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2564 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
About this home
Better than a tiny home! If you have dreamed of a place in the Northwoods that allows for future expansion this is it! Check out this cute Cape Cod style cabin/garage on a beautiful private 4.5 acres just a 4 minute walk from the public boat landing on beautiful Bear Island Lake! Upstairs is insulated with cozy tongue and groove pine on all walls and ceiling. There are two bedrooms plus kitchen and living area complete with full-size electric range/oven and full-size refrigerator. Many windows to enjoy the beautiful secluded wooded views. Heat is provided by gas fireplace and electric baseboards upstairs and there is a LP gas unit heater downstairs in the 24’ X 32’ Garage space, which is also fully insulated! New 4-bdr septic system on property. Roomy insulated cedar outhouse complete with 20 amp electric and it even has a front porch! Underground Electric Service is already set up for future cabin with separate meter for off-peak. Just a 11 mile drive from downtown Ely this wonderful property is located in a quiet area off of “dead end” Bear Island River Road with many acres of Federal and State public land within close walking distance.
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Tax history for 2564 Bear Island River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached
Interior
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Propane, Electric
- Interior Features
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Room Information
- Basement Details: None
Exterior
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 768
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Seasonal
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: 450 x 500
- Lot Size Acres: 4.5
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $786
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: None
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- High School District: Ely #696
- Location Information
- Directions: From Ely, take Hwy. 21 S to Bear Island River Rd. Turn right and follow to property address on left.
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,904
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 4.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2008
- Year Renovated: —
- County: St. Louis County
- APN: 625-0010-01385
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Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be 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
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