953 Kelly Trail

Isabella, MN 55607

$507,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,850 Sq. Ft.
$274 / Sq. Ft.
1,850
Sq. Ft.
$274
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 11/3/22
Sold 11/3/22

Description

This offering is an amazing opportunity to own an almost indescribable piece of private, year round, convenient off grid living. Located just 27 miles south of Ely and 54 miles north of Two Harbors, the extremely well built living complex is sernley placed on approximately 5000 feet of the southern shoreline of the Stony River and approx 1000 feet on the north shore of the Nip Creek. There are 73 acres of property consisting of 41 acres of upland and 32 acres falling in the Stoney River and he Nip...This offering is an amazing opportunity to own an almost indescribable piece of private, year round, convenient off grid living. Located just 27 miles south of Ely and 54 miles north of Two Harbors, the extremely well built living complex is sernley placed on approximately 5000 feet of the southern shoreline of the Stony River and approx 1000 feet on the north shore of the Nip Creek. There are 73 acres of property consisting of 41 acres of upland and 32 acres falling in the Stoney River and he Nip Creek. The well built 3 bedroom two bath home boasts cedar tongue and groove and hardwood flooring throughout. A recently added solar system backed up by a propane generator and a Blaze King wood stove that does a marvelous job of heating the home. The 28' x 24' Sauna is great for large groups and is also used for clothes washing/drying and storage. The 6 car stall, heated and well insulated 36' x 72' pole garage/shop is great for storing all kinds of toys and vehicles as well as a place to tinker or build stuff. The original owner built a beautiful 10' x 10' privy even the fussiest of folks will use (-; There is a small boat launching area, a 3 season, heated screened gazebo on the Nip Creek, and an fire lookout tower imported from North Carolina. The owner has purchased a Forest Stewardship Plan to help folks understand the kind of property that is being offered as well as a plan to take care of it for the future. Ask for a copy. A professional appraisal was purchased by the listing agent to help price the property. Both of these reports are in the document section of this listing. Sold mostly furnished. Check all of it out and see if it fits your future.
  1. Listed by Jim Burke • Keller Williams Classic Realty - Duluth
    P: (218)-235-8619 jim.kwrealestate@gmail.com

Property Details for 953 Kelly Trail

Architectural Style
Traditional
View
Panoramic, River
Waterfront Features
River
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 09/08/2025 06:12 PM

Property Details for 953 Kelly Trail

StatusSold
MLS #6104762
Days on Compass35
Taxes$3,645 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built-
Lot Size73.00 AC / 3,179,880 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Classic Realty - Duluth

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Building Information for 953 Kelly Trail

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size73.00 AC / 3,179,880 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,777 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,473

Property Taxes

$304

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 953 Kelly Trail

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely - South on Highway one 22 Miles, Go right onto The Kelly Trail for 2.6 miles. Turn right at the fire number 953 and go 1.3 miles to the property. There is a forest service gate in which you will have to get out of your vehicle and open the gate. Please close the gate when you leave the property.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky,Undeveloped,Wetland,Shore-Accessible,Elevation-Low,Shore-Vegetation
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 6000
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Unpaved, Forest Service
  • Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 36' x 72'
  • Garage Features: Drains,Electrical Service,Heat,Insulation,Plumbing,Slab,Utility Room
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Lake Superior #381
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 3645
  • Parcel Number: 20-6011-10130, 10430, 10790, 10490
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,645.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Exc That Part Lying Nly of the Thread of Stony River and
  • Tax Year: 2022
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1850.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1850.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Low, Many Trees, High, Pond(s), Rolling Slope, See Remarks, Island/Peninsula
  • Lot Size Acres: 73.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1320 x 1320
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 30' x 50'
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Pole Building, Sauna
  • Wooded Area: 41.0
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Drain Field, Outhouse
  • Water Body Name: Stony
  • Water Source: Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Wood, Propane
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Bath Description: Full Master,3/4 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Utility Room,Entry
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Owned,Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Gas
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 25.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 19.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 19.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 19.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Master Bathroom
  • RoomLength: 6.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 6.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Side Entrance, Utility Room
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Entry Hall
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Detached Sauna Building with washer hookups and dryer and Storage
  • RoomLength: 28.0
  • RoomType: Sauna
  • RoomWidth: 24.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2022-08-05
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 953 Kelly Trail

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2022

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6104762

$507,500—
Oct 31, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501352062

$507,500—
Sep 8, 2022

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6104762

—
Aug 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6104762

$552,000—
Nov 18, 2016

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6020113

$267,500—
Sep 28, 2016

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6020113

—
Jan 12, 2015

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6020113

$299,000—
Jun 20, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1561454

$2,225,000—
Jun 20, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1594424

$600,000—
Jun 14, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149120

$500,000—
Jun 14, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149116

$250,000—
Aug 4, 2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149113

$800,000—
Jul 20, 2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1594424

$600,000—
Nov 16, 2010

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149119

$535,000—
Jun 9, 2010

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149119

—
Dec 21, 2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1561454

$3,500,000—
Sep 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149113

$800,000—
Sep 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149120

$600,000—
Sep 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149116

$399,000—
Sep 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149119

$600,000—
Sep 7, 2007

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1798898

$8,000,000—
Feb 15, 2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1798898

$8,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2022

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6104762

$507,500
10/31/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501352062

$507,500
09/08/2022

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6104762

—
08/04/2022

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6104762

$552,000
11/18/2016

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6020113

$267,500
09/28/2016

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6020113

—
01/12/2015

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6020113

$299,000
06/20/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1561454

$2,225,000
06/20/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1594424

$600,000
06/14/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149120

$500,000
06/14/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149116

$250,000
08/04/2011

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149113

$800,000
07/20/2011

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1594424

$600,000
11/16/2010

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149119

$535,000
06/09/2010

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149119

—
12/21/2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1561454

$3,500,000
09/16/2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149113

$800,000
09/16/2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149120

$600,000
09/16/2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149116

$399,000
09/16/2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #149119

$600,000
09/07/2007

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1798898

$8,000,000
02/15/2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1798898

$8,000,000

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

Public Records for 953 Kelly Trail

Taxable ValueLand$109,800Additions$465,200Total$575,000
Tax Record2025$3,138 ($262 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,126,897 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated2000CountyLAKEAPN20-6011-10130Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 953 Kelly Trail

This home is within Lake Superior Public School Dist..
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Minnehaha Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Two Harbors Secondary
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Minnehaha Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Two Harbors Secondary
Public6 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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