Last Sold Price
3 beds2,965 sqft$135/sqft
1478 Inspiration Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Description

Custom built 3 bed, 4 bath 3000 sq. ft. country home just a few minutes from Ely. 17.8 acres with beautiful landscaped lawn and garden area around the home and surrounded by mature forest for your privacy. The main floor features kitchen and formal dining area both with patio doors both leading out to covered sitting and BBQ area, raised living room with gas fireplace, office/den, ½ bath, laundry and storage area, and the insulated 2 car attached garage. Upper level has large master bedroom with...Custom built 3 bed, 4 bath 3000 sq. ft. country home just a few minutes from Ely. 17.8 acres with beautiful landscaped lawn and garden area around the home and surrounded by mature forest for your privacy. The main floor features kitchen and formal dining area both with patio doors both leading out to covered sitting and BBQ area, raised living room with gas fireplace, office/den, ½ bath, laundry and storage area, and the insulated 2 car attached garage. Upper level has large master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath with heated floor, 2 other well sized bedrooms, full bathroom, and large (28 x 11) storage or bonus room. Lower level - large family room with wood burning fireplace, exercise room, second office or craft room, sauna, dressing room and ¾ bathroom, storage areas and the utility room. This exceptionally well cared for house has had many recent improvements and updates which include a central vacuum system, whole house exhaust fan, new large capacity water heater, new deep well pump, new roof, dual fuel electronic furnace, 15K Milbank Generator and updated wiring and electric panels, and asphalt driveway. There is also a large 36 x 40 pole shed, and 2 storage buildings.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Don Stocks • Wildwoods Land Company
    P: (218) 340-1353 don@elywildwoods.com

Property Details for 1478 Inspiration Road

Status
MLS #
6097064
Days on Compass
20
Taxes
$3,261 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
1968
Lot Size
17.80 AC / 775,368 SF
Architectural Style
Multi-Level
View
Typical
Waterfront YN
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$401,500

Avg days on market

86

Sale-to-list ratio

91.5%

Ely, MN

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Location

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Sold By Z' Up North Realty

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Building Information for 1478 Inspiration Road

Stories2Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size17.80 AC / 775,368 SF

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Property Information for 1478 Inspiration Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely ...south on Hwy 1 to about 2.5 miles to Inspiration Road. Turn onto Inspiration Road and keep to your right at first fork in road.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 12W
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Unpaved
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Township: Morse township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 24 x 22
  • Garage Features: Drains,Electrical Service,Heat,Insulation,Slab
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Asphalt, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 3346
  • Twp Number: 62N
  • Parcel Number: 465-0010-01621
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,261.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SW1/4 of NW1/4 EX N. 637.98 FT as defined by a line parallel with & 637.98 FT from N. line of Forty & EX 2.87 acre for HWY. SEC 11, T62N, R12W
  • Tax Year: 2021
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2015.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 950.0
  • Living Area: 2965.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Many Trees, Telephone, Level, Rolling Slope, BWCA Access
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 920 x 650 and 700 x 125
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 29 x 23 29 x 22
  • Other Structures: Pole Building, Storage Shed, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 11
  • Year Built: 1968
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Multiple
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Boiler, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Oil
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener(s), Kitchen Island, Sauna, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Drywall, Foyer-Entrance, Paneled, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Finished,Bath,Den/Office,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room
  • Bath Description: Full Master,1/2 Main Floor,Full Upper
  • Dining Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Storage Room,Utility Room,Non-Conforming Bedroom,Fitness Room,Foyer,Entry
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Mechanicals: Central Vacuum,Fuel Tank-Owned,Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Electric
  • Window Features: Double Glazed, Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Raised living room area w/ gas log fireplace carpet
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Formal dining area / tile floor / patio doors to outside
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Tile floor / patio doors to outdoor covered sitting area. Movable center island
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Carpet
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Den/Office
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: 1/2 bath tile floor
  • RoomLength: 6.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 4.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Back entry area with laundry and storage
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 5.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: carpeted with private bath and walk in closet
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: carpeted / access to bonus storage area
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: carpeted
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: Carpeted family room with wood burning fireplace
  • RoomLength: 19.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 11
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Den/Office
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2021-05-25
  • 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 1478 Inspiration Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #141446

$400,000
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097064

$400,000
Aug 27, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472415083

$400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2021

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #141446

$400,000
08/31/2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097064

$400,000
08/27/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472415083

$400,000

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

Public Records for 1478 Inspiration Road

Taxable ValueLand$105,300Additions$404,600Total$509,900
Tax Record2026$3,738 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.2Total Finished SqFt2,976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,966 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,010 SqFtStories1Lot Size775,368 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968Year Renovated1968ZoningMUNSCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0010-01621

Schools near 1478 Inspiration Road

This home is within Ely Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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