Lake & River living, all combined in one stunning, one level home! 3BR home on Armstrong Lake & Armstrong River. Large eat in kitchen, right off the living rm. Extremely large garage was once used for a small store (variance in place)! 2 docks, waterside guest cabin, park like setting w/ a pergola and field stone fireplace. New concrete walkways all around. PLUS - two new energy efficient, dual heat furnaces (one for house, one for garage) You need to truly see this to appreciate it. Convenient location between Tower and Ely !! NEW ROOFS, SEPTIC and DRILLED WELL!
Lake & River living, all combined in one stunning, one level home! 3BR home on Armstrong Lake & Armstrong River. Large eat in kitchen, right off the living rm. Extremely large garage was once used for a small store (variance in place)! 2 docks, waterside guest cabin, park like setting w/ a pergola and field stone fireplace. New concrete walkways all around. PLUS - two new energy efficient, dual heat furnaces (one for house, one for garage) You need to truly see this to appreciate it. Convenient location between Tower and Ely !! NEW ROOFS, SEPTIC and DRILLED WELL!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM25764
Mar 16, 2009
Listed
$680,000
$505/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3543550
Nov 30, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 15, 2008
Listed
$680,000
$505/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM24089
May 15, 2008
Listed
$680,000
$505/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM23007
Nov 10, 2007
Listed
$649,000
$482/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3298666
Apr 30, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2006
Listed
$749,000
$556/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,552 (+9.0%)
$201,681 + $223,194
$424,875
2025
$3,260 (−3.8%)
$248,165 + $159,052
$407,217
2024
$3,390 (−2.4%)
$229,952 + $147,117
$377,069
2023
$3,472 (+68.5%)
$229,556 + $140,428
$369,984
2022
$2,060 (+1.7%)
$90,467 + $105,117
$195,584
2021
$2,026 (−8.1%)
$90,499 + $105,521
$196,020
2020
$2,205 (+12.6%)
$90,499 + $105,521
$196,020
2019
$1,958 (−3.1%)
$85,788 + $108,379
$194,167
2018
$2,020 (+2.5%)
$85,788 + $108,379
$194,167
2017
$1,970 (−11.0%)
$85,788 + $108,379
$194,167
2016
$2,214 (−8.1%)
$95,900 + $122,000
$217,900
2014
$2,408 (+2.1%)
$113,900 + $130,300
$244,200
2013
$2,359
$113,900 + $130,300
$244,200
Tax history for 1742 Bear Head State Park Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,552 (+9.0%)
$201,681 + $223,194
$424,875
2025
$3,260 (−3.8%)
$248,165 + $159,052
$407,217
2024
$3,390 (−2.4%)
$229,952 + $147,117
$377,069
2023
$3,472 (+68.5%)
$229,556 + $140,428
$369,984
2022
$2,060 (+1.7%)
$90,467 + $105,117
$195,584
2021
$2,026 (−8.1%)
$90,499 + $105,521
$196,020
2020
$2,205 (+12.6%)
$90,499 + $105,521
$196,020
2019
$1,958 (−3.1%)
$85,788 + $108,379
$194,167
2018
$2,020 (+2.5%)
$85,788 + $108,379
$194,167
2017
$1,970 (−11.0%)
$85,788 + $108,379
$194,167
2016
$2,214 (−8.1%)
$95,900 + $122,000
$217,900
2014
$2,408 (+2.1%)
$113,900 + $130,300
$244,200
2013
$2,359
$113,900 + $130,300
$244,200
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,365
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
317-0010-02642
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, See Remarks
Interior
Virtual Tour
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Walk-Out Access, Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Covered, See Remarks
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Water Body Name: Armstrong
Lot Size : 250 x800
Lot Size Acres: 10
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ely-696
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,365
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 317-0010-02642
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Tower-Soudan Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.7mi
5/10
Northeast Range Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ely, MN • 55731
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.