Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds864 sqft$463/sqft
3872 Mud Creek Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Single FamilyProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$463/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Experience true Northwoods living at Ely Log Cabin, a hand-built log home set on 40 private acres just 15 minutes from downtown Ely and nearby 2 Minnesota state parks. This 864 sq ft off-grid cabin offers modern comforts including a 3/4 indoor bathroom with a flushing toilet and shower (full well and septic), solar power, and WiFi — a rare find for an off-grid property. The main cabin features vaulted ceilings, a Jøtul gas fireplace, an efficient kitchen setup with propane cooktop and fridge, and...Experience true Northwoods living at Ely Log Cabin, a hand-built log home set on 40 private acres just 15 minutes from downtown Ely and nearby 2 Minnesota state parks. This 864 sq ft off-grid cabin offers modern comforts including a 3/4 indoor bathroom with a flushing toilet and shower (full well and septic), solar power, and WiFi — a rare find for an off-grid property. The main cabin features vaulted ceilings, a Jøtul gas fireplace, an efficient kitchen setup with propane cooktop and fridge, and a sleeping loft with two queen beds overlooking the forest valley. A second structure, the Dovetail Cabin, offers additional sleeping space or studio potential, with its own road access and outhouse. Enjoy peaceful forest views, bird sounds, and miles of private hiking trails right on the property. This is a true retreat surrounded by nature, with easy access to nearby lakes and outdoor recreation. Wolves have been heard howling and grouse, deer, and even bear sightings aren’t uncommon on this incredible land with huge cliff faces and a creek right on the 40 acres.
  • Listed by: Mark Larson 218.365.3451 wolflakemark@gmail.com • Wildwoods Land Company
Listing closed: 07/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6119178

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Property Information for 3872 Mud Creek Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,229 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • View: Valley, Panoramic
  • Waterfront YN: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Go East of Ely 11 miles on Hwy. 169 turn right (North) on Mud Creek Road, Drive 1.5 miles driveway is on your left, Fire Number 3872.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 14
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Unpaved
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Township: Eagles Nest township (St. Louis County)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1254
  • Twp Number: 62
  • Parcel Number: 317-0010-01740
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,229.00
  • Tax Legal Description: NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 10, T62-R14.
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 864.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 864.0
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, High, Level, Rolling Slope, See Remarks, Island/Peninsula
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1320 x 1320
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24'x 24'
  • Other Structures: Bunkhouse, Other
  • Wooded Area: 39.0
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 25
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Possession: Close Escrow, Subject To Tenant Rights
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 10
  • Year Built: 2006
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
  • Water Source: Private, Drilled
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $.00
  • Fuel Expense: $300.00
  • Monthly Sewer Cost: 0
  • Monthly Water Cost: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Doors 36"+, Door Lever Handles
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Propane
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Living Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Gas,Water Heater-Tankless,Generator
  • Window Features: Double Glazed
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Combined Livingroom, dining room and kitchen
  • RoomLength: 24.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Great Room
  • RoomWidth: 18.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: New bathroom and plumbing added in 2021.
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Kitchen area is adjacent to the dining and living area.
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Large loft with two new queen sized beds. Awesome mile long view of the valley towards Lake Vermilion.
  • RoomLength: 22.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: This is a Dovetail Log Cabin bunkhouse/guest house. This dovetail cabin comes with its own driveway and outhouse.
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 20.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2025-05-08
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: None
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: Yes
  • Occupant Type: Rental

Property History for 3872 Mud Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119178

$400,000
May 20, 2025

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119178

May 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119178

$384,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119178

$400,000
05/20/2025

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119178

05/09/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119178

$384,900

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

Public Records for 3872 Mud Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$85,300Additions$118,500Total$203,800
Tax Record2026$1,604 ($134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt748 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006Year Renovated2006ZoningFAMCountyST. LOUISAPN317-0010-01740

Schools near 3872 Mud Creek 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

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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