Last Sold Price
2 beds576 sqft$330/sqft
2786 Clayton Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Description

Historic log cabin nestled on the shore of Burntside Lake only 30 feet from the water's edge. Great views of lake from kitchen and dining rooms. Cabin comes completely furnished and has updated wiring and plumbing. Cabin has only one bedroom but the property also has a modern sauna building with a second bedroom. Both buildings have new metal roofs. Property also has good tree cover including pine and cedar. Also included is an undivided 1/9th interest in a 30 acre parcel adjacent to the property...Historic log cabin nestled on the shore of Burntside Lake only 30 feet from the water's edge. Great views of lake from kitchen and dining rooms. Cabin comes completely furnished and has updated wiring and plumbing. Cabin has only one bedroom but the property also has a modern sauna building with a second bedroom. Both buildings have new metal roofs. Property also has good tree cover including pine and cedar. Also included is an undivided 1/9th interest in a 30 acre parcel adjacent to the property to be used for future septic areas.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/10/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Phil Hyde • Bear Island Land Co., Inc
    P: (218) 349-2797 phil@bearislandland.com

Property Details for 2786 Clayton Road

Status
MLS #
6022105
Days on Compass
1076
Taxes
$2,002 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
1915
Lot Size
0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
Architectural Style
Log
View
Inland Lake
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes

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Median sold price

$170,000

Avg days on market

65

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

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Location

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Building Information for 2786 Clayton Road

Stories1Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF

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Property Information for 2786 Clayton Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, travel west on Hwy 169 to Co. Rd 88. Turn right and follow to Clayton Road. Turn onto Clayton Road and follow to the property.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Hard,Rocky
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 112
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 465-0071-00070, 465-0040-03619
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,002.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 1, Burntside View Town of Morse, and an undivided 1/9th interest in part of Gov't Lot 6
  • Tax Year: 2018
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 576.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, BWCA Access
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.75
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125 x 265
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24 x 24
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Guest House
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 20
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1915
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Burntside
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Dock, Porch
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s), Propane
  • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 1/2 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Spa/Sauna
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.5
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 7.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 7.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: This bedroom is located in the sauna building.
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.5
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2016-05-05
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 2786 Clayton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6022105

$190,000
Apr 16, 2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6022105

May 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6022105

$325,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6022105

$190,000
04/16/2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6022105

05/05/2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6022105

$325,000

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

Public Records for 2786 Clayton Road

Taxable ValueLand$293,400Additions$206,500Total$499,900
Tax Record2026$4,684 ($390 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,002 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,002 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,156 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1922Year Renovated1922ZoningRESCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0071-00070

Schools near 2786 Clayton 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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