2148 Haapala Rd

217,800 / 5
Lot Size / Acres

Description

This exceptional 5-acre parcel, located a few miles from Ely on well maintained roads, is a rare ready-to-build opportunity. The heavy lifting is complete, including a cleared building site and driveway, private well, power, and a 3-bedroom septic system. The property includes a 30-foot camper that functioned as year-round occupancy for three years and is fully connected to the on-site power, septic and water hookups. A 12 x 12 heated shed houses the water and mechanical systems to ensure everything...This exceptional 5-acre parcel, located a few miles from Ely on well maintained roads, is a rare ready-to-build opportunity. The heavy lifting is complete, including a cleared building site and driveway, private well, power, and a 3-bedroom septic system. The property includes a 30-foot camper that functioned as year-round occupancy for three years and is fully connected to the on-site power, septic and water hookups. A 12 x 12 heated shed houses the water and mechanical systems to ensure everything runs smoothly in any weather condition. The property has an easement to 300 acre Mitchell Lake, a private lake with no public access, an ideal setting for recreation and relaxation on the water. The south edge of the property borders over a thousand acres of public land providing great hiking, snowshoeing and hunting opportunities. This property offers a unique turnkey lifestyle from day one. Enjoy as is, or stay there while building your dream home.
  1. Listed by Patricia Bulinski • Bear Island Realty LLC
    P: (218)-349-5595 trishab@citlink.net

Property Details for 2148 Haapala Road

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Typical
Waterfront YN
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/15/2026 08:01 PM

Property Details for 2148 Haapala Road

StatusActive
MLS #6124453
Days on Compass4
Taxes$489 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
Lot Size5.00 AC
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 2148 Haapala Road

Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC

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Property Information for 2148 Haapala Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Follow Hwy 21 to Haapala Rd, turn onto Haapala and follow to fire number & sign.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 69011600
  • Lake Acres: 248.22
  • Lake Chain: No
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 38
  • Waterfront Access: Deeded Access
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road, Year Round, See Remarks
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 524
  • Parcel Number: 465-0112-00090
  • Tax Annual Amount: $489.00
  • Tax Legal Description: HOMERS LOTS TOWN OF MORSE LOT 4, BLOCK 2
  • Tax Year: 2026
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Low, Ravine, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 319 x 750
  • Development YN: No
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Balance: 35
  • Available Development Units: ***
  • Improvements: Survey Stakes
  • Land Access: ***
  • Land Improvements: 1
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: Electric,Private Septic,Private Well,Propane
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2026-04-12
  • 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 2148 Haapala Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124453

$159,000—
Dec 6, 2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

$159,000—
Dec 5, 2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

—
Dec 5, 2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

—
Feb 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

$175,000—
Aug 12, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #683529019

$40,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/12/2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124453

$159,000
12/06/2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

$159,000
12/05/2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

—
12/05/2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

—
02/26/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117956

$175,000
08/12/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #683529019

$40,000

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

Public Records for 2148 Haapala Road

Taxable ValueLand$53,000Additions$2,800Total$55,800
Tax Record2025$172 ($14 / month)
Home Facts
Stories1StyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)CountyST. LOUISAPN465-0112-00090

Schools near 2148 Haapala 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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2148 Haapala Road is a 5 ac of land for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on April 12, 2026 by Bear Island Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $159,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on August 12, 2020. This listing's school district is Ely Public School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial Secondary. 2148 Haapala Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 5 ac of land on a 217,800 sq. ft. / 5 acres lot.

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