Mid Century Modern Tranquil Country Home Set In Towering Pines & Flowering Crabs On Natural Animal Corridor W/Road To Area For Dock & Boat On Shagawa River! Just 3 mi to town but feels deep in the woods with lots of wildlife. Contractor built 2,263 SF 3B/2B plus sauna, Pella windows, cedar board/batten exterior w/heat taped gutters, attached & heated huge, detached garage. Kitch w/real wood cabinets, newer counters & SS apls open to dining, living w/picture windows & glass door to glassed sunroom w/6 person hot tub. 3BR/1BTH on one level. Downstairs, rec rm, sauna, laundry, lots of storage. All closets western cedar lined. Central air. Drilled well. Paved circle drive. Garden. Click link for 3D tour!
Sold for $280,000 on 07/31/24
$280,000
1161 Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
1,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
4.3 Acres Lot
$305,500 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$2,230 Estimated rent
Home value
$305,500
$278,000 - $333,000
$2,230/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:13pm
Listed by:
Lisa Janisch 218-780-6644,
Janisch Realty Inc.
Bought with:
Don Stocks, MN 20556658
Wildwoods Land Company
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6107847
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 149.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 137.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12.5
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 18.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 148.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Natural Woodwork, Sauna
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Family/Rec Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,142
- Finished area below ground: 444
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Tuckunder, Heat, Insulation
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel)
- Body of water: Shagawa
- Frontage length: 150
Lot
- Size: 4.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 1484 x 150
- Features: Irregular Lot, Many Trees, Telephone
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 1760
- Parcel number: 465002003835
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2024 | Sold | $280,000-4.3%$177/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6107847 | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Pending sale | $292,500$184/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6107847 | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $292,500$184/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6364833 | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Pending sale | $292,500$184/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6107847 | ||
| 11/2/2023 | Price change | $292,500-9.9%$184/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #144924 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,100 +6.7% | $281,100 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $1,968 +7.5% | $258,900 +14% |
| 2022 | $1,830 +7.5% | $227,100 +15.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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