Sold
Last Sold Price
1,800 sqft$375/sqft
14641 Canadian Border Rd, Ely, MN 55731
OtherProperty Type
21 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$375/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A Northwoods Legacy: Your Gateway to Adventure Own a piece of history. This iconic property, once the renowned Canadian Border Lodge and more recently Canadian Border Outfitters; Canadian Border Outpost offers endless possibilities for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Once a legendary destination, this historic property beckons the next generation of stewards. Imagine the possibilities: an outdoor adventure basecamp, a serene wellness retreat, a unique event community venue, or a thriving resort...A Northwoods Legacy: Your Gateway to Adventure Own a piece of history. This iconic property, once the renowned Canadian Border Lodge and more recently Canadian Border Outfitters; Canadian Border Outpost offers endless possibilities for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Once a legendary destination, this historic property beckons the next generation of stewards. Imagine the possibilities: an outdoor adventure basecamp, a serene wellness retreat, a unique event community venue, or a thriving resort business. Welcome guests to wine barrel high- tops, picnic tables and cedar Adirondack chairs. Every seat has a view with this commercial property’s prime location on Moose Lake and direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, offering endless potential on 20+ acres including 1 acre on the Fernberg Road. All equipment, furnishings, gear and merchandise convey with property. Current owners are making continuous improvements. Key Features: ? Prime Waterfront Location: 250+ feet of pristine Moose Lake shoreline with an 80’ dock that grants direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. ? Extensive Commercial Buildings: o 1,800 sq. ft. Store o 2,500 sq. ft. Cookshack o 1,700 sq. ft. 6-Unit Motel o 2,850 sq. ft. Bunkhouse o 600 sq. ft. Liars Den o 1125 sq. ft. Bob Cary’s Cabin o 1200 sq. ft. Shower House o 144 sq. ft. Boathouse o Regraded Parking Lot with space for upwards of 50 vehicles ? Relevant Branding: Benefit from the strong brand equity of the Canadian Border Outpost including website, social media and state-of-the-art branding guide. ? Development Potential: Explore opportunities for expansion, renovation, redevelopment, or even the construction of a premier private residence on one of the area’s most desirable lakes. Additionally, an adjacent, fully renovated residential property, that has easement access through the commercial lot to the boat launch and beach is also available for purchase, offering opportunities for a one-of -a-kind home living & entrepreneurial lifestyle.
  • Listed by: Kerry F Davis 218.235.1084 kerryccr@gmail.com • Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 02/03/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6116970

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 14641 Canadian Border Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,106 / year
  • MLS Type: Commercial Sale / Mixed Use
  • County: Lake County
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Residences: 7
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 21.00 AC / 914,760 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Ely to the Fernberg Rd. To Canadian Border Rd. Follow to fire numbers
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 350
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Township: Fall Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 9706
  • Parcel Number: 28-6409-31520 and 28-6409-31510 and 28-6310-12390
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,106.00
  • Tax Legal Description: See attached. Parcels 1, 2 and 3. Except for the approximately 1.1 acres that the home sit on, parcel # 28-6409-31512.
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1800.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 21.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: ***
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Resort
  • Assessment Balance: 600
  • Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
  • Property Type: Commercial Sale
  • Year Built: 1965
Utilities
  • Sewer: Mound Septic
  • Water Body Name: Moose
  • Water Source: Drilled
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 7
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Leased: ***
  • Unit Number: ***
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
Unit 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 3
Unit 4
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 4
Unit 5
  • Unit Leased: Yes
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 5
Unit 6
  • Unit Fireplace: ***
  • Unit Leased: Yes
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 6
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Ceiling Height: 8-10 Feet
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2024-11-12
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 14641 Canadian Border Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 3, 2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6116970

$675,000
Nov 30, 2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6116970

Nov 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6116970

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/03/2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6116970

$675,000
11/30/2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6116970

11/12/2024

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6116970

$699,000

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

Public Records for 14641 Canadian Border Road

Taxable ValueLand$234,500Additions$307,300Total$541,800
Tax Record2025$4,780 ($398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtStories2Lot Size588,060 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1980CountyLAKEAPN28-6409-31520

Schools near 14641 Canadian Border 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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