Sold
Last Sold Price
261,360 Lot Size6 Acres
740 Halfway Rd, Ely, MN 55731
LandProperty Type
6 acresLot Size
$350/yrHOA Fees

Description

Enjoy spectacular west facing views of a quiet bay on Birch Lake from the elevated build site of this spacious wooded property! Nature lover enthusiasts will appreciate the privacy of this 6 acre lot with 1,300 feet of lakeshore and public land to the north. Building your dream cabin or year round home will be fast tracked with the onsite improvements including driveway, build site, 3 bedroom compliant septic system, electricity, path to the lake and a permanent dock. Birch Lake is over 20 miles...Enjoy spectacular west facing views of a quiet bay on Birch Lake from the elevated build site of this spacious wooded property! Nature lover enthusiasts will appreciate the privacy of this 6 acre lot with 1,300 feet of lakeshore and public land to the north. Building your dream cabin or year round home will be fast tracked with the onsite improvements including driveway, build site, 3 bedroom compliant septic system, electricity, path to the lake and a permanent dock. Birch Lake is over 20 miles long and known as a top walleye fishing lake in the area. Private road. No drive-bys.
  • Listed by: Connie Coughlin 218.235.8289 connie@bearislandrealty.com • Bear Island Realty LLC
Listing closed: 07/11/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6119189

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Property Information for 740 Halfway Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,254 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Recreational
  • County: Lake County
  • View: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 6.00 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, travel south on Hwy 1 for approximately 10.5 miles. Turn left on Halfway Rd and continue 1.8 mile to the property.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Range: 11
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Shore-Accessible,Elevation-Low,Elevation-High
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 1300
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Unpaved, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road, Year Round
  • Township: Fall Lake township (Lake County)
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Lake Superior #381
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $350.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Association Fee Includes: Other
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Twp Number: 62
  • Parcel Number: 28-6211-27380
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,254.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Nly 375 ft. of Gov't Lot 4, Sec. 27, T62, R11
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Many Trees, High
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Raw Land
  • Available Development Units: ***
  • Improvements: Dock
  • Land Access: ***
  • Land Improvements: 1
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Recreational
  • Property Type: Land
  • Public Survey Section: 27
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: Electric,Private Septic
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Private Septic Available, Private Well Available
  • Water Body Name: Birch
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2025-05-09
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 740 Halfway Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119189

$300,000—
Jul 9, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906012467

$300,000—
Jun 19, 2025

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119189

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119189

$300,000
07/09/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906012467

$300,000
06/19/2025

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6119189

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Public Records for 740 Halfway Road

Taxable ValueLand$242,700Additions$29,600Total$272,300
Tax Record2025$1,254 ($104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size261,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLAKEAPN28-6211-27380

Schools near 740 Halfway Road

This home is within Lake Superior Public School Dist..
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William Kelley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kelley Secondary
Public6 to 12

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