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1859 Bobence Rd, Ely, MN 55731
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Quality-built ranch home on Clear Lake, conveniently located between Ely and Tower, MN. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath property sits on a level lot with westerly lake views, a spacious lakeside deck, and a paved driveway. The main level includes a living room with gas fireplace, an eat in kitchen, and a primary bedroom featuring built ins and an attached ¾ bath. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the main floor. The partially finished lower level offers a family room, office, and additional bath, with potential for further finishing or storage. Property features include in floor and baseboard electric heat, private well and septic, an attached 1 car garage, and a detached oversized garage/workshop. Two storage sheds and a dock are included. This well-maintained home offers a blend of comfort, practicality, and lakeside enjoyment—ideal as a year round residence or Northwoods retreat.
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Est. $2,871 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1859 Bobence Rd
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$274/sq ft
$284/sq ft
$294/sq ft
$310/sq ft
$326/sq ft
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Detached
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 1
- # of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Floor Furnace
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Master Downstairs
- Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Dock
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,232
- Below Grade Finished Area: 300
- # of Stories Total: 1
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Lake
- Has View
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level
- Water Body Name: Clear
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- Lot Size Dimensions: 225 x 250
- Lot Size Acres: 1.2
- Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,583
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
Location
- Schools Information
- High School District: St. Louis County #2142
- Location Information
- Directions: From Ely. follow Hwy 169 west to Bobence Road. Turn right and follow to the property on the left.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,232
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.54 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2002
- Year Renovated: —
- County: St. Louis County
- APN: 317-0130-00040
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- Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 10.5mi
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 11.6mi
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 92° 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
Exceptional sunlight
SunscoreThere appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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