Last Sold Price
2 beds784 sqft$740/sqft
8725 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Description

Magnificent Log Cabin Retreat on the shores of Birch Lake! This +-5 acres property boosts +-255' of shore and a beautiful year round Bissonett log cabin with 2 bedrooms, custom design bath, gourmet kitchen, cozy living space with free standing wood stove, and a grand dining room that extends onto a huge open deck facing WEST. This retreat also features a 16x20 log wood fired sauna and guest quarter/bath with covered porch. Then move to the 32x32 garage with half of the building transformed into living...Magnificent Log Cabin Retreat on the shores of Birch Lake! This +-5 acres property boosts +-255' of shore and a beautiful year round Bissonett log cabin with 2 bedrooms, custom design bath, gourmet kitchen, cozy living space with free standing wood stove, and a grand dining room that extends onto a huge open deck facing WEST. This retreat also features a 16x20 log wood fired sauna and guest quarter/bath with covered porch. Then move to the 32x32 garage with half of the building transformed into living space with kitchenet, washer & dryer, bunkroom and bath with outdoor shower. The 2nd 32x32 garage is perfect for all your storage needs. Private, beautiful back drop of wooded forest, fiber optic internet, drilled well, 32x8 dock with 2 boat lifts, A MUST SEE!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/30/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lori Schulze • Wildwoods Land Company
    P: (218) 343-1787 lorischulze@kw.com

Property Details for 8725 Birch Lake Road

Status
MLS #
6084304
Days on Compass
25
Taxes
$4,286 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
4.80 AC / 209,088 SF
Architectural Style
Log
View
Inland Lake
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$405,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

10977.2%

Ely, MN

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Wildwoods Land Company

Sold By Bear Island Land Co., Inc

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Building Information for 8725 Birch Lake Road

Stories1Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size4.80 AC / 209,088 SF

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Property Information for 8725 Birch Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely south on Hwy 21, Left on Hwy 120, Right on Birch Lake Road follow to North Bay Plat Sign and take a left to Fire number on right.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Lake Acres: 7000
  • Lake Chain: Yes
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 25
  • Range: 12
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Hard,Rocky,Sand,Shore-Accessible
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 255
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 32x32, 32x32
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 4366
  • Twp Number: 61
  • Parcel Number: 610-0030-00150/00160
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,286.00
  • Tax Legal Description: North Bay Homesites 61-12 Lot 15 and Lot 16
  • Tax Year: 2019
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 784.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 784.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Landscaped, Many Trees, High, Level, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 414x529x337x290
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 28x28
  • Other Structures: Pole Building, Sauna, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 80
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
  • Water Body Name: Birch
  • Water Source: Private, Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Inground Spinkler System, Patio
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Slab, Posts
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wood, Electric
  • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Water Heater-Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Free standing wood fireplace
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Beautiful view of the Lake
  • RoomLength: 26.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Custom Design tiled shower & floor
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Beautiful open decking on 2 sides of cabin Overlooking the lake Perfect Entertaining area
  • RoomLength: 28.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Deck
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2019-06-28
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 8725 Birch Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6084304

$580,000
Jul 22, 2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6084304

Jun 27, 2019

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6084304

$585,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6084304

$580,000
07/22/2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6084304

06/27/2019

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6084304

$585,000

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

Public Records for 8725 Birch Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$93,300Additions$57,300Total$150,600
Tax Record2026$1,478 ($123 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Stories1Lot Size73,038 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialZoningSMUCountyST. LOUISAPN610-0030-00150

Schools near 8725 Birch 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
Babbitt 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8725 Birch Lake Road, Ely, MN 55731
$580,000
2
784
209,088
$410,000
2
1
1,012
43,560
2
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