1731 N Grassy Rd

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Baths
765 Sq. Ft.
$569 / Sq. Ft.
765
Sq. Ft.
$569
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stunning elevated views of Grassy Pond from a thoughfully placed cabin. Cabin and sauna designed by Architect Dale Mulfinger, with the Sala Architect firm of Minneapolis. Quality handcrafted timber-frame, built in 2014 by the Wee Cabin Company of Ely. One of a kind energy efficient, 14' x 27' open living space, screened in porch, mudroom, and generous sleeping loft. Off grid living, electrically wired for the solar and generator power. Drilled well with freeze proof hand pump and electricle submersible;...Stunning elevated views of Grassy Pond from a thoughfully placed cabin. Cabin and sauna designed by Architect Dale Mulfinger, with the Sala Architect firm of Minneapolis. Quality handcrafted timber-frame, built in 2014 by the Wee Cabin Company of Ely. One of a kind energy efficient, 14' x 27' open living space, screened in porch, mudroom, and generous sleeping loft. Off grid living, electrically wired for the solar and generator power. Drilled well with freeze proof hand pump and electricle submersible; located conveniently close to the cabin. Carefully crafted wood burning 8 x 16 sauna building with outside fed Kuuma stove, dressing area, porch, and large windows that provide serene wooded views. Newer 16' x 24' bunkhouse designed by two U of M architecture and design students in collaboration with the owner. Hand-built by owners, family and friends. Includes living room with wood stove, main level bedroom with pocket doors, sliding patio doors to the private deck, and large sleeping loft. The 165' long beautiful suspended bridge allows for year round crossing over the marsh to access the low impact footpath through the woods to the north part of the property and beyond. Engineered and built by the owner and an experienced builder seasoned in construction, rigging, and high ropes course construction. The property is surrounded to the East and North by 1000's of acres of federal land, ponds and lakes. Other features include a 12' x 12' screenhouse overlooking Grassy Pond, outhouse, new 10 x 20 shed, and Solar panels. The cabin was featured in the October 2019 Star Tribune; https:startribune.com/less-is-enough-at-wee-cabin-on-edge-of-bwca/562192512. Copy and paste URL to read. Also featured in Dale Mulfinger's 2017 book The Family Cabin.
  1. Listed by Patricia Bulinski • Bear Island Realty LLC
    P: (218)-349-5595 trishab@citlink.net

Property Details for 1731 North Grassy Road

Architectural Style
Rustic
View
Panoramic
Waterfront YN
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/08/2025 06:25 PM

Property Details for 1731 North Grassy Road

StatusSold
MLS #6115967
Days on Compass9
Taxes$1,425 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built2014
Lot Size20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bear Island Realty LLC

Sold By Bear Island Realty LLC

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Building Information for 1731 North Grassy Road

Stories1Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size20.00 AC / 871,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,239 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,120

Property Taxes

$119

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1731 North Grassy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, travel east on Hwy 169 to Co. Rd 88 (Grant McMahan Blvd) Turn left onto Co. Rd. 88 and follow to the Echo Trail. Turn right onto the Echo Trail and follow 8 miles to a right turn onto N. Grassy Road. Stay left onto Grassy Road and follow for 1.3 miles to the sign and fire number on the left side of road.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 12W
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1510
  • Twp Number: 64N
  • Parcel Number: 613-0010-03035
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,425.00
  • Tax Legal Description: E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Section 24, T64N, R12W
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 765.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 765.0
  • Lot Features: Low, Many Trees, High, Level, Pond(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1320 x 667
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood,Timber/Post & Beam
  • Foundation Dimensions: 14 x 27
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Screenhouse, Storage Shed, Bunkhouse
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 21
  • Year Built: 2014
Utilities
  • Sewer: Outhouse
  • Water Source: Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None, Posts
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Wood
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: None
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen,Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Open to kitchen and screen porch
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Kitchen and Dining Room combined
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Beautiful views of Grassy Pond
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Three Season Porch
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Sleeping loft, open floor plan
  • RoomLength: 23.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2024-09-07
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: None
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 1731 North Grassy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115967

$435,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543829215

$435,000—
Sep 16, 2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115967

—
Sep 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115967

$410,000—
Oct 5, 2017

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030844

$239,000—
Aug 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030844

$239,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115967

$435,000
10/11/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543829215

$435,000
09/16/2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115967

—
09/07/2024

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115967

$410,000
10/05/2017

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030844

$239,000
08/08/2017

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6030844

$239,000

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

Public Records for 1731 North Grassy Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,300Additions$92,000Total$166,300
Tax Record2025$1,760 ($147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt504 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt504 SqFtStories2Lot Size871,200 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2014CountyST. LOUISAPN613-0010-03035

Schools near 1731 North Grassy 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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