Sold for $435,000 on 10/16/24
$435,000
1731 N Grassy Rd, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
0baths
765sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
20 Acres Lot
$463,500 Zestimate®
$569/sqft
$1,531 Estimated rent
Home value
$463,500
$399,000 - $538,000
$1,531/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Stunning elevated views of Grassy Pond from a thoughfully placed cabin. Cabin and sauna designed by Architect Dale Mulfinger, with the Sala Architect firm of Minneapolis. Quality handcrafted timber-frame, built in 2014 by the Wee Cabin Company of Ely. One of a kind energy efficient, 14' x 27' open living space, screened in porch, mudroom, and generous sleeping loft. Off grid living, electrically wired for the solar and generator power. Drilled well with freeze proof hand pump and electricle submersible; located conveniently close to the cabin. Carefully crafted wood burning 8 x 16 sauna building with outside fed Kuuma stove, dressing area, porch, and large windows that provide serene wooded views. Newer 16' x 24' bunkhouse designed by two U of M architecture and design students in collaboration with the owner. Hand-built by owners, family and friends. Includes living room with wood stove, main level bedroom with pocket doors, sliding patio doors to the private deck, and large sleeping loft. The 165' long beautiful suspended bridge allows for year round crossing over the marsh to access the low impact footpath through the woods to the north part of the property and beyond. Engineered and built by the owner and an experienced builder seasoned in construction, rigging, and high ropes course construction. The property is surrounded to the East and North by 1000's of acres of federal land, ponds and lakes. Other features include a 12' x 12' screenhouse overlooking Grassy Pond, outhouse, new 10 x 20 shed, and Solar panels. The cabin was featured in the October 2019 Star Tribune; https:startribune.com/less-is-enough-at-wee-cabin-on-edge-of-bwca/562192512. Copy and paste URL to read. Also featured in Dale Mulfinger's 2017 book The Family Cabin.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:25pm
Listed by:
Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Anna Yahnke, MN 20593852
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6115967
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 0
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen and Dining Room combined
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
Living room
- Description: Open to kitchen and screen porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 13
Loft
- Description: Sleeping loft, open floor plan
- Level: Upper
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 23
Other
- Description: Beautiful views of Grassy Pond
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Heating
- Wood
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Posts,N/A
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 765 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 765
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: 1320 x 667
- Features: Low, Many Trees, High, Level, Pond(s)
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Sauna, Screenhouse, Storage Shed, Bunkhouse
- Foundation area: 378
- Parcel number: 613001003035
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood, Timber/Post & Beam
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Completed
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Outhouse
- Water: Drilled
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2024 | Sold | $435,000+6.1%$569/sqft |
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| 9/17/2024 | Contingent | $410,000$536/sqft |
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| 9/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $410,000$536/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,510 +11.7% | $166,300 +16.6% |
| 2023 | $1,352 +4.2% | $142,600 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $1,298 +15.9% | $117,100 +15.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8.1 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.1 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi

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