Sold
Last Sold Price
74,052 Lot Size1.7 Acres
1873 Bobence Rd, Ely, MN 55731
LandProperty Type
1.7 acresLot Size

Description

Unique lake lot offering you a level building site for your cabin or home featuring 300' of shoreline and 1.7 acres. Property has nice tree cover, horseshoe driveway, electric and dock on the crystal clear lake. Great for swimming, fishing and no public boat access! Conveniently located between Ely and Tower, close to bike/hike trails, snowmobiling all on a maintained year round road. Amazing sun sets waiting for you.Unique lake lot offering you a level building site for your cabin or home featuring 300' of shoreline and 1.7 acres. Property has nice tree cover, horseshoe driveway, electric and dock on the crystal clear lake. Great for swimming, fishing and no public boat access! Conveniently located between Ely and Tower, close to bike/hike trails, snowmobiling all on a maintained year round road. Amazing sun sets waiting for you.
  • Listed by: Lori Schulze 218.343.1787 lorischulze@kw.com • Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Listing closed: 06/21/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6113884

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$133,000

Avg days on market

192

Sale-to-list ratio

88.4%

Ely, MN

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Location

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Property Information for 1873 Bobence Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,516 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Residential
  • View: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 1.70 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Follow Hwy 169 to Bobence Rd. Follow to Fire #1873, driveway on left and a sign.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Hard,Sand,Shore-Accessible
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 300
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road, Year Round
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 317-0130-00050
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,516.00
  • Tax Legal Description: John Bobence Plat Town of Eagles Nest Lot 5
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.7
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 300x400
Property and Assessments
  • Available Development Units: ***
  • Improvements: Dock,Survey Stakes
  • Land Access: ***
  • Land Improvements: 1
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: Electric
  • Water Body Name: Clear
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2024-05-26
  • 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 1873 Bobence Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 21, 2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6113884

$159,000—
Jun 14, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537574534

$159,000

+9.6% / yr

May 31, 2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6113884

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/21/2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6113884

$159,000
06/14/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537574534

$159,000

+9.6% / yr

05/31/2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6113884

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Public Records for 1873 Bobence Road

Taxable ValueLand$174,400Additions-Total$174,400
Tax Record2026$1,486 ($124 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size73,810 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialZoningSMUCountyST. LOUISAPN317-0130-00050

Schools near 1873 Bobence 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

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