Last Sold Price
3 beds2,100 sqft$176/sqft
13487 Bay Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Description

You must see to appreciate this beautiful home in it's glorious Northwoods park setting. This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath year-round home sits on +-5 acres with +-275' of level, stunning shoreline on Farm Lake which is part of the White Iron chain of Lakes and provides direct access to the BWCAW. The original home was expanded to increase the living space by double. There is a large upper bedroom which could potentially be split into two bedrooms or a bedroom and an office. There is new, very nice...You must see to appreciate this beautiful home in it's glorious Northwoods park setting. This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath year-round home sits on +-5 acres with +-275' of level, stunning shoreline on Farm Lake which is part of the White Iron chain of Lakes and provides direct access to the BWCAW. The original home was expanded to increase the living space by double. There is a large upper bedroom which could potentially be split into two bedrooms or a bedroom and an office. There is new, very nice flooring in the kitchen/dining area and ceramic floor in the full bath. Enjoy the outside decks overlooking a quiet bay with plenty of wildlife. The deck flooring is all new. The great tuck-under 4 car garage will accommodate your vehicles, boats and/or recreational toys. The property is private and beautifully landscaped with ledge rock outcroppings and captivating mature White and Red Pines. This is a must-see property with a great location, close to both Ely and the Boundary Waters
LISTING CLOSED: 08/04/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lori Schulze • Wildwoods Land Company
    P: (218) 343-1787 lorischulze@kw.com

Property Details for 13487 Bay Road

Status
MLS #
6027994
Days on Compass
69
Taxes
$4,087 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Architectural Style
Other
View
Lake Superior
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$519,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

Ely, MN

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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Wildwoods Land Company

Sold By Bear Island Land Co., Inc

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Building Information for 13487 Bay Road

Stories1Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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Property Information for 13487 Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Follow Hwy 169 out of Ely to the Kawishiwi Trail and take a right and follow this to Bay Road take a left to fire # on your left.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Lake Chain: Yes
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 275
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Type: Attached
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 28-6311-33350
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,086.50
  • Tax Legal Description: That part of Goverment lot 2, section Thirty-three,township 63N, range 11W, See agent for full legal
  • Tax Year: 2017
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1800.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
  • Living Area: 2100.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, High
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 640x320
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24 x 87
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1974
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Farm
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Partially Wheelchair
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Rock
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement Features: Utility Room
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Den/Office,Utility Room
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Glazed, Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 25.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.3
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Kitchen and dining combined
  • RoomLength: 24.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 18.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 12.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.2
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 30.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: This room is accented with beautiful pine walls, plenty of storage space and ideal for extra dining, sitting room off kitchen or recreation.
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Other
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2017-04-10
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 13487 Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1286566836

$370,000
Aug 4, 2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6027994

$370,000
Jun 17, 2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6027994

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1286566836

$370,000
08/04/2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6027994

$370,000
06/17/2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6027994

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

Public Records for 13487 Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$299,000Additions$498,100Total$797,100
Tax Record2025$4,814 ($401 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated1990CountyLAKEAPN28-6311-33350

Schools near 13487 Bay Road

This home is within Lake Superior Public School Dist..
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William Kelley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kelley Secondary
Public6 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 13487 Bay Road, Ely, MN 55731
$370,000
3
2,100
217,800
$400,000
2
2.25
1,540
130,680
3
2
1,612
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