Last Sold Price
2 beds756 sqft$214/sqft
56 W Shagawa Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Description

This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been under the care of a local craftsman. His use of reclaimed and organic material have added a unique character all its own including accents of cedar logs, cork and bamboo flooring along with patina steel. Home is located at the end of a dead end street with easy access to bike(Mesabi Bike Trail) and hiking trails. Winter months enjoy cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Short walk to Shagawa Lake, Semers Park and the Trezona Trail. New asphalt...This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been under the care of a local craftsman. His use of reclaimed and organic material have added a unique character all its own including accents of cedar logs, cork and bamboo flooring along with patina steel. Home is located at the end of a dead end street with easy access to bike(Mesabi Bike Trail) and hiking trails. Winter months enjoy cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Short walk to Shagawa Lake, Semers Park and the Trezona Trail. New asphalt roof on home in 2023. The yard has been adorned with perennials , raised garden beds and garden shed. Fruit trees adjacent to property including Canadian plum. Authentic wood fired sauna on skids included with sale.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lori Schulze • Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
    P: (218) 343-1787 lorischulze@kw.com

Property Details for 56 West Shagawa Road

Status
MLS #
6108578
Days on Compass
4
Taxes
$477 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
View
City Lights, Panoramic
Waterfront YN
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$155,000

Avg days on market

62

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Ely, MN

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Location

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Sold By Bear Island Realty LLC

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Building Information for 56 West Shagawa Road

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

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Property Information for 56 West Shagawa Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: In Town follow Central Ave to the East to W Shagawa Rd. Last home on the left.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 14x20
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service,Slab
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 562
  • Parcel Number: 030-0330-00340
  • Tax Annual Amount: $477.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Vails Addition to Ely Lots 30, 31 and 32 Block 001
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 756.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 756.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Some Trees, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x58
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 18x24
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Sauna
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wall Unit(s), Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Tiled Floors, Foyer-Entrance, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Unfinished,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Bath Description: Full Upper
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Nook,Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Mud Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Mechanicals: Water Heater-Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Bamboo Wood Flooring Log accents Log upstairs railing/gate
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Cork Floor
  • RoomLength: 9.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 13.4
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Bamboo Wood Floor Breakfast Nook
  • RoomLength: 13.4
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 11.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.6
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Slate Tile
  • RoomLength: 8.5
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Mud Room
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Covered Porch
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Porch
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2023-06-08
  • 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 56 West Shagawa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516622623

$161,500

+6.2% / yr

Jul 12, 2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6108578

$161,500
Jun 12, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6108578

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516622623

$161,500

+6.2% / yr

07/12/2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6108578

$161,500
06/12/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6108578

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

Public Records for 56 West Shagawa Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,400Additions$130,900Total$138,300
Tax Record2026$1,244 ($104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt756 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt756 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,103 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1990CountyST. LOUISAPN030-0330-00340

Schools near 56 West Shagawa Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 56 West Shagawa Road, Ely, MN 55731
$161,500
2
756
3,920
$12,000
4,356
$7,000
9,147
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