Located close to downtown Ely, approximately 3 miles. There is an awesome 48 x 104 commercial storage building on the 16.5 acre parcel. Wired with 220 amp service, it has 14 foot walls . No cracks or voids in the expertly poured concrete floor. There are 10 x 10 and 16 x 12 entrance doors, one man door. A smaller storage building is also there as well as a drilled well. Mostly high ground with mature tree cover. The property lends itself to a variety of uses including rental storage. About 1/2 of the storage shelving has been removed that are shown in the pictures. Owner/agent
Located close to downtown Ely, approximately 3 miles. There is an awesome 48 x 104 commercial storage building on the 16.5 acre parcel. Wired with 220 amp service, it has 14 foot walls . No cracks or voids in the expertly poured concrete floor. There are 10 x 10 and 16 x 12 entrance doors, one man door. A smaller storage building is also there as well as a drilled well. Mostly high ground with mature tree cover. The property lends itself to a variety of uses including rental storage. Owner will consider contract for deed financing.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM6002095
Mar 25, 2015
Listing Removed
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Mar 11, 2015
Price Changed
$189,000
Mar 25, 2014
Listed
$195,000
Public Records
Dec 22, 2008
Sold
$72,000
Public Records
Jan 3, 2007
Sold
$72,000
Public Records
Jan 19, 2006
Sold
$55,000
Public Records
Nov 10, 2004
Sold
$16,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,228 (+14.1%)
$50,200 + $78,500
$128,700
2025
$1,952 (+25.1%)
$50,200 + $68,800
$119,000
2024
$1,560 (+3.6%)
$45,400 + $49,800
$95,200
2023
$1,506 (+9.3%)
$41,000 + $43,300
$84,300
2022
$1,378 (+1.2%)
$45,800 + $37,700
$83,500
2021
$1,362 (+36.5%)
$45,800 + $47,300
$93,100
2020
$998 (−15.9%)
$45,800 + $47,300
$93,100
2019
$1,186 (+0.5%)
$48,600 + $58,900
$107,500
2018
$1,180 (+7.1%)
$48,500 + $58,900
$107,400
2017
$1,102 (+4.0%)
$46,600 + $53,300
$99,900
2016
$1,060 (−24.9%)
$46,600 + $53,300
$99,900
2014
$1,411 (−5.7%)
$45,100 + $76,600
$121,700
2013
$1,496
$51,100 + $76,600
$127,700
Tax history for 1950 Haapala Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,228 (+14.1%)
$50,200 + $78,500
$128,700
2025
$1,952 (+25.1%)
$50,200 + $68,800
$119,000
2024
$1,560 (+3.6%)
$45,400 + $49,800
$95,200
2023
$1,506 (+9.3%)
$41,000 + $43,300
$84,300
2022
$1,378 (+1.2%)
$45,800 + $37,700
$83,500
2021
$1,362 (+36.5%)
$45,800 + $47,300
$93,100
2020
$998 (−15.9%)
$45,800 + $47,300
$93,100
2019
$1,186 (+0.5%)
$48,600 + $58,900
$107,500
2018
$1,180 (+7.1%)
$48,500 + $58,900
$107,400
2017
$1,102 (+4.0%)
$46,600 + $53,300
$99,900
2016
$1,060 (−24.9%)
$46,600 + $53,300
$99,900
2014
$1,411 (−5.7%)
$45,100 + $76,600
$121,700
2013
$1,496
$51,100 + $76,600
$127,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
16.58 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
465-0010-02280
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Commercial
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Size Acres: 16.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,952
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ely #696
Location Information
Directions: South of ely about 3 miles to Haapala Road on the left. The sign for Northernaire Lodge is on the corner. First drive on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 16.58 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 465-0010-02280
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Memorial Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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