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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

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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#: 6115967MLS Logo

    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

    DateEventPrice
    10/16/2024Sold$435,000+6.1%$569/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6115967
    9/17/2024Contingent$410,000$536/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6115967
    9/7/2024Listed for sale$410,000$536/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6115967

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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

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