This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is in excellent, move-in condition. It has been meticulously maintained throughout the ownership by the present owners. The main floor features a spacious kitchen with wood cabinets, 25 x 15 living/dining room, full bath, main floor bedroom and a 14 x 14 four season porch overlooking the lake, with a built in grill and a wall of wood cabinets. The lower level has a finished family room. The second floor features the master bedroom and bath, 2 additional bedrooms, full bath and laundry area. There is a front deck across the front of the home overlooking the lake and a concrete patio area. There is a lift dock, boathouse, and retaining wall. Nice beach area. The setting offers exceptional views of Little Bear Island and beautiful sunrises. All appliances are included as and the generator. If you are looking for a maintenance free, year around lake home, you will want to view this lovely home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
1.42 acresLot Size
3 car garageParking
Listed by Janet Erchul• Bear Island Land Co., Inc
Bought with Bruce Chernak• Bear Island Land Co., Inc
Bought with Kate Davies• Bear Island Land Co., Inc
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #DAAR138635
Feb 19, 2008
Listed
$749,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM23442
Feb 19, 2008
Listed
$749,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM22020
Jun 27, 2007
Listed
$749,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,226 (+1.8%)
$222,900 + $269,500
$492,400
2025
$5,132 (+24.1%)
$222,900 + $269,500
$492,400
2024
$4,136 (+3.2%)
$179,600 + $215,300
$394,900
2023
$4,008 (−2.1%)
$163,400 + $186,500
$349,900
2022
$4,094 (+8.8%)
$155,300 + $163,300
$318,600
2021
$3,764 (+4.6%)
$141,800 + $142,000
$283,800
2020
$3,598 (−4.2%)
$141,800 + $142,000
$283,800
2019
$3,754 (+0.1%)
$156,700 + $142,600
$299,300
2018
$3,750 (−2.7%)
$156,700 + $142,600
$299,300
2017
$3,856 (+12.7%)
$160,100 + $147,900
$308,000
2016
$3,422 (+3.3%)
$155,200 + $143,300
$298,500
2014
$3,313 (−3.2%)
$155,200 + $143,300
$298,500
2013
$3,421
$162,700 + $150,600
$313,300
Tax history for 2647 Priests Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,226 (+1.8%)
$222,900 + $269,500
$492,400
2025
$5,132 (+24.1%)
$222,900 + $269,500
$492,400
2024
$4,136 (+3.2%)
$179,600 + $215,300
$394,900
2023
$4,008 (−2.1%)
$163,400 + $186,500
$349,900
2022
$4,094 (+8.8%)
$155,300 + $163,300
$318,600
2021
$3,764 (+4.6%)
$141,800 + $142,000
$283,800
2020
$3,598 (−4.2%)
$141,800 + $142,000
$283,800
2019
$3,754 (+0.1%)
$156,700 + $142,600
$299,300
2018
$3,750 (−2.7%)
$156,700 + $142,600
$299,300
2017
$3,856 (+12.7%)
$160,100 + $147,900
$308,000
2016
$3,422 (+3.3%)
$155,200 + $143,300
$298,500
2014
$3,313 (−3.2%)
$155,200 + $143,300
$298,500
2013
$3,421
$162,700 + $150,600
$313,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,820
Year built
1968
Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
625-0026-00370
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Street, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Propane
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Boat Slip
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,271
Below Grade Finished Area: 196
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Other Structures: Boat House
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SF/Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Bear Island
Lot Size Dimensions: 155 x 500
Lot Size Acres: 1.42
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,421.32
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Location
Schools Information
School District: Ely #696
Location Information
Directions: From Ely go south on Hwy 21 to Bear Island River Road. Turn right onto Bear Island River Road and follow to the Y. Stay to the right and follow to the next Y. Go left and follow to fire # 2647. Sign at the driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,820
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.43 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 625-0026-00370
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Duluth Area Association of REALTORS
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Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.4mi
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Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
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Memorial Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
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