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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,112 sqft$49/sqft
1554 Rapids Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.60 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$49/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Own your own quiet piece in the woods and enjoy the wildlife right out your window. This well built 1980's river front home is just 6 miles and 10 minutes from Ely. Home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths plus a large Great room with dinning area looking out to the Bear Island River, and a cedar sauna in the basement. Architectural metal shingles were installed a few years ago and are in great shape. Home has a Drilled well and private septic system.Own your own quiet piece in the woods and enjoy the wildlife right out your window. This well built 1980's river front home is just 6 miles and 10 minutes from Ely. Home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths plus a large Great room with dinning area looking out to the Bear Island River, and a cedar sauna in the basement. Architectural metal shingles were installed a few years ago and are in great shape. Home has a Drilled well and private septic system.
  • Listed by: Mark Larson 218.365.3451 wolflakemark@gmail.com • Wildwoods Land Company
Listing closed: 01/06/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6019876

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Sold By Wildwoods Land Company

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Property Information for 1554 Rapids Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,192 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Bear Island River Estates
  • View: River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 4.60 AC / 200,375 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South of Ely on Hwy. 1 5 miles, turn right on CR 120 drive 1 mile, turn right on the River Ridge Rd. and then turn right on Rapids Road property (FN 1554) is on your left.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 12
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 416
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Dead End/No Outlet
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Township: Morse township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Off Street
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Twp Number: 62
  • Parcel Number: 465-0047-00060
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,192.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 6, Blk. 1, Bear Island River Estates, except the Northwesterly 200 feet.
  • Tax Year: 2016
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1056.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1056.0
  • Living Area: 2112.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Many Trees, Telephone, High
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.6
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 354' x 466'
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24 x 44
  • Other Structures: Screenhouse
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 27
  • Year Built: 1977
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Bear Island
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Water Feature
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood, Oil
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, Sauna, Drywall, Paneled, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Family/Rec Room,Utility Room
  • Bath Description: 1/2 Basement,Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Informal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec,Spa/Sauna,Storage Room,Utility Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: This room has a free standing wood fireplace. It is right off from the dinning room.
  • RoomLength: 24.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Great Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Opens up into the living room.
  • RoomLength: 12.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: This room has a river view.
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: This room has a river view. It has been used as a family room.
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Storage
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 9
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Sauna
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 10
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 11
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 5.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2016-01-10
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 1554 Rapids Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587775804

$103,500
Jan 6, 2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6019876

$103,500
Jan 6, 2017

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #128433

$103,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587775804

$103,500
01/06/2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6019876

$103,500
01/06/2017

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #128433

$103,500

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

Public Records for 1554 Rapids Road

Taxable ValueLand$55,900Additions$170,500Total$226,400
Tax Record2026$1,208 ($101 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,340 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt380 SqFtStories1Lot Size280,622 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1977ZoningMUNSCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0047-00060

Schools near 1554 Rapids 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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