Last Sold Price
3 beds2,084 sqft$312/sqft
1659 Saari Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Description

Newer log home in a beautiful northwoods setting. This 3 bedroom open concept home features a floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace, craftsman kitchen, and in-floor heat. Main floor master complete with a claw foot tub, all season sitting room, and an additional 2 bedrooms and bath on the upper level. Beautifully treed with mature and young pines, ledgerock outcroppings, and landscaped to fit into the natural surroundings. 3-car garage. SllsNewer log home in a beautiful northwoods setting. This 3 bedroom open concept home features a floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace, craftsman kitchen, and in-floor heat. Main floor master complete with a claw foot tub, all season sitting room, and an additional 2 bedrooms and bath on the upper level. Beautifully treed with mature and young pines, ledgerock outcroppings, and landscaped to fit into the natural surroundings. 3-car garage. Slls
LISTING CLOSED: 09/11/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anna Yahnke • Bear Island Land Co., Inc
    P: (218) 235-3547 ayahnke@bearislandrealty.com

Property Details for 1659 Saari Road

Status
MLS #
6091171
Days on Compass
42
Taxes
$4,334 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
2012
Lot Size
3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
Architectural Style
Log
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes

Location

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Sold By Bear Island Land Co., Inc

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Building Information for 1659 Saari Road

Stories1Year Built2012Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

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Property Information for 1659 Saari Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, follow Hwy 169 South to Saari Road, take a left and follow property address on the left.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 300
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Township
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 4404
  • Parcel Number: 465-0010-03190
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,334.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lengthy
  • Tax Year: 2020
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2084.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 2084.0
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, High, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 225 x 675
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 40 x 28
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 70
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2012
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: White Iron
  • Water Source: Private, Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Patio
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Boiler, In Floor Heat, Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, Natural Woodwork, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Foyer-Entrance, Main Floor Laundry
  • Bath Description: Full Master,1/2 Main Floor,3/4 Upper
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 28.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Four Season Porch
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2020-06-26
  • 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 1659 Saari Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679933909

$650,000

+8.1% / yr

Sep 11, 2020

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6091171

$650,000
Aug 6, 2020

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6091171

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679933909

$650,000

+8.1% / yr

09/11/2020

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6091171

$650,000
08/06/2020

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6091171

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

Public Records for 1659 Saari Road

Taxable ValueLand$288,900Additions$548,600Total$837,500
Tax Record2026$7,016 ($585 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.2Total Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtStories1Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built2012Year Renovated2012ZoningSMUCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0010-03190

Schools near 1659 Saari 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1659 Saari Road, Ely, MN 55731
$650,000
3
2,084
130,680
$577,000
3
2,970
257,439
1
1,666
213,444
2
1.5
720
126,324
3
2
1,508
211,702
$300,000
108,900

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