Escape to Rock Island, an picturesque getaway located in the Ely area Gateway to the BWCA! This unique island on Shagawa is home to some of the best fishing spots on the lake, surrounded by an untouched and protected harbor, with a year-round ice dock. With 900 feet of shoreline, you’ll feel nothing but peace and tranquility as you explore the depths of nature, take a boat ride, fish, and take in the northern Minnesota wildlife. Whether it’s the boulder field on the other side of the cabin, or the convenience of the quick access to town, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect naturalist getaway. Plus, you’ll have the added bonus of a great view of the US Forrest Service Float Planes and Base - the only one in the USA. Don’t miss out on this slice of paradise - make your escape to Rock Island today!
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$399,990
1941 Rock Is, Ely, MN 55731
1beds
0baths
340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
1.25 Acres Lot
$417,000 Zestimate®
$1,176/sqft
$1,104 Estimated rent
Home value
$417,000
$363,000 - $471,000
$1,104/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 05:57am
Listed by:
Kari Francois 715-977-1344,
Realty Group LLC,
Dan Hendren 651-208-9562
Bought with:
Non-MLS
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6317265
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x20
Heating
- Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 340
- Total interior livable area: 340 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 340
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View, Waterfront Num(69006900), Lake Bottom(Gravel), Lake Acres(2344), Lake Depth(48)
- Body of water: Shagawa
Lot
- Size: 1.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 141 x 289 x 125 x 304
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
Details
- Foundation area: 340
- Parcel number: 465002002840
- Zoning description: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Age of Property: 11
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Solar
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
- Subdivision: Morse Town Of
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2023 | Sold | $399,990$1,176/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317265 | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Pending sale | $399,990$1,176/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317265 | ||
| 4/1/2023 | Price change | $399,990+0%$1,176/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317265 | ||
| 3/20/2023 | Price change | $399,900-19.2%$1,176/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317265 | ||
| 12/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $495,000$1,456/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317265 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,442 +7.6% | $199,800 +32.4% |
| 2023 | $1,340 +11.5% | $150,900 +12.6% |
| 2022 | $1,202 +18.5% | $134,000 +23.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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