Stunning panoramic lake views enthrall you the moment you step foot into this historic lakeside cabin on Oppel’s Point – White Iron Lake, Ely MN. Summer retreat for the Oppel family, the original cabin was built in the 1930’s and later added on to in the 1960’s and was recently renovated with integrity and utmost attention to detail in order to restore all the original charm, while adding all the modern conveniences. Nestled into a pine-studded 1.3-acre lot at the end of the road, the parcel boasts 520 +/- feet of pristine level shoreline on White Iron’s most coveted peninsula. The 1200 + sq. ft. cabin features an ideal lake side wrap-around screen porch with original wood ceilings, screened patio entrance, 2 generous bedrooms, remodeled bath, main floor laundry, and large eat in kitchen – all with restored and new finishes. The center of this unique cabin features an open concept living / dining room with a modern rustic lodge feel providing an authentic Northwoods experience. Downstairs you will find the large walk-out basement with new LP furnace with central air, new electrical and plumbing, new water heater and filtration system. This private lake retreat offers all the peace, solitude, and beauty of the Northwoods yet is located only 10 minutes from Downtown Ely, MN. Water, electric and plumbing lines already installed for a future garage of your choice. White Iron Lake provides direct access to Garden and Farm Lakes and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Sold for $655,000 on 01/07/25
$655,000
13323 Villa Rd, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.3 Acres Lot
$567,500 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$1,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$567,500
$511,000 - $630,000
$1,687/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:25pm
Listed by:
Kate Davies 218-343-9173,
Bear Island Realty LLC,
Anna Yahnke 218-235-3547,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Kate Davies, MN 40403900
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6115591
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 166.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 17.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Living room
- Description: Combined with dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 27
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 992 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31 x 32
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walkout,Utility Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, None
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Slip
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Rocky, Sand)
- Body of water: White Iron
- Frontage length: 520
Lot
- Size: 1.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 342 x 225
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Cul de Sac, Many Trees, Level
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 1440
- Parcel number: 28638240150,40151,40160,40170,40180,43240,43250
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Satellite
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Sold | $655,000-2.8%$520/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6115591 | ||
| 11/25/2024 | Pending sale | $674,000$535/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6115591 | ||
| 11/11/2024 | Contingent | $674,000$535/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6115591 | ||
| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $674,000-0.1%$535/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6115591 | ||
| 8/14/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6101979 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,523 +3.4% | $400,400 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $2,439 +8.9% | $370,000 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $2,239 +6.4% | $361,500 +68.8% |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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