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Last Sold Price
3 beds986 sqft$715/sqft
3488 N Arm Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Single FamilyProperty Type
9 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$715/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,000/yrHOA Fees

Description

Award-winning architect, David Salmela's creative and functional design of this 3 bedroom, 1/2 bath cabin showcases the natural beauty of this spectacular North Arm location on highly sought after Burntside Lake. Cabin is located at the water's edge with a classic up north ledgerock point to enjoy your coffee while watching loons and eagles! Vaulted ceilings and wall-to-wall windows provide wonderful light and air throughout the cabin with lake views from every room! Experience an unmatched natural...Award-winning architect, David Salmela's creative and functional design of this 3 bedroom, 1/2 bath cabin showcases the natural beauty of this spectacular North Arm location on highly sought after Burntside Lake. Cabin is located at the water's edge with a classic up north ledgerock point to enjoy your coffee while watching loons and eagles! Vaulted ceilings and wall-to-wall windows provide wonderful light and air throughout the cabin with lake views from every room! Experience an unmatched natural view with hundreds of acres of public land making up the shoreline across the bay. The finest materials and craftsmanship are evident in this minimal maintenance getaway including Black Statelite siding, a metal roof, and exclusive H windows. This is a place you need to see in person to feel how special it is! The cabin is part of the Kewanena Association. Benefit from shared property of nearly 9 acres and 1,140' of beautiful shoreline. Common use elements also include a beach, sauna, walking trails throughout the property, and a private road/driveway. Additional contiguous land (0.76 acres , 190' of shoreline) is available to purchase for added lakefront and privacy!
  • Listed by: Connie Coughlin 218.235.8289 connie@bearislandrealty.com • Bear Island Realty LLC
Listing closed: 10/18/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6115589

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Property Information for 3488 North Arm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,619 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • View: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size: 9.00 AC / 392,040 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, travel east on Hwy 169 to Grant McMahan Blvd. Turn left and follow for 2.3 miles to the Echo Trail. Turn right and follow for 8.6 miles to North Arm Road. Turn left, continue for 4.4 miles. Turn left into the Kewanena driveway. Take first right and follow to end of the driveway to the Johnson Cabin sign. Cabin is on your left.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky,Sand,Shore-Accessible,Shore-Beach
  • Waterfront Access: Shared
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 1140
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Unpaved
  • Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road, See Remarks
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Common, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Sauna
  • Association Fee: $1,000.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Association Fee Includes: Shared Amenities
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Taxes With Assessments: 3704
  • Parcel Number: 465-0115-00001, 465-0115-00050
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,619.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Kewanena Condominium. Living unit 5 Including undivided interest in the common elements.
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 986.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 986.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 344 x 1140
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24' x 24'
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2008
Utilities
  • Sewer: Holding Tank
  • Water Body Name: Burntside
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Posts
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), In Floor Heat, Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 1/2 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Living Room
  • Extra Rooms: Spa/Sauna
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Filtration System
  • Window Features: Vinyl Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Combined with dining room. Lake view, vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 22.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 22.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Lake views
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Lake views, built in closets & drawers. Direct access to bathroom.
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 5.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Lake view, great light, built in closets and drawers.
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Lake view, built in desk and storage. Could be a nice office space.
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2024-08-16
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Common
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 3488 North Arm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 18, 2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115589

$705,000—
Oct 10, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543829306

$705,000—
Aug 28, 2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115589

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/18/2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115589

$705,000
10/10/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543829306

$705,000
08/28/2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6115589

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Public Records for 3488 North Arm Road

Taxable ValueLand$307,100Additions$170,200Total$477,300
Tax Record2026$4,474 ($373 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt966 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt966 SqFtStories2Lot Size378,708 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2008Year Renovated2008ZoningRESCountyST. LOUISAPN465-0115-00050

Schools near 3488 North Arm 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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