,818 (+1.0%)
$83,900 + $72,600
$156,500
2022
$1,800 (−4.2%)
$75,100 + $64,500
$139,600
2021
$1,878 (+5.2%)
$75,100 + $67,400
$142,500
2020
$1,786 (+1.5%)
$75,100 + $67,400
$142,500
2019
$1,760 (+0.3%)
$75,100 + $67,400
$142,500
2018
$1,754 (+4.7%)
$75,100 + $67,400
$142,500
2017
$1,676 (−13.8%)
$75,100 + $60,500
$135,600
2016
$1,944 (+2.7%)
$104,200 + $61,800
$166,000
2014
$1,892 (−5.4%)
$104,200 + $61,800
$166,000
2013
$2,001
$115,400 + $61,800
$177,200
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.7
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Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
700
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Total Sq. Ft.
700
Year built
2002
Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
613-0010-03060
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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