52 W Chandler St

Ely, MN 55731

$249,000
Price
—
Beds
786 Sq. Ft.
$317 / Sq. Ft.
786
Sq. Ft.
$317
per Sq. Ft.
Kettu Main House
Peregrine
Sauna
Carriage House

Description

Walking distance from Ely, wooded and private, this 1/2+ acre, lot hosts two well cared for 1890's era historic Finnish homes along with the original sauna and carriage house / workshop. Homes are both small (1000 sf) on 2 levels with large decks. "Kettu" is heated and hooked up to city water/sewer, while "Peregrine" is finished upstairs and still needs water/sewer and heat. Each small house has it's own driveway with room for a garage. All 4 buildings have siding shingles over the original Finnish...Walking distance from Ely, wooded and private, this 1/2+ acre, lot hosts two well cared for 1890's era historic Finnish homes along with the original sauna and carriage house / workshop. Homes are both small (<1000 sf) on 2 levels with large decks. "Kettu" is heated and hooked up to city water/sewer, while "Peregrine" is finished upstairs and still needs water/sewer and heat. Each small house has it's own driveway with room for a garage. All 4 buildings have siding shingles over the original Finnish vertical logs and have newer roofs. Strong, dry, block and rock foundations are built into the north facing slope. The Carriage house is 22 x 19.
  1. Listed by Patricia Bulinski • Bear Island Realty LLC
    P: (218)-349-5595 trishab@citlink.net

Property Details for 52 West Chandler Street

Architectural Style
Other
Waterfront YN
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2025 07:03 PM

Property Details for 52 West Chandler Street

StatusActive
MLS #6122040
Days on Compass157
Taxes$2,175 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 52 West Chandler Street

Stories1Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,395 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,214

Property Taxes

$181

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 52 West Chandler Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Follow Sheridan South to Central, Take a right on Central to West Shagawa Rd towards Semers. Follow to first alley, turn right then a short distance, right again in the alley to sign. OR Follow Sheridan South to Central, take a right on Central and follow on Pioneer to West Vermilion St, turn left and follow to W Chandler, turn left and follow to address & sign.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Road, Street Lights
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 22 x 19
  • Garage Features: Dirt Floor
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 2260
  • Parcel Number: 030-0030-02580
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,175.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Auditors Plat of Chandler Addition to Ely Lots 1,2,3 and 4 Block 19
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 400.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 386.0
  • Living Area: 786.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 125
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood,Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 15 x 22
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Workshop, Bunkhouse, Guest House
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1890
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters & Downspouts
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Foyer-Entrance, Patio Door, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Owned,Water Heater-Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Laminate floor
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Newer carpet, sliding patio doors to deck
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: 3/4 seated shower
  • RoomLength: 4.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Laminate floor
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Entry Hall
  • RoomWidth: 4.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Front deck off of living room.
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Deck
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Deck
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: This is the main room in the Peregrin building, for a 2 room bunkhouse. Laminate floors, newly painted walls & ceilings.
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Other
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Second room in the Peregrine bunkhouse.
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bonus Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Woodstove not up to code & Chimney has been newly lined.
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Other
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: Green treated wood and stained
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Deck
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 11
  • RoomDescription: Steel roof, Barrel Wood stove, Newer floors, walls and siding, power windows and reclaimed wood.
  • RoomLength: 17.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Sauna
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2025-09-22
  • 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 52 West Chandler Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6122040

$249,000—
Mar 30, 2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6090781

$130,000—
Mar 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695147220

$130,000—
Mar 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457637561

$130,000—
Jun 16, 2020

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6090781

—
Jun 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6090781

$123,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6122040

$249,000
03/30/2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6090781

$130,000
03/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695147220

$130,000
03/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457637561

$130,000
06/16/2020

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6090781

—
06/11/2020

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6090781

$123,500

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Public Records for 52 West Chandler Street

Taxable ValueLand$16,900Additions$89,900Total$106,800
Tax Record2025$2,260 ($188 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt330 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt330 SqFtStories1StyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)CountyST. LOUISAPN030-0030-02580

Schools near 52 West Chandler Street

This home is within Ely Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Memorial Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Memorial Secondary
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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More information about 52 West Chandler Street, Ely, MN 55731

52 West Chandler Street is a single family home for sale in Ely, MN 55731. This property was listed for sale on August 11, 2025 by Bear Island Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $249,000. It has been on the market for a total of 157 days and was last sold on March 30, 2021. This listing's school district is Ely Public School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial Secondary. 52 West Chandler Street is a 0-bed, 1-bath, 786 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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