Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,442 sqft$152/sqft
1561 Rapids Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Single FamilyProperty Type
8 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$152/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This 3 bedroom 1 bath country home is situated on 8 acres overlooking Bear Island River just a few minutes from Ely. There are panoramic views overlooking Bear Island River with over 600' of river frontage all in a very private end of the road setting. The main entry to the home is through an inviting sunroom that also gives you access to a spacious screened porch. The kitchen has granite counters, birch cabinetry, tile floors and under cabinet lighting. A full bath downstairs is spacious and includes...This 3 bedroom 1 bath country home is situated on 8 acres overlooking Bear Island River just a few minutes from Ely. There are panoramic views overlooking Bear Island River with over 600' of river frontage all in a very private end of the road setting. The main entry to the home is through an inviting sunroom that also gives you access to a spacious screened porch. The kitchen has granite counters, birch cabinetry, tile floors and under cabinet lighting. A full bath downstairs is spacious and includes a claw-foot tub, separate shower and double sink vanity. The dining room and living room are both on the river-view side of the house, which also gives you access to a large deck. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs, the master has a skylight and small balcony. The basement is a walk-out with laundry facilities and an additional bedroom. To round things out there is a storage shed and a 26'x28' garage with a 12'x28' room above with a separate outside entrance for additional storage
  • Listed by: Wesley Crawford 218.349.5350 wes@bwcaland.com • Wildwoods Land Company
Listing closed: 06/18/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2250990

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Property Information for 1561 Rapids Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,742 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • View: River, Panoramic
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Zoning: MUNS-4
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 8.00 AC / 348,480 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely south on Hwy 1 to Cty Rd. 120 turn right, 1 mile to River Ridge Rd, turn right to Rapids Rd, turn right to property on the right.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Dead End/No Outlet
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1733.12
  • Parcel Number: 465-0047-00040, 00055
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,742.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 4 and part of Lot 5, Block 1, Bear Island River Estates
  • Tax Year: 2015
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1327.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 115.0
  • Living Area: 1442.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Cul de Sac, Irregular Lot, Low, Many Trees, Telephone, High
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 415x750
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 60
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1978
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Natural Woodwork, Skylight(s), Beamed Ceilings, Patio Door, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Walkout,Bedrooms,Utility Room
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Sun Room
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 1561 Rapids Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2015

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2250990

$219,000—
Apr 12, 2015

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2250990

—
Nov 4, 2014

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2250990

$239,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2015

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2250990

$219,000
04/12/2015

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2250990

—
11/04/2014

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2250990

$239,000

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

Public Records for 1561 Rapids Road

Taxable ValueLand$71,200Additions$249,600Total$320,800
Tax Record2026$2,130 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.2Total Finished SqFt1,377 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,041 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt336 SqFtStories1Lot Size224,669 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningMUNSCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0047-00040

Schools near 1561 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

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