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Last Sold Price
1 bed292 sqft
1712 High Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Single FamilyProperty Type
29 acresLot Size
$890/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Get back to nature with this once in a lifetime opportunity. The secluded cabin was built and cared for with minimal impact on the land. The open concept cabin has a sleeping loft, wood stove, and large windows with panoramic lake views. Also includes a phenomenal sauna and rustic outhouse. The heavily wooded property is very private with neighboring public lands, has nice pine tree coverage, ledgerock outcroppings, and rugged BWCAW shoreline. High Lake is a clear water lake, has excellent fishing,...Get back to nature with this once in a lifetime opportunity. The secluded cabin was built and cared for with minimal impact on the land. The open concept cabin has a sleeping loft, wood stove, and large windows with panoramic lake views. Also includes a phenomenal sauna and rustic outhouse. The heavily wooded property is very private with neighboring public lands, has nice pine tree coverage, ledgerock outcroppings, and rugged BWCAW shoreline. High Lake is a clear water lake, has excellent fishing, with very few private owners. Slls
  • Listed by: Bruce Chernak 218.343.6781 kate@bearislandrealty.com • Bear Island Land Co., Inc
Listing closed: 02/07/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6086499

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$272,500

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Ely, MN

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Location

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Sold By Bear Island Land Co., Inc

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Property Information for 1712 High Lake Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,176 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Rustic
  • View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Lot Size: 29.00 AC / 1,263,240 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, travel east on Hwy 169 to Co. Rd. 88. Turn left onto Co. Rd. 88 and follow to the Echo Trail. Turn right and follow to High Lake Rd. on the right. Follow High Lake Road to the property address.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 69007100
  • Lake Acres: 273
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 66
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 2140
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Off Street
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 613-0010-04960
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,176.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Gov't Lot 4, Section 33, T64N, R12W
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 292.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 292.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, High
  • Lot Size Acres: 29.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1348 x 1279
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 16 x 13
  • Other Structures: Sauna, 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: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: None, Outhouse
  • Water Body Name: High
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Wood
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: None
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: with kitchen
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2019-09-23
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Other
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 1712 High Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 7, 2020

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6086499

$260,000—
Feb 6, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #663148369

$260,000—
Dec 8, 2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6086499

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/07/2020

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6086499

$260,000
02/06/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #663148369

$260,000
12/08/2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6086499

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Public Records for 1712 High Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$286,800Additions$24,000Total$310,800
Tax Record2026$3,088 ($257 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt272 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,089,000 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialZoningFAMCountyST. LOUISAPN613-0010-04960

Schools near 1712 High Lake 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1712 High Lake Road, Ely, MN 55731
$260,000
1
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292
1,263,240
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2
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864
6,555,780
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1
–
664
1,742,400
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2
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1,152
3,484,800
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1
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168
1,481,040
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1
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432
3,301,848

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