Nice, well cared for 3 bedroom, 2 bath older home with 1,600 sq. ft. of living space. Updates include new knotty pine paneling, hardwood bamboo flooring, new carpeting, field stone gas fireplace, and main floor laundry. Main floor has large kitchen/dining area, ¾ bathroom, living room, master bedroom, laundry area and 4 season porch with wood burning stove. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, office and full bath. Large basement with workshop and storage. 2 car detached garage with lean-to for extra storage. Home has vinyl siding and metal roof. Sewer is compliant. Move in condition and walking distance to shops.
Sold for $174,500 on 07/31/24
$174,500
247 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
2,378sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$190,500 Zestimate®
$73/sqft
$2,069 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,500
$173,000 - $208,000
$2,069/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:23pm
Listed by:
Don Stocks 218-340-1353,
Wildwoods Land Company
Bought with:
Jim Burke, MN 4669422
Keller Williams Classic Realty - Duluth
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6114167
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: hardwood floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: laminate floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bathroom
- Description: tile floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Bathroom
- Description: 3/4 bath / tile floor / knotty pine paneled
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 9
Deck
- Description: large deck off of 4 season porch in back yard
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 16
Other
- Description: wood flooring - knotty pine paneling - wood burning stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 21
Kitchen
- Description: hardwood floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Laundry
- Description: tile floor - knotty pine paneled- double closets
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 14
Living room
- Description: Hardwood floor - gas fireplace - drywall and knotty pine paneling -
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Office
- Description: hardwood floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Workshop
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Multiple
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,378 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,578
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Electrical Service, Slab
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 147 x 40
Details
- Foundation area: 1520
- Parcel number: 030028500320
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City Of Ely
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2024 | Sold | $174,500-0.3%$73/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114167 | ||
| 7/16/2024 | Pending sale | $175,000$74/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114167 | ||
| 7/5/2024 | Contingent | $175,000$74/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114167 | ||
| 6/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $175,000+45.8%$74/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114167 | ||
| 12/4/2020 | Sold | $120,000+2.6%$50/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6093725 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,004 -7% | $129,000 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $2,154 +13.5% | $122,100 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $1,898 +10.2% | $116,900 +19.4% |
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Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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