NEW 52 MINS AGO

For sale

$239,000

Est. $1,604/mo —

•

576

sq ft

2612 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731

About this home

A Lakefront Property Full of Possibilities on Gorgeous Bear Island Lake! This two bedroom, one bath cabin enjoys beautiful south facing views of gorgeous Bear Island Lake and offers an opportunity to create the lake retreat you've always dreamed of. With 102 feet of shoreline and . 18 acres this property has the makings of a special legacy getaway to enjoy for generations to come. Outdoor features include a detached two stall garage, a separate sauna/laundry building, and a storage shed. Whether you envision restoring the existing cabin or creating something uniquely your own, the possibilities are here. The cabin and property are being sold AS IS. The seller is no longer in a position to travel to the property and enjoy all it has to offer. Buyers should be aware that the septic system and privy have been inspected and are non-compliant. Bring your vision and imagination and make this Bear Island Lake property your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$415Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Patricia Bulinski • Bear Island Realty LLC

Contact: ***

Listing updated: Nov 14, 2026 at 09:59pm

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Payment calculator

$1,604 per month

Principal and interest$1,321

Property taxes

$194

HOA dues

Home insurance

$90

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Washington Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.2mi

6/10

Memorial Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi

7/10

Memorial Secondary

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Sauna
Free-standing fireplace

Bathrooms
1 three-quarter bathroom

Heating & cooling
Wood and propane heating

Sale and tax history for 2612 Bear Island River Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,414 (+1.9%)

$149,800 + $75,500

$225,300

2025

$2,370 (+23.8%)

$149,800 + $75,500

$225,300

2024

$1,914 (+2.4%)

$120,600 + $60,300

$180,900

2023

$1,870 (−6.7%)

$109,700 + $52,200

$161,900

2022

$2,004 (+8.0%)

$104,200 + $51,400

$155,600

2021

$1,856 (+5.1%)

$95,100 + $44,700

$139,800

2020

$1,766 (−6.0%)

$95,100 + $44,700

$139,800

2019

$1,878 (+0.1%)

$105,100 + $45,900

$151,000

2018

$1,876 (+0.5%)

$105,200 + $45,900

$151,100

2017

$1,866 (+2.0%)

$107,700 + $42,200

$149,900

2016

$1,830 (+2.1%)

$107,700 + $42,200

$149,900

2014

$1,792 (−2.9%)

$107,700 + $42,200

$149,900

2013

$1,845

$112,400 + $44,200

$156,600

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

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Lot size

0.77 Acres

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

576

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

576

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

St. Louis County

APN

625-0025-00290

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

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Redfin Estimate for 2612 Bear Island River Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $116,000 and $265,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $116K to $265K.

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$251,000 Last sold price
— beds— baths632 sq ft
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$18/sq ft
larger lot
20 years newer
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$260,000 Last sold price
1 bed1 bath— sq ft
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larger lot
18 years newer
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$148,500 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,368 sq ft
48 Elm Blvd, Babbitt, MN 55706
$306/sq ft
larger lot
24 years older
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$265,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath976 sq ft
9362 Vandelay Dr, Ely, MN 55731
$143/sq ft
larger lot
36 years newer
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$209,000 Last sold price
2 beds— baths576 sq ft
8644 Pulkinen Rd, Embarrass, MN 55732
$52/sq ft
larger lot
21 years newer
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$116,000 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
623 E Pattison St, Ely, MN 55731
smaller lot
60 years older
basement

Contact listing agent

Patricia Bulinski

Bear Island Realty LLC

218-349-5595

trishab@citlink.net

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