Private Bear Island Lake home nestled among the pines with 130 ft of swimming shoreline located 15 mins south of Ely. Built in 2006, 1296 sq ft, 3 bedroom/1 bath cedar sided home’s Great Room features walls of windows with phenomenal lake views, tongue & groove walls & vaulted ceilings, propane fireplace, ceramic flooring, open kitchen concept with large island, all new appliances & so much more! Behind double doors, the Master continues with the vaulted ceilings & lake views. Two additional bedrooms, den, full bath & laundry finish off the floorplan. In-floor heat, septic & drilled well. Outdoor spaces include lake side deck & stone patio; then a soft slope to level lakeshore with a firepit where you will be mesmerized by haunting cry of loons & spectacular dance of northern lights!
Private Bear Island Lake home nestled among the pines with 130 ft of swimming shoreline located 15 mins south of Ely. Built in 2006, 1296 sq ft, 3 bedroom/1 bath cedar sided home’s Great Room features walls of windows with phenomenal lake views, tongue & groove walls & vaulted ceilings, propane fireplace, ceramic flooring, open kitchen concept with large island, all new appliances & so much more! Behind double doors, the Master continues with the vaulted ceilings & lake views. Two additional bedrooms, den, full bath & laundry finish off the floorplan. In-floor heat, septic & drilled well. Outdoor spaces include lake side deck & stone patio; then a soft slope to level lakeshore with a firepit where you will be mesmerized by cry of loons & spectacular dance of northern lights!
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6099119
Sep 30, 2021
Sold
$510,000
$394/sq ft
Aug 18, 2021
Listed
$469,900
$363/sq ft
RAOR #121167
Oct 16, 2013
Sold
$285,000
$220/sq ft
May 1, 2013
Listed
$339,000
$262/sq ft
Bear Island Lake yr round 3BR with an additional 3 acre back lot. Lots of features included in this one; Drilled well, cedar siding, in-floor heat off peak heating, ceramic tile floors and custom birch kitchen cabinetry, comes completely furnished and included is the FLOE dock and boat lift! Open floor plan overlooking the lake, 113' ft of sandy shoreline and hard to find, big open water views! recently REDUCED!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM6000818
May 1, 2013
Listed
$339,000
$262/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,654 (+1.9%)
$173,100 + $264,800
$437,900
2025
$4,568 (+23.9%)
$173,100 + $264,800
$437,900
2024
$3,686 (+3.3%)
$140,200 + $211,400
$351,600
2023
$3,568 (+7.7%)
$127,900 + $183,200
$311,100
2022
$3,314 (+8.7%)
$121,700 + $136,000
$257,700
2021
$3,048 (+4.7%)
$111,400 + $118,300
$229,700
2020
$2,910 (−4.7%)
$111,400 + $118,300
$229,700
2019
$3,054 (+0.1%)
$122,700 + $121,200
$243,900
2018
$3,050 (−2.1%)
$122,700 + $121,200
$243,900
2017
$3,116 (+1.0%)
$121,600 + $126,800
$248,400
2016
$3,084 (+2.0%)
$121,600 + $126,800
$248,400
2014
$3,024 (−2.0%)
$121,600 + $126,800
$248,400
2013
$3,085
$126,800 + $130,500
$257,300
Tax history for 2732 Bear Island River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,654 (+1.9%)
$173,100 + $264,800
$437,900
2025
$4,568 (+23.9%)
$173,100 + $264,800
$437,900
2024
$3,686 (+3.3%)
$140,200 + $211,400
$351,600
2023
$3,568 (+7.7%)
$127,900 + $183,200
$311,100
2022
$3,314 (+8.7%)
$121,700 + $136,000
$257,700
2021
$3,048 (+4.7%)
$111,400 + $118,300
$229,700
2020
$2,910 (−4.7%)
$111,400 + $118,300
$229,700
2019
$3,054 (+0.1%)
$122,700 + $121,200
$243,900
2018
$3,050 (−2.1%)
$122,700 + $121,200
$243,900
2017
$3,116 (+1.0%)
$121,600 + $126,800
$248,400
2016
$3,084 (+2.0%)
$121,600 + $126,800
$248,400
2014
$3,024 (−2.0%)
$121,600 + $126,800
$248,400
2013
$3,085
$126,800 + $130,500
$257,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
2006
Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
625-0026-00640
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Propane, Floor Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Breakfast Bar, Master Downstairs
Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Many Trees, Level
Water Body Name: Bear Island
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 113 x 220 x 123 x 267
Lot Size Acres: 0.66
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,963
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Mound Septic
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ely #696
Location Information
Directions: From Ely, take Hwy 21 South approximately 6 miles, turn Right onto Bear Island River Rd, follow road approximately 3 miles to “T” intersection, turn Right, turn left at real estate sign to driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 625-0026-00640
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
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Washington Elementary School
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Memorial Middle School
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Memorial Secondary
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