2763 Van Vac Rd

Ely, MN 55731

$1,490,000
Price
3
Beds
1,122 Sq. Ft.
$1,328 / Sq. Ft.
1,122
Sq. Ft.
$1,328
per Sq. Ft.
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Property exterior
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Dock
Spacious room featuring extensive wood paneling, a full-height window overlooking exterior trees, an exposed wood beam ceiling, an open staircase with wood railings, and a glass sliding door providing outdoor access
Wood-paneled interior featuring expansive glass windows and a sliding glass door offering direct water scenery
Paneled walls with natural wood finish, built-in window seating, and a large window
Kitchen area with wood paneling and cabinetry, featuring a white gas range, a white refrigerator, and a white countertop with an integrated sink
Wood paneling throughout, featuring a kitchen space with wood cabinetry and white appliances, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck
Aerial view
Wood-plank dock and extensive wooden stairway providing access to the wooded property
Expansive water frontage with a private wood dock
Wood paneling throughout this interior space, featuring a window with natural light, a light wood-finish door, and a textured carpet
Wood-paneled room featuring a wood-finish bed frame and textured carpet flooring
Wood-paneled room featuring two built-in bunk bed structures with three visible sleeping berths
Waterfront property featuring natural rock formations, mature evergreen trees, and diverse shoreline vegetation
Loft space featuring extensive natural wood paneling and exposed beams
Sliding glass doors opening to an exterior deck, vaulted wood-paneled ceiling, wood-paneled walls, and wall-to-wall carpeting
Sloped wood-paneled ceilings with exposed beams
Carpeted loft area featuring wood paneling, an angled ceiling, and multiple windows
Wood-paneled room featuring vaulted ceilings and a built-in bed frame
Room featuring sloped wood-paneled ceilings and walls, a built-in window seat, large windows, and wall-to-wall carpeting
Wood-sided exterior with multi-pane windows and an outdoor wall sconce
Vaulted wood-paneled ceilings with exposed beams
Loft area featuring sloped wood-paneled walls and ceiling, large windows, and a carpeted floor
Wooded shoreline featuring mature evergreen trees and natural rock formations
Vaulted wood-paneled interior featuring a large window array, built-in window seating, and a prominent stained-glass chandelier
Wood-sided exterior featuring an A-frame architectural element and a green-shingled roof
Rustic full bathroom featuring plank wood walls and ceiling, a standing shower with wood-finish base, a wood-finish vanity with countertop, and neutral-toned floor tiling
Wood-paneled bathroom featuring a built-in vanity with a sink, square floor tiles, and a toilet
Waterfront setting featuring a dense evergreen forest, natural rock formations, and a clear expanse of water
Wood-paneled bathroom featuring a built-in vanity with integrated sink, open shelving, and tile flooring
Sauna room featuring multi-level wood benches, slat wood flooring, wood-paneled walls and ceiling, and a sauna heater
Waterfront property featuring extensive tree coverage, natural rock outcroppings, and clear open sky
Natural landscape featuring mature pine trees, a clear blue sky, and a grassy expanse with undergrowth
Back house
Wood-sided cabin featuring a steep-pitched green shingled roof, a large picture window, and a ground-level patio with an open sliding glass door

Description

Imagine owning your own private piece of paradise with over 10 acres on Waters Island with a staggering 2,000 feet of pristine shoreline on beautiful Burntside Lake and a rare offering of a separate 2+ acre mainland parcel with 210 feet of shoreline on Van Vac Road for convenient access and extra privacy provided by the massive, towering Pines. Originally a Trapper’s Cabin it's full of character and charm. Wrapped in rustic rough cedar siding, it sits perfectly on the island with breathtaking sunrise...Imagine owning your own private piece of paradise with over 10 acres on Waters Island with a staggering 2,000 feet of pristine shoreline on beautiful Burntside Lake and a rare offering of a separate 2+ acre mainland parcel with 210 feet of shoreline on Van Vac Road for convenient access and extra privacy provided by the massive, towering Pines. Originally a Trapper’s Cabin it's full of character and charm. Wrapped in rustic rough cedar siding, it sits perfectly on the island with breathtaking sunrise views greeting you each day. Cozy window seats line the living room, inviting you to soak in sweeping lake vistas. Upstairs, the loft features built-in beds tucked into the eaves and two more bedrooms, sauna round out the main level. Open floor plan hosts the living room, dining and kitchen all overlooking Burntside. Spend your days exploring the island’s wooded trails and picking fresh wild blueberries. Modern conveniences are already in place: power, internet, septic system... Handy shed stores all your lakeside necessities. True legacy property that is being offered for the first time. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful family retreat, a hunting and fishing basecamp, or a private island getaway, look no further. It's time to start living your dreams today.
  1. Listed by Andrea Zupancich • Z' Up North Realty
    P: (218)-749-0159 andrea@zupnorth.com

Property Details for 2763 Van Vac Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
View
Inland Lake, Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 07/13/2026 11:26 AM

Property Details for 2763 Van Vac Road

StatusActive
MLS #6126575
Days on Compass7
Taxes$13,030 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1978
Lot Size12.20 AC / 531,432 SF
CountySt. Louis County
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Building Information for 2763 Van Vac Road

Stories1Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size12.20 AC / 531,432 SF

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Property Information for 2763 Van Vac Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Grant McMahan to Van Vac Rd to firenumber. From there to waters island, go NW
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Rocky,Sand
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 2265
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Township: 60
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 13115
  • Parcel Number: 465-0040-03239,03235,03394,03392,03504
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,030.00
  • Tax Legal Description: lenghty
  • Tax Year: 2026
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1122.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1122.0
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level, Rolling Slope, BWCA Access, Island/Peninsula
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1832x448x847x614
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 22x12,22x12,10x11,6x13
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1978
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Burntside
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Posts
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen,Combine with Living Room
  • Extra Rooms: Loft
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Living Room with stunning views
  • RoomLength: 21.2
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.7
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: efficient, bright and cozy
  • RoomLength: 7.2
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Built in beds in the eave makes great space
  • RoomLength: 23.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Comfortable and roomy
  • RoomLength: 8.4
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: bunks beds to accommodate all
  • RoomLength: 9.2
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.6
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.6
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: What beats a sauna - nothing!
  • RoomLength: 5.3
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Sauna
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2026-07-06
  • 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 2763 Van Vac Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6126575

$1,490,000—
Jul 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

Range Association of REALTORS #150280

$1,490,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6126575

$1,490,000
07/06/2026

Listed (Active)

Range Association of REALTORS #150280

$1,490,000

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

Public Records for 2763 Van Vac Road

Taxable ValueLand$480,400Additions$800Total$481,200
Tax Record2025$4,448 ($371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Stories1Lot Size121,968 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0040-03504

Schools near 2763 Van Vac Road

This home is within Ely Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Memorial Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Memorial Secondary
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Memorial Middle School
Public6 to 8

Memorial Secondary
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 2763 Van Vac Road, Ely, MN 55731

2763 Van Vac Road is a single family home for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on July 6, 2026 by Z' Up North Realty, it's currently listed at $1,490,000. This listing's school district is Ely Public School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial Secondary. 2763 Van Vac Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,122 sqft single family home built in 1978.

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