Ultimate privacy near the Boundary Waters! This awesome year-around first class home on aprox 40 acres, has Superior National Forest lands on 3 sides, is off grid and set up with solar and propane generator power to provide all the comforts of home in this very special end of the road location. This large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has over 2000 square feet of living space above the full basement, and has a spectacular great room that houses the living room-with its floor to cathedral ceiling wood burning stone fireplace, the very modern kitchen, and spacious dining area! Great views of the surrounding wilderness! Also on the main floor are the huge primary bedroom, with private full bath, and spacious walk in closet. Down the hall the other way from the great room is the guest bedroom, a large office, and 3/4 bath. Also, the back room that has the laundry area. Upstairs is a gorgeous loft that is a second large living room. Downstairs is the full basement with large workshop and storage galore! The home has a huge wraparound on 2 sides screened in porch that gets alot of use for enjoying the great views! There is also a viewing deck off the great room. There are two separate 2 stall garages, both with full electric. Off the back of the garage nearest the house is the generator building that houses the propane generator and high tech batteries that power the home along with the ample solar power. Other features are central air conditioning, natural cedar siding, birch tongue and groove flooring, hickory cabinets in the kitchen, along with Mesabi black granite counter tops, and stunning pine interior doors. This is a one of a kind property from its great location, to its amazing craftmanship throughout, its gorgeous ledgerock outcrops, and its close proximity to Snowbank Lake, Moose Lake, and Lake One--all first class Boundary Waters lakes. All of this and just a 25 minute drive to Ely! Never worry about another power outage again!!
Directions: From Ely go east on 169, which becomes the Fernberg Trail, and travel aprox 20 miles and turn left on Snowbank Road. Proceed aprox a half mile to first driveway on the right. Property is shown by appointment only.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,206
Stories: —
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Lake County
APN: 28-6309-10430
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Minnehaha Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 65.1mi
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Two Harbors Secondary
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 63.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Ely, MN • 55731
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Sun exposure
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Good sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.