1663 Saari Rd

4
Baths
5,016 Sq. Ft.
$249 / Sq. Ft.
5,016
Sq. Ft.
$249
per Sq. Ft.

Description

White Iron Lake, Ely, Minnesota - Custom built 5200 sq. ft. home with 320 feet of level lakeshore with a private boat launch. 8.7 acres of land. Both levels completed with quality materials. Features an open floor plan for the living, dining and kitchen. 4 bedrooms & 4 baths on the main floor. Walkout Lower level features a den/office, family room, full bath, sauna, pool/rec room Sleeps up to 19 people. Dual fuel heat. Tuck under garage + a 30 x 48 Morton Building. RV Hookup. Rollout dock. Access...White Iron Lake, Ely, Minnesota - Custom built 5200 sq. ft. home with 320 feet of level lakeshore with a private boat launch. 8.7 acres of land. Both levels completed with quality materials. Features an open floor plan for the living, dining and kitchen. 4 bedrooms & 4 baths on the main floor. Walkout Lower level features a den/office, family room, full bath, sauna, pool/rec room Sleeps up to 19 people. Dual fuel heat. Tuck under garage + a 30 x 48 Morton Building. RV Hookup. Rollout dock. Access to the BWCAW. Being sold furnished.
  1. Listed by Jan Erchul • Ely Realty
    P: (218)-349-0515 jan@elyrealtymn.com

Property Details for 1663 Saari Road

Architectural Style
One Story
View
Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Lake
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/04/2026 10:42 AM

Property Details for 1663 Saari Road

StatusActive
MLS #148978
Days on Compass294
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1997
Lot Size8.96 AC / 390,297 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 1663 Saari Road

Stories1Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size8.96 AC / 390,297 SF

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Property Information for 1663 Saari Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Highway 1 south from Ely. Approximately 8 miles, turn left on Saari Rd. Follow to fire #1663 on the left. There is a for sale sign where you turn.
  • Latitude: 47.844571
  • Longitude: -91.821435
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • MLS Area Major: LSAR
  • Township: 62
  • Water Body Name: White Iron
Taxes and HOA
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 465-0010-03191
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,271.00
  • Tax Legal Description: THAT PART OF GOV'T LOT 1 COMM AT SE CORN THENCE WLY ALONG S LINE 334.80 FT THENCE N 0 DEG 19 MIN 27 SEC W 420.26 FT THENCE E 165.45 FT THENCE N 5 DEG 58 MIN 11 SEC W 397.64 FT TO PT OF BEG THENCE S 5 DEG 58 MIN 11 SEC E 397.64 FT THENCE E 165.20 FT THENCE N 5 DEG 52 MIN 5 SEC E 366.83 FT THENCE N 16 DEG 53 MIN 22 SEC W 280 FT TO SHORE OF WHITE IRON LAKE THENCE WLY ALONG SHORELINE 300 FT THENCE S 22 DEG 34 MIN 28 SEC E 315 FT TO PT OF BEG
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $85.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, See Remarks
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.96
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 350X707X330X652 + 664 X 444
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Public Survey Range: 12
  • Public Survey Section: 23
  • Public Survey Township: 62
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Township
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
  • Wooded Area: 6.0
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2640.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2640.0
  • Building Area Total: 5280.0
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 5016.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1997
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Partially Wheelchair
  • Other Structures: Pole Building
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Area: 2640.0
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Farm Information
  • Pasture Area: 0.0
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Property Power Amperage: 200
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Center Hall Foyer, Drywall, Foyer-Entrance, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Vinyl Windows

Property History for 1663 Saari Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6783048

$1,250,000
Oct 21, 2025

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121747

$1,250,000
Sep 5, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6783048

$1,499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6783048

$1,250,000
10/21/2025

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121747

$1,250,000
09/05/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6783048

$1,499,000

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

Public Records for 1663 Saari Road

Taxable ValueLand$276,300Additions$410,300Total$686,600
Tax Record2025$6,888 ($574 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,000 SqFtStories1Lot Size121,968 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1997CountyST. LOUISAPN465-0010-03191Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1663 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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1663 Saari Road is a single family home for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2025 by Ely Realty, it's currently listed at $1,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 294 days and was last sold on December 28, 2012. This listing's school district is Ely Public School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial Secondary. 1663 Saari Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 5,016 sqft single family home built in 1997.

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