Custom Built Craftsman Style Country home in Ely MN. This home design and location offer wonderful wildlife viewing of all kinds. Walk in on the main level to a beautifully knotty pine paneling living room flanked by a full brick wall fireplace and one wall of glorious windows overlooking the amazing mix of northern MN trees. This 4-bedroom, 2 bath home offers space galore with almost 1500 sq ft of space on one level. The library is one you need to see to appreciate with the tailor-made bookcases, commanding beams, knotty wood tongue and grove and a stunning row of windows for loads of natural light and scenery. Eat in kitchen with amazing counter and cabinet space, and two bedrooms also with banks of windows, beams, and wood board features. The lower walk out level offers so much more as well, with its Semi-open concept floor plan, you have a massive rec room, master bedroom and 4th bedrooms, kitchen and 3/4 bathroom. Interior sauna, two fireplaces and enclosed large screen porch.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
1.57 acresLot Size
3 car garageParking
Listed by Andrea Zupancich• Z'Up North Realty, Inc.
Custom Built Craftsman Style Country home in Ely MN. This home design and location offer wonderful wildlife viewing of all kinds. Walk in on the main level to a beautifully knotty pine paneling living room flanked by a full brick wall fireplace and one wall of glorious windows overlooking the amazing mix of northern MN trees. This 4-bedroom, 2 bath home offers space galore with almost 1500 sq ft of space on one level. The library is one you need to see to appreciate with the tailor-made bookcases, commanding beams, knotty wood tongue and grove and a stunning row of windows for loads of natural light and scenery. Eat in kitchen with amazing counter and cabinet space, and two bedrooms also with banks of windows, beams, and wood board features. The lower walk out level offers so much more as well, with its Semi-open concept floor plan, you have a massive rec room, master bedroom and 4th bedrooms, kitchen and 3/4 bathroom. Interior sauna, two fireplaces and enclosed large screen porch.
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6104840
Jan 31, 2023
Sold
$349,000
Aug 9, 2022
Listed
$369,000
+26
This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home features banks of windows, a library/music room and extra kitchen in lower level. Semi-open concept on both floors with 3,000 square feet of living space. Interior sauna, two fireplaces and enclosed large screen porch. Enormous pine trees on a wooded quiet setting in the Burntside State Forest. Nearby public access to Burntside Lake and located just 5 miles from Ely. Single car garage on lower level with additional two car, two story detached garage. Driveway access on both sides of property. House design and location offer wonderful wildlife viewing. Handicap accessible throughout including a residential elevator.
Public Records
Aug 17, 2000
Sold
$5,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,214 (+1.5%)
$29,925 + $257,501
$287,426
2025
$2,182 (−7.6%)
$29,724 + $244,404
$274,128
2024
$2,362 (+6.8%)
$28,203 + $245,098
$273,301
2023
$2,212 (+6.7%)
$25,585 + $208,912
$234,497
2022
$2,074 (−1.1%)
$21,860 + $177,539
$199,399
2021
$2,098 (+9.2%)
$21,637 + $165,554
$187,191
2020
$1,922
$21,637 + $165,554
$187,191
2019
$1,922 (+0.9%)
$23,110 + $169,531
$192,641
2018
$1,904 (+11.5%)
$23,110 + $169,531
$192,641
2017
$1,708 (+2.2%)
$22,058 + $150,636
$172,694
2016
$1,672 (−0.4%)
$22,100 + $150,600
$172,700
2014
$1,679 (−2.0%)
$22,100 + $150,600
$172,700
2013
$1,713
$23,700 + $151,000
$174,700
Tax history for 2647 Van Vac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,214 (+1.5%)
$29,925 + $257,501
$287,426
2025
$2,182 (−7.6%)
$29,724 + $244,404
$274,128
2024
$2,362 (+6.8%)
$28,203 + $245,098
$273,301
2023
$2,212 (+6.7%)
$25,585 + $208,912
$234,497
2022
$2,074 (−1.1%)
$21,860 + $177,539
$199,399
2021
$2,098 (+9.2%)
$21,637 + $165,554
$187,191
2020
$1,922
$21,637 + $165,554
$187,191
2019
$1,922 (+0.9%)
$23,110 + $169,531
$192,641
2018
$1,904 (+11.5%)
$23,110 + $169,531
$192,641
2017
$1,708 (+2.2%)
$22,058 + $150,636
$172,694
2016
$1,672 (−0.4%)
$22,100 + $150,600
$172,700
2014
$1,679 (−2.0%)
$22,100 + $150,600
$172,700
2013
$1,713
$23,700 + $151,000
$174,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen- 2nd
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Area: 1,268
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Total Sq. Ft.: 2,996
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,268
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Additional Garage
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,728
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,141
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.57
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 215.00 x 315.00
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $85
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,989
Tax Year: 2021
Tax With Assessments: $2,074
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Drilled
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Power Company Name: City of Ely
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Fuel: Propane
Location
School Information
High School District: Ely
School District Number: 696
School District Phone: 218-365-6166
Location Information
Directions: West from Ely on Highway 169 to County Road 88. Follow County Road 88 to Van Vac Road. Follow Van Vac Road for 1/2 miles to property on your right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 465-0040-04137
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2869
Main Level Finished Area: 1728.0000
Age Of Property: 56
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
7/10
Memorial Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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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Historical weather
Ely, MN • 55731
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.