48 E James St

1,044 Sq. Ft.
$196 / Sq. Ft.
1,044
Sq. Ft.
$196
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Updated 2-bedroom home in Ely where old world charm harmoniously blends with modern style and functionality. Every detail has been carefully enhanced with fine finishings while preserving the essence of its era. Beautiful open kitchen boasts solid counters, tile backsplash and charming breakfast nook. The living room features a freestanding gas stove. Enjoy the tranquility of the open covered front porch. Upstairs features an updated bathroom, ample storage, and space-saving farm-style doors that...Updated 2-bedroom home in Ely where old world charm harmoniously blends with modern style and functionality. Every detail has been carefully enhanced with fine finishings while preserving the essence of its era. Beautiful open kitchen boasts solid counters, tile backsplash and charming breakfast nook. The living room features a freestanding gas stove. Enjoy the tranquility of the open covered front porch. Upstairs features an updated bathroom, ample storage, and space-saving farm-style doors that add character. Beautiful hardwoods and new lighting with ceiling fans throughout. The lower level is partially finished with a ½ bath, family room and open laundry. Captivating curb appeal with professional landscaping, green stone patio and walkways, and gardens all on a corner lot. 1-car garage with additional lean-to and storage shed providing ample space for your vehicles and storage needs. One of the standout features of this home is the twenty solar panels which help cover your monthly utilities. The home also boasts a Tesla car charger! New roof and freshly painted all you need to do is move into this property that combines historic charm with modern functionality. Furnishings negotiable.
  1. Listed by Anna Yahnke • Bear Island Realty LLC
    P: (218)-235-3547 ayahnke@bearislandrealty.com
  2. Listed by Kate Davies • Bear Island Realty LLC
    P: (218)-343-9173 kate@bearislandrealty.com

Property Details for 48 East James Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
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Waterfront YN
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/08/2025 06:14 PM

Property Details for 48 East James Street

StatusSold
MLS #6109177
Days on Compass11
Taxes$1,381 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bear Island Realty LLC

Sold By Wildwoods Land Company

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Building Information for 48 East James Street

Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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Property Information for 48 East James Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: In Ely, take Central Avenue south to James Street. Turn left and follow to property address on the right.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1466
  • Parcel Number: 030-0070-00070
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,381.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 12, Block 1, Fortier's Addition to Ely
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 780.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 264.0
  • Living Area: 1044.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 25 x 125
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 18 x 24
  • Other Structures: Lean-To
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: 1938
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Composition
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Metal
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, Natural Woodwork
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished,Bath,Family/Rec Room,Utility Room
  • Bath Description: 1/2 Basement,Full Upper
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Nook
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Electric
  • Window Features: Energy Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Built in dining nook
  • RoomLength: 6.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 17.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Rec Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Porch
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2023-07-06
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: City Of Ely
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 48 East James Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #4742372

Aug 31, 2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109177

$205,000
Aug 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519010157

$205,000

+17.5% / yr

Jul 17, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109177

Jul 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109177

$225,000
Mar 2, 2017

Sold

NorthStar #4742372

$73,000
Feb 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588898905

$71,500

+1.9% / yr

Feb 7, 2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6023283

$71,500
Jan 16, 2017

Off Market

NorthStar #4742372

Jan 15, 2017

Pending

NorthStar #4742372

Jan 12, 2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6023283

Jul 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4742372

$79,900
Jun 16, 2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6023283

$79,900
Jan 30, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409596092

$67,500

+8.2% / yr

Jan 30, 2014

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2127003

$67,500
Dec 31, 2013

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2127003

Dec 17, 2013

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2127003

$72,500
Jun 29, 2012

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1066768

$59,500
Jun 27, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337722979

$59,500

-2.5% / yr

Jun 13, 2012

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1066768

Dec 23, 2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1066768

$72,000
Oct 12, 2008

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #138415

$84,500
Oct 11, 2008

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1069226

$78,000
Feb 11, 2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1069226

$84,500
Feb 11, 2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #138415

$84,500
Dec 2, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280665246

$70,051
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #4742372

08/31/2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109177

$205,000
08/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519010157

$205,000

+17.5% / yr

07/17/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109177

07/06/2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109177

$225,000
03/02/2017

Sold

NorthStar #4742372

$73,000
02/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588898905

$71,500

+1.9% / yr

02/07/2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6023283

$71,500
01/16/2017

Off Market

NorthStar #4742372

01/15/2017

Pending

NorthStar #4742372

01/12/2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6023283

07/21/2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4742372

$79,900
06/16/2016

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6023283

$79,900
01/30/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409596092

$67,500

+8.2% / yr

01/30/2014

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2127003

$67,500
12/31/2013

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2127003

12/17/2013

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2127003

$72,500
06/29/2012

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1066768

$59,500
06/27/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337722979

$59,500

-2.5% / yr

06/13/2012

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1066768

12/23/2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1066768

$72,000
10/12/2008

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #138415

$84,500
10/11/2008

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1069226

$78,000
02/11/2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1069226

$84,500
02/11/2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #138415

$84,500
12/02/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280665246

$70,051

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

Public Records for 48 East James Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,900Additions$105,500Total$110,400
Tax Record2025$828 ($69 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,259 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt819 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt440 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938CountyST. LOUISAPN030-0070-00070Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 48 East James Street

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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