Perched atop 40 acres of high rolling land, this one family-owned homestead boasts miles of incredible southerly panoramic views. Nestled as the solo residence at the end of a long gravel, county-maintained road, this modest, but cozy older 3 bedroom/2bath haven is ideal for breathing deep & enjoying simplicity of life. Large windows allow nature as your artwork, offer abundant natural light & endless hours of wildlife watching. Wood burning stove, on a raised brick hearth supplements the propane hot water heating on chilly nights. A 26’ x 52’ metal building houses 2 stall garage, insulated/heated workshop & open-air storage. Secondary storage building. Large, fenced garden plot with a nearby handpump; underground root cellar with whimsical 2nd level hideaway; cut trails throughout property; even a shooting range. Mixture of saplings to mature tree growth; aspen to pine. Located just 10 minutes south of Ely off Blueberry Rd.
For sale
$279,900
1480 Maijala Rd, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
1,408sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
40 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Wendy S Johnson 218-349-7731,
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124981
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Office, Mud Room, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 28.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 9.5
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 20
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 21
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Heating
- Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Wood
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Washer
Features
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,408
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Dimensions: 1320 x 1320
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Rolling Slope
Details
- Foundation area: 880
- Parcel number: 465001004990
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Concrete Block, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Drain Field
- Water: Sand Point
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,481
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+27.8%$199/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124981 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2011 | Listing removed | $219,000-12%$156/sqft |
Source: BWCA Real Estate #28253 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $249,000$177/sqft |
Source: BWCA Real Estate #28253 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,790 +6.3% | $247,500 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $1,684 +10.2% | $241,800 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $1,528 +4.9% | $213,700 +17.2% |
| 2021 | $1,456 | $182,300 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $1,456 | $176,700 |
| 2019 | $1,456 +5.1% | $176,700 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $1,386 -0.9% | $177,000 |
| 2017 | $1,398 +0.9% | $177,000 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $1,386 +9% | $165,300 +18.9% |
| 2015 | $1,272 +1.9% | $139,000 -15.9% |
| 2014 | $1,248 -34.9% | $165,300 -6.5% |
| 2013 | $1,917 +10.5% | $176,700 +5.7% |
| 2012 | $1,735 +13.5% | $167,200 |
| 2011 | $1,529 +49.4% | $167,200 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $1,023 | $174,700 |
| 2009 | $1,023 -15% | $174,700 +3.7% |
| 2008 | $1,203 +11% | $168,400 +15% |
| 2007 | $1,084 +59.9% | $146,400 +13.1% |
| 2006 | $678 -1.4% | $129,400 +25.4% |
| 2004 | $688 +17.1% | $103,200 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $587 +31.4% | $92,100 +10% |
| 2002 | $447 -23.9% | $83,700 +9.1% |
| 2001 | $587 +15.1% | $76,700 +8.5% |
| 2000 | $510 | $70,700 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,631/mo
Principal & interest
$1381
Property taxes
$250
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.9 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
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- Saint Louis County
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- 1480 Maijala Rd
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