Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,588 sqft
3849 Swanson Shores Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$187/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This hand-scribed log home was built by master craftsmen on a west facing lot with 200+ feet of quality, nearly level shoreline on Eagles Nest Lake #3 is a must see property. Home has 3+ bedrooms and 4 baths including a master bath. Large kitchen with center island, custom tile and counters, and hickory cabinets. Great room on main level, 2,500+/- sq. ft. of living space, walkout basement, and wrap around deck. Very private location near the end of Swanson Shores Road. Located across the road from...This hand-scribed log home was built by master craftsmen on a west facing lot with 200+ feet of quality, nearly level shoreline on Eagles Nest Lake #3 is a must see property. Home has 3+ bedrooms and 4 baths including a master bath. Large kitchen with center island, custom tile and counters, and hickory cabinets. Great room on main level, 2,500+/- sq. ft. of living space, walkout basement, and wrap around deck. Very private location near the end of Swanson Shores Road. Located across the road from Bear Head State Park with direct access to hundreds of acres of recreational land. Home is heated with economical off-peak electric heat on all three levels. Drilled well and septic are in.
  • Listed by: Phil Hyde 218.349.2797 phil@bearislandland.com • Bear Island Land Co., Inc
Listing closed: 08/05/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6021286

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$536,250

Avg days on market

76

Sale-to-list ratio

87.9%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Bear Island Land Co., Inc

Sold By Bear Island Land Co., Inc

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Property Information for 3849 Swanson Shores Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,398 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • View: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, take Hwy 169 west and turn left onto Bear Head State Park Road. Go about 2 miles and turn right onto Walsh Road. Turn right onto Minnesota Blvd. which becomes Swanson Shores Road. Look for sign.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 209
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Off Street
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 317-0180-00280
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,398.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 28, Block 1, Swanson's Shores Plat
  • Tax Year: 2016
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1692.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 896.0
  • Living Area: 2588.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, High, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 209' x 230'
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 28 x 32
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2003
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Eagles Nest 3
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, In Floor Heat, Electric
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Beamed Ceilings, Foyer-Entrance, Paneled, Patio Door
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished,Walkout,Bath,Family/Rec Room,Utility Room
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec,Utility Room
  • Window Features: Energy Windows, Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 21.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Rec Room
  • RoomWidth: 26.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 18.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 9.5
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Foyer
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2016-04-05
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 3849 Swanson Shores Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2016

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6021286

$485,000
Jul 18, 2016

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6021286

Apr 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6021286

$595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2016

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6021286

$485,000
07/18/2016

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6021286

04/05/2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6021286

$595,000

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Schools near 3849 Swanson Shores Road

This home is within St. Louis County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Tower-Soudan Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northeast Range Secondary
Public7 to 12

North Woods Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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$485,000
3
2,588
43,560
$485,000
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1,568
41,861
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