Handscribed Western Red Cedar Bissonett log home on Bear Island Lake. This phenomenal 3-BR, 2-BA log home sits near the water on a peninsula featuring amazing 180 degree panoramic views with fantastic ledgerock outcroppings, and all-around great shoreline (almost 900’) – sand beach area too! The main floor features 2 bedrooms, a ¾ bath and open concept kitchen with newer appliances, dining and living room with cathedral ceilings and wood burning fireplace. Lake side 4-season porch feels like you are one with the lapping shores offering wall to wall windows and expansive views of the lake. Bright and cheery open loft. Full finished walk-out basement complete with sauna, rec. room/family room and two additional non-egress rooms. Beautifully wooded and private 14 +/- acres with abundant pines, blueberries and walking trails throughout. Plenty of public lands surrounding for added recreational opportunities. 2 Car garage plus a 24 x 34 insulated & heated shop building and storage shed. Dual fuel electric / LP heat. Drilled well with Kinetico water filtration system & reverse osmosis. Come make memories in this delightful home with an amazing setting!
Directions: From Ely, travel south on Hwy 21 to Bear Island River Road. Turn right and follow to Runn Road. Turn right on Runn Road and follow to the address.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 625-0010-00254
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.8mi
6/10
Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi
7/10
Memorial Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.15% chance of being 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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Historical weather
Ely, MN • 55731
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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.