4994 Big Lake Rd

400 Sq. Ft.
$1 / Sq. Ft.
400
Sq. Ft.
$1
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Cabin in the wilderness on Big Lake in Ely. Big Lake Wilderness Retreat CIC. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin features an open living, kitchen and dining area with 2 adjacent bedrooms and a ¾ bath. Deck overlooking the lake. Big Lake is a recreational development lake, 1900 acres with a maximum depth of 22 ft. Excellent fishing. For your private use and enjoyment and also allows for rentals. Rentals managed by an on-site well established management company. General maintenance taken care of as part of...Cabin in the wilderness on Big Lake in Ely. Big Lake Wilderness Retreat CIC. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin features an open living, kitchen and dining area with 2 adjacent bedrooms and a ¾ bath. Deck overlooking the lake. Big Lake is a recreational development lake, 1900 acres with a maximum depth of 22 ft. Excellent fishing. For your private use and enjoyment and also allows for rentals. Rentals managed by an on-site well established management company. General maintenance taken care of as part of the income split. Includes a newer pontoon boat for you and renters to use. The cabin is completely furnished and well cared for.
  1. Listed by Ely Realty

Property Details for 4994 Big Lake Road

Subdivision Name
Cic #105 Big Lake Wilderness Retreats
View
Lake, Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Other
LISTING UPDATED: 04/14/2026 05:04 AM

Property Details for 4994 Big Lake Road

StatusActive
MLS #7054464
Days on CompassListed Today
Taxes$969 / year
HOA Fees$3,000 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,971 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 4994 Big Lake Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,971 SF

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Property Information for 4994 Big Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Ely
  • County Or Parish: St. Louis
  • County: St. Louis-MN
  • Directions: East from Ely on 169, 1 mile turn left on CO Rd 88, follow to Echo Trail. Follow about 18 miles to Big Lake Lodge.
  • Latitude: 48.085282
  • Longitude: -92.008506
  • Nbr of Acres: 1904
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 22
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Ely
  • City and Location Text: Ely(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55731
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Big Lake (Northeast Saint Louis Unorg. Terr.)
  • Waterfront Footage: 69019000
  • Waterfront Frontage: 1500
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $3,000.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Hazard Insurance
  • Association Name: Big Lake Wilderness Retreats Homeowners'Associatio
  • Association Phone: 2182358925
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 629003200050
  • Tax Annual Amount: $969.00
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 5 AND AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $125.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 1094
School Information
  • High School District: 1046 - St. Louis County
  • School District Number: 1046
  • School District Phone: 2187498130
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 400.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 400.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline
  • Lot Size Area: 0.183
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 110 X 175
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Seasonal
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 400
  • Building Area Total: 400.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 400
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Shared Septic
  • Water Source: Shared System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Area: 400.0
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: None
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 0
  • Garage Door Height: 0
  • Garage Door Width: 0
  • Garage Square Feet: 0
  • Garage Stall Num: 0
  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2
  • Basement YN: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 6.5 X 7.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 4994 Big Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 13, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7054464

$219
Apr 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7054464

Apr 12, 2026

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124474

$219,000
Apr 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124474

Nov 7, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6717059

Nov 7, 2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119161

$210,000
Sep 19, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6717059

$210,000
Jul 5, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6717059

$222,000
May 8, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6717059

$232,000
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6717059

May 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119161

$232,000
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6099681

$200,000
Feb 19, 2022

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6099681

Sep 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6099681

$219,000
Oct 31, 2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2037356

$184,000
May 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2037356

$184,000
Dec 10, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1366698

$198,000
Jun 11, 2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1366698

$198,000
Jun 10, 2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1336088

$198,000
Nov 5, 2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1336088

$219,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/13/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7054464

$219
04/13/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7054464

04/12/2026

Price Change

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124474

$219,000
04/12/2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6124474

11/07/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6717059

11/07/2025

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119161

$210,000
09/19/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6717059

$210,000
07/05/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6717059

$222,000
05/08/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6717059

$232,000
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6717059

05/06/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119161

$232,000
04/01/2022

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6099681

$200,000
02/19/2022

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6099681

09/16/2021

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6099681

$219,000
10/31/2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2037356

$184,000
05/09/2013

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2037356

$184,000
12/10/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1366698

$198,000
06/11/2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1366698

$198,000
06/10/2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1336088

$198,000
11/05/2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1336088

$219,000

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

Public Records for 4994 Big Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$71,700Additions$14,600Total$86,300
Tax Record2025$1,094 ($91 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt380 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt380 SqFtStories1StyleMiscellaneous CommercialCountyST. LOUISAPN629-0032-00050

Schools near 4994 Big Lake 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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4994 Big Lake Road is a single family home for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on April 13, 2026 by Ely Realty, it's currently listed at $219. It has been on the market for a total of 185 days and was last sold on April 1, 2022. This listing's school district is St. Louis County School District. Nearby schools include Tower-Soudan Elementary School, Northeast Range Secondary and North Woods Secondary. 4994 Big Lake Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 400 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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