Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,600 sqft
3085 Van Vac Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$472/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Kate Davies 218.343.9173 kate@bearislandrealty.com • Bear Island Land Co., Inc
Listing closed: 08/22/2013 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2038422

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 3085 Van Vac Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,431 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Zoning: Res
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely take Hwy 169 west to County Road 88. Turn right on CR 88 and go to the Van Vac Road. Go left at the Van Vac Rd and follow to property address.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky,Sand
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 100
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 465-0270-00580
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,431.14
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 40, Block 2, Shawanok Beach, Town of Morse
  • Tax Year: 2013
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, Telephone
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 430
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Other Structures: Hot Tub, Lean-To, Sauna, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 58
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1990
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Outhouse
  • Water Body Name: Burntside
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Hot Tub, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof: Shake
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s), Wood, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Hardwood Floors, Hot Tub, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Foyer-Entrance, Patio Door
  • Basement Features: Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Walkout,Den/Office,Utility Room
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Living Room
  • Extra Rooms: Den/Office,Mud Room,Pantry,Spa/Sauna,Sitting/Parlor,Storage Room,Sunrm/Solarium,Utility Room
  • Mechanicals: Air to Air Exchange,Water Filtration System
  • Window Features: Energy Windows, Screens, Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 19.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 19.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Rec Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Sun Room
  • RoomWidth: 18.0
Room 9
  • RoomLength: 14.5
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 3085 Van Vac Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2013

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2038422

$755,000
Aug 16, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #368008974

$755,000
Jul 22, 2013

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2038422

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2013

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2038422

$755,000
08/16/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #368008974

$755,000
07/22/2013

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2038422

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

Public Records for 3085 Van Vac Road

Taxable ValueLand$306,100Additions$468,700Total$774,800
Tax Record2026$7,872 ($656 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,290 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,290 SqFtStories1Lot Size46,712 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1990Year Renovated1990ZoningRESCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0270-00580

Schools near 3085 Van Vac 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

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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