SOLD SEP 29, 2026

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$449,500

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5250 Mud Creek Rd, Ely, MN 55731

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Secluded Lake Vermilion Log Cabin Retreat W/Old Fashioned Encl Front Porch, Panoramic Island Studded Views, Set On 110 Ft South Facing Pebble Shoreline, located off well maintained Mud Creek Rd between Tower & Ely, just ¼ mile paddle to BWCA. 825 SF, 2 BR, updated kitchen & bath. Vaulted ceiling, wlkout foundation for storage, maintenance-free metal roof. Kitchen, living & dining w/wrap around windows open to view, lake breezes, loon calls. One level retreat w/gradual slope to dock, lakefront deck, open area for activities, and firepit stone patio at waters edge. Room to build garage. Pick blueberries off your hillside, relax & watch eagles from your living room or catch Walleyes right off your dock! Walk in sandy swimming!

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

1.1 acresLot Size

Listed by Lisa Janisch • Janisch Realty, Inc

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7125425

Redfin Estimate

$427,180

$22K since sold in September 2026$91K since September

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This home's estimate is 59.7% higher than the average sale price ($267K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$499,500
A
2 beds0.75 baths825 sq ft
5250 Mud Creek Rd, Tower, MN 55790
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$418,000
B
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
2734 Bear Island River Rd, Ely, MN 55731
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$105,000
C
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
7575 Highway 135 N, Embarrass, MN 55732
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$162,000
D
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
206 3rd St N, Tower, MN 55790
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$210,000
E
2 beds— baths647 sq ft
5372 S Ely Is, Tower, MN 55790
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$210,000
F
2 beds— baths648 sq ft
5372 Ely Island Is S, Tower, MN 55790

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Market trends in 55790, MN

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

91.7%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$307K

$112K MoM

Avg. days on market

110d

96 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$219,900
3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$179,000
2 beds2 baths1,054 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$459,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$499,000
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Rental estimate

Est. $1,616 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 5250 Mud Creek Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,562 (+12.5%)

$143,700 + $103,300

$247,000

2025

$2,278 (+3.7%)

$140,300 + $91,500

$231,800

2024

$2,196 (−3.2%)

$134,400 + $82,900

$217,300

2023

$2,268 (−3.4%)

$129,800 + $78,700

$208,500

2022

$2,348 (+0.2%)

$120,500 + $71,500

$192,000

2021

$2,344 (−2.2%)

$120,500 + $71,500

$192,000

2020

$2,397 (+7.2%)

$120,500 + $71,500

$192,000

2019

$2,237 (−0.1%)

$110,000 + $75,900

$185,900

2018

$2,240 (−1.0%)

$110,100 + $68,700

$178,800

2017

$2,262 (+1.1%)

$110,100 + $68,700

$178,800

2016

$2,238 (−4.9%)

$110,100 + $68,700

$178,800

2014

$2,353 (+0.8%)

$97,100 + $87,900

$185,000

2013

$2,335

$97,100 + $87,900

$185,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.1 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

688

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

St. Louis County

APN

665-0010-04883

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x9
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14x14
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Porch
Room Dimensions: 25x5
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 13x9
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Block, Crawl Space, Walkout

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Living/Dining Room

Other Rooms Information
All Living Facilities on One Level,Main Floor Bedroom

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Space Heater
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Area: 825
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Patio Porch Type: Covered,Enclosed,Front Porch,Glass Enclosed,Porch,Screened
Exterior Features: Log

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Lake Bottom: Gravel,Rocky
Waterfront Elevation: 15-26
Waterfront Feet: 108
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: N

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 825
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 825
Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s),Dock,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Porch,Panoramic View,Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Land Information
Wooded Area: 1.1

Lot Information
Lot Features: BWCA Access, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 1895x108
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Unpaved Streets
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $85

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,477
Tax Year: 2026
Tax With Assessments: $2,562

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Power Company Name: Lake Country Power
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Electric

Location

School Information
High School District: St. Louis County
School District Number: 2142
School District Phone: 2187498130

Location Information
Directions: From Tower North on Hwy 169 to Mud Creek Rd to fire number on left just before Glenwood Lodge.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 688
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 665-0010-04883

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 825
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 825
Building Area Total: 825
Foundation Details: Block
Foundation Dimensions: 33x24
Levels: One

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Schools

Tower-Soudan Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.4mi

5/10

Northeast Range Secondary

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 18.7mi

6/10

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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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

-5

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

100/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Ely. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11 hrs

5.9 hrs

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Home values near 5250 Mud Creek Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5250 Mud Creek Road, Tower, MN 2 Beds \| 0.75 Baths \| 825 Sq. Ft.	$437,026
5312 Mud Creek Road, Tower, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,075,208

Address	Redfin Estimate
5332 Mud Creek Road, Tower, MN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$496,456
5328 Mud Creek Road, Tower, MN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
5266 Mud Creek Road, Ely, MN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 842 Sq. Ft.	$726,146
5324 Mud Creek Road, Tower, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

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