1280 S White Iron Rd

Ely, MN 55731

$798,000
Price
4
Beds
2,371 Sq. Ft.
$337 / Sq. Ft.
2,371
Sq. Ft.
$337
per Sq. Ft.
View of green lawn featuring a deck

Description

White Iron Lake Custom Built Home - This beautiful 4 bedroom home is just minutes away from Ely on a paved road. It features everything you would expect to find in a year around lake home. The main floor features a spacious entry with closets, living room with large windows overlooking the lake and a door to the wraparound deck, kitchen with granite countertops and custom Black Ash cabinets, center island, dining area, beautiful hickory engineered flooring and all appliances. Wood, 6 panel doors....White Iron Lake Custom Built Home - This beautiful 4 bedroom home is just minutes away from Ely on a paved road. It features everything you would expect to find in a year around lake home. The main floor features a spacious entry with closets, living room with large windows overlooking the lake and a door to the wraparound deck, kitchen with granite countertops and custom Black Ash cabinets, center island, dining area, beautiful hickory engineered flooring and all appliances. Wood, 6 panel doors. 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. Completely finished lower level with a kitchenette, family room, bedroom, electric sauna with a shower, half bath, storage room and utility room with laundry facilities and furnace. Walkout to the 10 X 26 ft. screened porch and patio. Level access to the lakeside lift-up dock and boathouse. 3 stall garage, insulated and heated. New roof on the garage and boathouse. Lake water system and septic system. 189 feet of lakeshore. White Iron Lake is connected to Farm Lake, Garden Lake, Kawishiwi River and South Farm with access to the BWCAW.
  1. Listed by Janet Erchul • Ely Realty
    P: (218)-365-2100 Jan@Elyrealtymn.com

Property Details for 1280 South White Iron Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Inland Lake, Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2025 07:01 PM

Property Details for 1280 South White Iron Road

StatusActive
MLS #6121804
Days on Compass101
Taxes$3,753 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1978
Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 1280 South White Iron Road

Stories1Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,256 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,943

Property Taxes

$313

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1280 South White Iron Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South from Ely on Highway 1, left turn onto West Shore of White Iron Lake (665). Follow to Chippewa Shores, Fire #1280
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 12
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Rocky,Shore-Accessible,Shore-Beach
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 189
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved Road, Township
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Township: Morse
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 26 X 40
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service,Heat,Insulation,Slab
  • Garage Type: Detached
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 3838
  • Twp Number: 62
  • Parcel Number: 465-0077-00020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,753.00
  • Tax Legal Description: CHIPPEWA SHORES TOWN OF MORSE, LOT 2, BLOCK 1
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1248.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1123.0
  • Living Area: 2371.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Landscaped, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level, BWCA Access
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 222 x 464 x 189
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 26 X 48
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 23
  • Year Built: 1978
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: White Iron
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Partially Wheelchair
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Deck, Dock, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Propane
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener(s), Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Center Hall Foyer, Drywall, Foyer-Entrance, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Apartment,Bath,Family/Rec Room,Kitchen,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Bath Description: 1/2 Basement,Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec,Second Kitchen,See Remarks,Storage Room,Utility Room,3 Season Porch,Entry
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Electric
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Energy Windows, Triple Glazed, Vinyl Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Large windows overlooking White Iron Lake Door to the wraparound deck
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Custom Black Ash Cabinets Center Island with Cooktop Granite Counters Hickory Engineered Flooring
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 9.6
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Combined with kitchen Hickory flooring
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 10.6
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.6
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Kitchen- 2nd
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Suspended ceiling
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2025-09-09
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 1280 South White Iron Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6780135

$798,000—
Nov 2, 2025

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121804

$798,000—
Sep 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6780135

—
Sep 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121804

$825,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6780135

$798,000
11/02/2025

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121804

$798,000
09/14/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6780135

—
09/14/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121804

$825,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1280 South White Iron Road

Taxable ValueLand$201,000Additions$255,500Total$456,500
Tax Record2025$3,838 ($320 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,371 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,123 SqFtStories1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1979CountyST. LOUISAPN465-0077-00020

Schools near 1280 South White Iron Road

This home is within Ely Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Memorial Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Memorial Secondary
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Memorial Middle School
Public6 to 8

Memorial Secondary
Public9 to 12

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More information about 1280 South White Iron Road, Ely, MN 55731

1280 South White Iron Road is a single family home for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on September 14, 2025 by Ely Realty, it's currently listed at $798,000. This listing's school district is Ely Public School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial Secondary. 1280 South White Iron Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,371 sqft single family home built in 1978.

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