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3945 Swanson Shores Rd, Ely, MN 55731
About this home
Custom built Log home featuring a large wrap around deck with panoramic views of Eagles Nest Lake #3. A custom built log sauna with wood heat. Sauna, changing room and attached 3 season screened porch that overlooks the lake's bay. This home is exactly what you would expect and wish for; Natural log, wood floors, open vaulted beamed ceilings, loft with skylight to watch the moon & stars, bright spaces, massive rock fireplace built upon a full foundation with interior and exterior access. This is an ideal setting between the Lake and State forest across the road. Quiet, peaceful and ideally located between Tower and Ely makes this that perfect setting for creating memories of a life enjoyed.
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Sale history for 3945 Swanson Shores Rd
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$469/sq ft
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Tax history for 3945 Swanson Shores Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Wood, Propane
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,492
- # of Stories Total: 1
- Construction Materials: Log
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Lake
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
- Lot Information
- Water Body Name: Eagles Nest 3
- Lot Size Dimensions: 268 x 293 x 224 x 295
- Lot Size Acres: 1.35
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,603
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- High School District: St. Louis County #2142
- Location Information
- Directions: Hwy 169 W from Ely, left on Bear Head State Park Rd, right on Walsh Rd, follow to Swanson Shores Rd and continue to home.
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,152
- Stories: 1.2
- Lot Size: 1.4 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: St. Louis County
- APN: 317-0180-00210
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- Listing Information
- AttributionContact: ***
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.1mi
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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