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Sold for $340,000 on 07/19/24
  • $340,000

    277 Birch Rd, Ely, MN 55731

    3beds
    900sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1982
    4.2 Acres Lot
    $345,000 Zestimate®
    $378/sqft
    $1,655 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $345,000

    Estimated sales range

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    $1,655/mo

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    What's special

    Charming seasonal 3 BR 1 BA cabin with east facing panaramic views of Birch Lake. The cabin is remote and situated close to the end of the road on 4.2 acres of land and 290' of beautiful shoreline. Open kitchen, dining, and living room with lake views. Large 16 x 12 south facing screen porch off of the dining rm/kitchen and generous front deck off of the living room. Attractive wood walls and accents throughout, bright, cheery, and good storage. Heated with a Jotul wood burning stove. Features outside include a custom built wood fired oven located on a big glacial rock in front of the cabin. A 20' x 11' storage shed with additional attached shed roof wood storage area, dock, drilled well, septic, and power. There is an easement close to the south line starting on the neighbors property; it provides a drivable way down to the lake. A sliver of federal land is on the point, running north to south (located around the SE corner). This is a Perfect place to start your family traditions.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:15pm

    Listed by:

    Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,

    Bear Island Realty LLC

    Bought with:

    Julian Rasmusson, MN 40637100

    Z' Up North Realty

    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6110381MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Description: Carpet
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 x 9
    Bedroom
    • Description: Carpet
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 110 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 x 11
    Bedroom
    • Description: Carpet
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 x 10
    Bathroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 72 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 x 8
    Dining room
    • Description: Combined with kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Description: Combined with dining room. Linoleum floor, gas cook stove
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 224 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 16
    Living room
    • Description: Carpet
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 322 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 23
    Other
    • Description: Screen Porch
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16 x 12
    Heating
    • Wood
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Water Heater-Electric, Range, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Natural Woodwork, Center Hall Foyer
    • Windows: Wood Frames
    • Basement: Posts,N/A
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Free Standing
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 900
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Gravel, Off Street, None
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Exterior features: Dock
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Inland Lake, Panoramic
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Lake
    • Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Hard, Rocky, Shore-Accessible)
    • Body of water: Birch
    • Frontage length: 290
    Lot
    • Size: 4.20 Acres
    • Dimensions: 430 x 347 x 1090 x 290
    • Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Many Trees, High, Level
    • Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage Shed
    • Foundation area: 1000
    • Parcel number: 20611118045
    • Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Rustic
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood, Frame/Wood
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1982

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Lake Country Power
    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Private

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Ely

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/19/2024Sold$340,000-5.3%$378/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110381
    6/11/2024Pending sale$359,000$399/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110381
    5/28/2024Contingent$359,000$399/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110381
    9/2/2023Listed for sale$359,000$399/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110381

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,400 +1.2%$232,900 -0.6%
    2024$1,384 -15.7%$234,400 +2.1%
    2023$1,642 +4.5%$229,600 +27%

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    Neighborhood: 55731

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