1739 Bear Head State Park Rd

$270,000
Price
2
Beds
1,306 Sq. Ft.
$207 / Sq. Ft.
1,306
Sq. Ft.
$207
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Close to both Ely and Tower, this versatile property features a cozy home with 2–3 bedrooms, a two-car garage, and a spacious 31x26 Quonset shed with a 12-foot overhead door—all set on 5 private acres. While currently listed as a two-bedroom, the home can easily be used as a three-bedroom to suit your needs. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the location, with the Mesabi Bike Trail running right past the property and easy access to nearby ATV and snowmobile trails. You’re also just minutes from Armstrong...Close to both Ely and Tower, this versatile property features a cozy home with 2–3 bedrooms, a two-car garage, and a spacious 31x26 Quonset shed with a 12-foot overhead door—all set on 5 private acres. While currently listed as a two-bedroom, the home can easily be used as a three-bedroom to suit your needs. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the location, with the Mesabi Bike Trail running right past the property and easy access to nearby ATV and snowmobile trails. You’re also just minutes from Armstrong and Eagles Nest Lakes, as well as Bear Head State Park. Adding even more appeal, the property borders state land, providing extra space and privacy. Enjoy the peaceful setting with a large backyard and deck, perfect for relaxation or entertaining in a private, wooded environment.
  1. Listed by Julian Rasmusson • Z' Up North Realty • ***
  2. Listed by Jodi Nyman • Z' Up North Realty

Property Details for 1739 Bear Head State Park Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront YN
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 09:04 AM

Property Details for 1739 Bear Head State Park Road

StatusActive
MLS #6122312
Days on Compass82
Taxes$841 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1980
Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 1739 Bear Head State Park Road

Stories1Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,404 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,334

Property Taxes

$70

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1739 Bear Head State Park Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, Hwy 169 to Bear Head State Park Rd, turn Left, property on the right look for fire number and sign.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service
  • Garage Type: Detached,Multiple
  • Parking Features: Asphalt
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 926
  • Parcel Number: 317-0010-02645
  • Tax Annual Amount: $841.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Ely 257.68 Ft of SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 lying S of County hwy 128
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 730.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Building Area Total: 1306.0
  • Living Area: 1306.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1374x257
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24x24
  • Other Structures: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 15
  • Year Built: 1980
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Oil
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement Features: Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Bedrooms,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Mechanicals: Water Heater-Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 15.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 19.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 10.5
Room 3
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Could easily be a bedroom
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom 1
  • RoomWidth: 11.5
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 12.5
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom 2
  • RoomWidth: 7.5
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2025-10-07
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1739 Bear Head State Park Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6796608

$270,000
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6122312

$270,000
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6796608

$280,000
Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6796608

Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6122312

$280,000
May 16, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #4742365

May 31, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598294242

$130,000

+0.5% / yr

May 31, 2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6024146

$132,000
May 30, 2017

Sold

NorthStar #4742365

$132,000
Apr 14, 2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6024146

Apr 7, 2017

Off Market

NorthStar #4742365

Apr 6, 2017

Pending

NorthStar #4742365

Jul 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6024146

$139,000
Jul 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4742365

$139,000
Sep 25, 2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1965985

$139,000
Sep 25, 2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1965985

$152,000
Oct 7, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280730190

$125,000
Oct 7, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280730190

$125,000
Oct 7, 2008

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

$125,000
Oct 7, 2008

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

Oct 7, 2008

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1247872

$125,000
Oct 6, 2008

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

Aug 15, 2008

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1247872

Jul 21, 2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

$159,900
Jul 18, 2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1247872

$159,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6796608

$270,000
10/30/2025

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6122312

$270,000
10/07/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6796608

$280,000
10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6796608

10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6122312

$280,000
05/16/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #4742365

05/31/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598294242

$130,000

+0.5% / yr

05/31/2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6024146

$132,000
05/30/2017

Sold

NorthStar #4742365

$132,000
04/14/2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6024146

04/07/2017

Off Market

NorthStar #4742365

04/06/2017

Pending

NorthStar #4742365

07/21/2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6024146

$139,000
07/21/2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4742365

$139,000
09/25/2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1965985

$139,000
09/25/2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1965985

$152,000
10/07/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280730190

$125,000
10/07/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280730190

$125,000
10/07/2008

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

$125,000
10/07/2008

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

10/07/2008

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1247872

$125,000
10/06/2008

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

08/15/2008

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1247872

07/21/2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1253911

$159,900
07/18/2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1247872

$159,900

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

Public Records for 1739 Bear Head State Park Road

Taxable ValueLand$46,700Additions$131,100Total$177,800
Tax Record2025$926 ($77 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,565 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt605 SqFtStories2Lot Size221,285 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyST. LOUISAPN317-0010-02645

Schools near 1739 Bear Head State Park Road

This home is within St. Louis County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Tower-Soudan Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northeast Range Secondary
Public7 to 12

North Woods Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1739 Bear Head State Park Road is a single family home for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on October 7, 2025 by Z' Up North Realty, it's currently listed at $270,000. It has been on the market for a total of 82 days and was last sold on May 31, 2017. This listing's school district is St. Louis County School District. Nearby schools include Tower-Soudan Elementary School, Northeast Range Secondary and North Woods Secondary. 1739 Bear Head State Park Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,306 sqft single family home built in 1980.

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