OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2024 for $84K

$132,603

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $586/mo

•

1,260

sq ft

2688 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731

About this home

Affordable Country living within a mile of the Bear Island Lake access landing. Beautiful setting with a compliant septic system, lake setting and no lakeshore taxes. Well-kept home on a nice corner lot. 3 Bedroom, 1 and a 1/2 bath with spacious additions. Dual decks on either side of the home with a 13 x 16 rec room that allows for extra living space. A 24 x 30 insulated garage with work area is nice in all seasons. An affordable Ely getaway with toy storage the year round.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jerry Fink

Contact: ***

Bought with Nonmember NONMEMBER • Nonmember Office

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Redfin Estimate

$132,603

$49K since sold in December 2024$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 48.1% lower than the average sale price ($256K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$136,900
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
47 Birch Blvd, Babbitt, MN 55706
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$519,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft
413 Sunset Rd, Ely, MN 55731
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$135,000
C
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
61 Birch Blvd, Babbitt, MN 55706
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$160,000
D
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
61 Cypress Blvd, Babbitt, MN 55706
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$475,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
13359 Villa Rd, Ely, MN 55731
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$108,000
F
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
50 Beech Ct, 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

94.2%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$275K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

62d

20 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
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$585,000
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$390,000
4 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
000 Fernberg Rd, Fall Lake Township, MN 55731
3D WALKTHROUGH
$674,000
4 beds2 baths2,720 sq ft
139 Fernberg Rd, Ely, MN 55731
$169,000
3 beds1 bath1,087 sq ft
34 N Klondike Dr, Ely, MN 55731
3D WALKTHROUGH
$450,000
2 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
1875 Echo Trl, Ely, MN 55731
$429,900
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$329,000
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Sale history for 2688 Bear Island River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$638 (+3.9%)

$34,100 + $26,400

$60,500

2025

$614 (+11.6%)

$34,100 + $26,400

$60,500

2024

$550 (−0.7%)

$31,000 + $22,900

$53,900

2023

$554 (−1.1%)

$29,000 + $20,800

$49,800

2022

$560 (+6.1%)

$25,300 + $19,900

$45,200

2021

$528 (+5.2%)

$25,300 + $17,900

$43,200

2020

$502 (−3.1%)

$25,300 + $17,900

$43,200

2019

$518 (+0.4%)

$27,400 + $17,900

$45,300

2018

$516 (−13.7%)

$27,400 + $17,900

$45,300

2017

$598 (−0.3%)

$30,400 + $20,200

$50,600

2016

$600 (+2.9%)

$30,400 + $20,200

$50,600

2014

$583 (−18.0%)

$30,400 + $20,200

$50,600

2013

$711

$36,300 + $26,700

$63,000

Tax history for 2688 Bear Island River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$638 (+3.9%)

$34,100 + $26,400

$60,500

2025

$614 (+11.6%)

$34,100 + $26,400

$60,500

2024

$550 (−0.7%)

$31,000 + $22,900

$53,900

2023

$554 (−1.1%)

$29,000 + $20,800

$49,800

2022

$560 (+6.1%)

$25,300 + $19,900

$45,200

2021

$528 (+5.2%)

$25,300 + $17,900

$43,200

2020

$502 (−3.1%)

$25,300 + $17,900

$43,200

2019

$518 (+0.4%)

$27,400 + $17,900

$45,300

2018

$516 (−13.7%)

$27,400 + $17,900

$45,300

2017

$598 (−0.3%)

$30,400 + $20,200

$50,600

2016

$600 (+2.9%)

$30,400 + $20,200

$50,600

2014

$583 (−18.0%)

$30,400 + $20,200

$50,600

2013

$711

$36,300 + $26,700

$63,000

*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

1.16 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

St. Louis County

APN

625-0026-00310

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: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Asphalt, RV Access/Parking, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of One Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane

Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs

Room Information
Basement Details: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,260
# of Stories Total: 1

Property Features
Has View
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Many Trees
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 160 x 314 x 119 x 279
Lot Size Acres: 1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $550

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

Schools Information
High School District: Ely #696

Location Information
Directions: South of Ely on Highway 21 approximately 6 miles to right on Bear Island River Road, 4.5 miles to 2688 bear Island River Road on the left.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 625-0026-00310

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

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Listing Information
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Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.5mi

6/10

Memorial Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.5mi

7/10

Memorial Secondary

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi

9/10

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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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Ely, MN • 55731

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Home values near 2688 Bear Island River Rd

Data from public records.

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
2708 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$613,138
2672 Walstrom Rd, Ely, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$562,231

Address	Redfin Estimate
2680 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$802,385

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