5248 Ely Island S

226,076 / 5.19
Lot Size / Acres

Description

5.19 acres with an impressive 495’ of south-facing lakeshore offering excellent sun exposure and beautiful water views. This exceptional parcel features electricity on site, dock already in place, and a compliant outhouse. Minutes from the nearest public access, the property provides both privacy and convenience. A truly great building site with good elevation and scenic vistas — ideal for your future lake retreat.5.19 acres with an impressive 495’ of south-facing lakeshore offering excellent sun exposure and beautiful water views. This exceptional parcel features electricity on site, dock already in place, and a compliant outhouse. Minutes from the nearest public access, the property provides both privacy and convenience. A truly great building site with good elevation and scenic vistas — ideal for your future lake retreat.
  1. Listed by Vermilion Land Office, Inc.

Property Details for 5248 Ely Island South

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Lake, South
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 05/18/2026 01:13 PM

Property Details for 5248 Ely Island South

StatusActive
MLS #7022728
Days on Compass4
Taxes$1,309 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size5.19 AC
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Lot Size5.19 AC

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Property Information for 5248 Ely Island South

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Tower
  • County Or Parish: St. Louis
  • County: St. Louis-MN
  • Directions: Via boat from public access sites, Aronson Marina, McKinley Park
  • Latitude: 47.8501515203
  • Longitude: -92.2385783791
  • Nbr of Acres: 39272
  • Lake Bottom: Undeveloped
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 76
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Tower
  • City and Location Text: Tower(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55790
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 62
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Topography: High Ground,Wooded
  • Water Body Name: Vermilion
  • Waterfront Footage: 69037800
  • Waterfront Frontage: 495
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 270002001360
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,309.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 3 EX 6 AC AT SE CORNER, AND EX 2.43 AC AT NE COR & EX 5.00 AC AT NW COR AND EX A 5.22 AC TRACT ALONG SHORELINE AND EX A 1.03 AC TRACT ALONG SHORELINE EX A 9.90 AC TRACT ALONG N SHORELINE EX A 5.66 AC TRACT ALONG S SHORELINE, SEC 15, T62-R15
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $25.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 1344
School Information
  • High School District: 2142 - St. Louis County
  • School District Number: 2142
  • School District Phone: 2187498130
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 5.19
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 820x447
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Program Acres Total: 0
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Development Amenity Type: No
Utilities
  • Fire Number: 5248
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Frontage Type: None
Interior Features
  • Basement YN: No

Property History for 5248 Ely Island South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7022728

$195,000
Feb 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7022728

Feb 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

Range Association of REALTORS #149520

$195,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7022728

$195,000
02/17/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7022728

02/13/2026

Listed (Active)

Range Association of REALTORS #149520

$195,000

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

Public Records for 5248 Ely Island South

Taxable ValueLand$83,100Additions$2,900Total$86,000
Tax Record2025$980 ($82 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size226,076 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountyST. LOUISAPN270-0020-01360

Schools near 5248 Ely Island South

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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5248 Ely Island South is a 5.19 ac of land for sale in Tower, MN 55790. This property was listed for sale on February 17, 2026 by Vermilion Land Office, Inc., it's currently listed at $195,000. 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. 5248 Ely Island South is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 5.19 ac of land on a 226,076 sq. ft. / 5.19 acres lot.

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