Sought after one-level living on Birch Lake just 10 miles south of Ely. This year-round 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath home features open concept with vaulted ceilings, tiled floors with in-floor heat and a huge screen porch to enjoy the summer evenings. Nestled into a gorgeous 8+ acre lot, the property boasts over 1,100 feet of phenomenal shoreline. Access to the lake is level and the shoreline is rocky with a custom built in dock, ledgerock outcroppings and spectacular views. Also on the property is an older 3-bedroom seasonal cabin with a kitchen, living room, and wood stove. In addition, the 2-room bunkhouse is perfect for even more family and friends to visit. These additions are ready for your ideas and updates and both already have electricity. Birch Lake is a 20-mile long lake with trophy Walleye and Northern fishing, picturesque islands and miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Sold for $550,000 on 07/10/24
$550,000
273 Birch Rd, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2011
8.3 Acres Lot
$558,100 Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$2,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$558,100
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,422/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:20pm
Listed by:
Kate Davies 218-343-9173,
Bear Island Realty LLC,
Anna Yahnke 218-235-3547,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Kerry F Davis, MN 40208514
Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6112223
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 16
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 12
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Ductless, Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tiled Floors
- Windows: Energy Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible, No Stairs External, No Stairs Internal
Features
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Birch
- Frontage length: 1100
Lot
- Size: 8.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 683 x 800
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Bunkhouse
- Foundation area: 1280
- Parcel number: 20611107920
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Mound Septic
- Water: Drilled
- Utilities for property: Satellite
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
- Services included: Other
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2024 | Sold | $550,000-7.6%$382/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112223 | ||
| 5/30/2024 | Pending sale | $595,000$413/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112223 | ||
| 2/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $595,000-8.4%$413/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112223 | ||
| 1/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6109725 | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,900$451/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6109725 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,720 -5.1% | $694,600 -0.6% |
| 2024 | $3,920 -5.5% | $699,100 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $4,148 +17.9% | $690,600 +52.7% |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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