2 beds760 sqft$520/sqft
1736 N Grassy Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Est: $2,139/moGet pre-approved

Description

Edge of the wilderness living at its finest! This awesome cabin is located about 20 minutes north of Ely, up the Echo Trail and about 3 miles in on the N. Grassy Road, and near the Mudro Lake entry point into the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! Enjoy phenomenal wilderness views of the creek valley and creek that flows into Grassy Lake! The property even has a scenic waterfall on it that you can get to with a short trail walk! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath year around home or cabin was...Edge of the wilderness living at its finest! This awesome cabin is located about 20 minutes north of Ely, up the Echo Trail and about 3 miles in on the N. Grassy Road, and near the Mudro Lake entry point into the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! Enjoy phenomenal wilderness views of the creek valley and creek that flows into Grassy Lake! The property even has a scenic waterfall on it that you can get to with a short trail walk! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath year around home or cabin was recently upgraded to make it fully livable year around. Property is off-grid and powered by a state-of-the-art 12Kw propane generator and solar power. There is a very efficient wood stove in the living room, and also propane and electric lights throughout, propane refrigerator, propane wall heaters controlled by thermostats, tankless on-demand hot water heater, and range with oven. The kitchen with a wonderful dining counter, living room, 3/4 bath, and bedroom, make up the main level...along with an attached huge 25 x 12 seasonal screen porch where owners regularly have great wildlife sightings including moose! The stairway to the loft has custom hand-hewn log railings leading to the 25 x 15 loft room that is a fantastic 2nd living room or a 2nd bedroom with great views and maple flooring. The home is south facing with vaulted ceilings and generous sized windows, and the cabin is filled with natural light and views into the wilderness! Features include well, septic, solar, campfire area, 24 x 8 deck, fully insulated utility shed that houses the generator and batteries, and the property directly adjoins thousands of acres of Superior National Forest lands! Gorgeous ledgerock outcrops galore! Awesome ponds to hike to close by! Location, location, location! Access to many nearby lakes including Grassy, Picket, Nels, Fenske, and others... and the BWCAW just down the road! If you are looking for a wilderness retreat that you can use comfortably year around, this may be your dream property! Sellers are seeing multiple moose near the cabin almost daily! The wildlife and views will AMAZE you!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2026 08:01 PM

  1. Listed by Jeff Hway • Bear Island Realty LLC
    P: (218) 349-0906 jeff@bearislandrealty.com
  2. Listed by Zachary Hway • Bear Island Realty LLC
    P: (651) 341-0383 zack@bearislandrealty.com

Property Details for 1736 North Grassy Road

Status
MLS #
6127300
Days on Compass
7
Taxes
$1,575 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
2002
Lot Size
20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
Architectural Style
Rustic
Waterfront YN
No

Location

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Building Information for 1736 North Grassy Road

Stories1Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size20.00 AC / 871,200 SF

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Property Information for 1736 North Grassy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Follow Sheridan East to Grant McMahan, County Rd 88, turn left onto Cty 88 and follow to the Echo Trail. Right onto the Echo Trail and follow to N Grassy Rd. Follow for 2.9 miles to the fire number and sign on the right.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • 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: 1660
  • Parcel Number: 613-0010-03060
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,575.00
  • Tax Legal Description: W 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 SEC 21, T64N, R12W
  • Tax Year: 2026
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 760.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 760.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 660 x 1320
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 26 x 20
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private, Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Freestanding wood stove, tile floor under stove and stone surround maple floors
  • RoomLength: 19.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Counter seating, maple floors propane oven/range & refrigerator
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Ceramic tile floor, 3/4 bath w/ shower
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 5.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Carpet
  • RoomLength: 9.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.5
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Maple floors, good natural light
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: 1/2 log siding on one wall, square log posts, screen on 3 sides, wood floor
  • RoomLength: 25.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Three Season Porch
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2026-08-12
  • 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 1736 North Grassy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6127300

$395,000
Jul 22, 2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124991

$419,000
Apr 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124991

$439,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6127300

$395,000
07/22/2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124991

$419,000
04/29/2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124991

$439,000

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

Public Records for 1736 North Grassy Road

Taxable ValueLand$127,100Additions$156,800Total$283,900
Tax Record2026$1,660 ($138 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt700 SqFtStories1Lot Size871,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2002ZoningFAMCountyST. LOUISAPN613-0010-03060

Schools near 1736 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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1736 North Grassy Road is a single family home for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on August 12, 2026 by Bear Island Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $395,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on October 1, 2025. This listing's school district is Ely Public School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial Secondary. 1736 North Grassy Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 760 sqft single family home built in 2002.

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