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Off market aug 2017 for $435K

$802,385

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2680 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

4.4 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dan Janisch • Janisch Realty, Inc

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4835257

Redfin Estimate

$802,385

$367K since sold in August 2017$90K since September

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This home's estimate is 27% higher than the average sale price ($632K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$770,000
A
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$745,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,259 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$375,000
C
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$640,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,336 sq ft
2211 Spaulding Dr, Ely, MN 55731
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,100,000
E
4 beds4 baths5,016 sq ft
1663 Saari Rd, Ely, MN 55731
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$160,000
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
61 Cypress Blvd, Babbitt, MN 55706

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Market trends in 55731, MN

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

93.8%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$273K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

62d

20 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 2680 Bear Island River Rd

Date

Event

Price

RAOR #132168

Aug 11, 2017

Sold

$435,000

May 27, 2017

Listed

$447,000

Custom One Owner Lake Home W/ Sand Beach, Private Gradual Lot, Beautiful Views & Sun All Day Long! Set on 4.4 wooded acres & 475 ft south facing shoreline, Bear Island Lake, just 12 mi to town. This is a 2362 acre lake in Bear Island State Forest, 62 ft deep, stocked w/ walleye. Built 1994, 4656 SF, 4BR/3BTH half log sided home. Chalet front great room w/ natural light pouring in from two story tall windows, massive stone wood burning fireplace, two sets of glass doors open to wrap around lakefront deck with gazebo. Huge eat-in kitchen w/ dbl ovens, chef's island, and walk-in pantry open to great rm & dining rm—all lakeside. Main flr bedrm & bth. Main flr laundry. Loft master w/ ensuite bth & walk-in closet. Wlkout basement offers 4th bedrm w/ glass doors to lake view, workshop & tuck under garage. Economical heat, coverd entry, beautiful solid wood doors, open yard for activites, dock, backup generator, guest cabin, addtl detached garage! Click link to view 3D Tour!

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4835257

Aug 11, 2017

Sold

$435,000

Jul 17, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 24, 2017

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2017

Price Changed

$447,000

May 26, 2017

Listed

$499,000

LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6029177

Aug 11, 2017

Sold

$435,000

May 25, 2017

Listed

$447,000

+19

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,054 (+1.8%)

$153,600 + $555,100

$708,700

2025

$7,908 (+29.5%)

$153,600 + $555,100

$708,700

2024

$6,106 (+7.3%)

$124,300 + $443,500

$567,800

2023

$5,688 (−2.1%)

$113,300 + $384,200

$497,500

2022

$5,810 (+10.0%)

$107,800 + $344,800

$452,600

2021

$5,282 (+4.4%)

$98,600 + $299,900

$398,500

2020

$5,058 (−3.3%)

$98,600 + $299,900

$398,500

2019

$5,230 (−4.8%)

$108,700 + $307,300

$416,000

2018

$5,496 (−6.0%)

$108,700 + $358,600

$467,300

2017

$5,846 (+1.2%)

$118,400 + $379,500

$497,900

2016

$5,778 (+3.3%)

$118,400 + $379,500

$497,900

2014

$5,595 (−3.7%)

$118,400 + $379,500

$497,900

2013

$5,813

$123,300 + $397,400

$520,700

Tax history for 2680 Bear Island River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,054 (+1.8%)

$153,600 + $555,100

$708,700

2025

$7,908 (+29.5%)

$153,600 + $555,100

$708,700

2024

$6,106 (+7.3%)

$124,300 + $443,500

$567,800

2023

$5,688 (−2.1%)

$113,300 + $384,200

$497,500

2022

$5,810 (+10.0%)

$107,800 + $344,800

$452,600

2021

$5,282 (+4.4%)

$98,600 + $299,900

$398,500

2020

$5,058 (−3.3%)

$98,600 + $299,900

$398,500

2019

$5,230 (−4.8%)

$108,700 + $307,300

$416,000

2018

$5,496 (−6.0%)

$108,700 + $358,600

$467,300

2017

$5,846 (+1.2%)

$118,400 + $379,500

$497,900

2016

$5,778 (+3.3%)

$118,400 + $379,500

$497,900

2014

$5,595 (−3.7%)

$118,400 + $379,500

$497,900

2013

$5,813

$123,300 + $397,400

$520,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.19 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,752

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

St. Louis County

APN

625-0026-00520

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Tuckunder Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Dimensions: 30x21

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
Description: Full Master,Private Master,Separate Tub & Shower,Master Walk-Thru,Jetted Tub

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 17x9
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 13x12
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 23x14
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 21x13
Room Level: Upper

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Dimensions: 12x6
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 30x20
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 20x13
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Dimensions: 11.5x9.5
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Workshop
Room Dimensions: 20x17
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Dimensions: 8.5x4
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Full, Partially Finished, Walkout

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen,Separate/Formal Dining Room

Other Rooms Information
Main Floor Bedroom,Main Floor Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Dual, Forced Air
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Work Room, Utility Room, Laundry, Pantry (Walk-In)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electronic Air Filter, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Log Siding
Foundation Area: 1,728
Roof: Asphalt

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Bear Island
Waterfront Num: 69011500
Lake Acres: 2,362
Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Lake Depth: 62
Waterfront Feet: 489

Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Additional Garage, Guest House, Other, Storage Shed
Has Additional Parcels
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,668
Below Grade Finished Area: 90
Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
Lot Size Area: 4.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 520x400
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Streets

Financial

Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $20

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,960
Tax Year: 2017
Tax With Assessments: $9,980

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Bath,Existing In-Law w/Kitchen

School Information
High School District: Ely
School District Number: 696
School District Phone: 218-365-6166

Location Information
Directions: From Ely, S. on Hwy 21, W. on Bear Island River Rd., at junction of Bear Island River Rd. and Walstrom Rd.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Topography: Rolling

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,752
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 625-0026-00520

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 2758
Levels: Two

Around this home

Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.6mi

6/10

Memorial Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.6mi

7/10

Memorial Secondary

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi

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

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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Historical weather

Ely, MN • 55731

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 2680 Bear Island River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2682 Bear Island River Road, Ely, MN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$130,483
2702 Bear Island River Road, Ely, MN 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3780 Sq. Ft.	$574,646

Address	Redfin Estimate
2708 Bear Island River Road, Ely, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$613,138
2653 Priest Point Road, Ely, MN 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$333,136

Address	Redfin Estimate
2688 Bear Island River Road, Ely, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$132,603
2672 Walstrom Road, Ely, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$562,231

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