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    • Price cut: $46K (7/6)
    $529,000

    438 Buck View Rd, Ely, MN 55731

    5beds
    2,600sqft
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    $3,545/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1970
    1.2 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $203/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Stunning viewsClassic dry saunaTranquil lake viewsHand-hewn custom log cabinTwo upper sleeping lofts
    Rustic Lakefront Retreat on 1.2 Acres with 279' of shoreline on pristine Garden Lake, part of the White Iron Chain of Lakes. Tucked away in the heart of the Northwoods, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers incredible potential, ready for your vision and updates—perfect for those looking to renovate or remodel to make it their own. Outside, the property truly shines. The standout feature is a hand-hewn custom log cabin, a beautiful example of rustic craftsmanship. With two upper sleeping lofts and a classic dry sauna, this one-of-a-kind structure captures the essence of the authentic Northwoods experience. This log cabin offers warmth and character for a guest space, artist studio or peaceful getaway. The main level of the home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room with wood-burning fireplace and bay window, a large kitchen with alder cabinets and ample storage. A screened lakeside porch, accessible from both the living and dining areas, provides a peaceful space to relax, dine, and enjoy the tranquil lake views. The lower, walkout level includes 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, a large family room with a second wood burning fireplace, an office, and a utility room—ideal for guests or remote work. A 2-stall detached garage provides ample space for storage and vehicles. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or seasonal escape, this property offers privacy, premium lake frontage with direct BWCA access and stunning views.
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    Listed by:

    Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,

    Bear Island Realty LLC

    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124475MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Den/Office
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: 2 closets, lakeside room w/ 3/4 bath 7 x 5
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 187 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 17
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 154 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 14
      Bedroom
      • Description: Lakeside, with large windows
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 117 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 13
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 11
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 88 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8 x 11
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 10
      Bathroom
      • Description: Full bath
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 45 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5 x 9
      Bathroom
      • Description: Full bath waiting for your design and update
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 42 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6 x 7
      Dining room
      • Description: Lakeside screen porch w/ sliding doors into living room and dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 100 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Kitchen
      • Description: Alder cabinets, bay window
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 198 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 22
      Living room
      • Description: Fieldstone wood burning fireplace, lakeside bay window
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 247 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 19
      Other
      • Description: Lake facing, sliding doors into dining room & kitchen.
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 198 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 22
      Heating
      • Boiler, Hot Water, Propane
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
      Features
      • Basement: Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,300
      • Finished area below ground: 1,300

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Heat, Insulation, Slab
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
      • Body of water: Garden
      • Frontage length: 279
      Lot
      • Size: 1.2 Acres
      • Dimensions: 242 x 161 x 277 x 279
      • Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Sauna, Bunkhouse
      • Foundation area: 1500
      • Parcel number: 28631129039

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood, Frame/Wood
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • Previously Owned
      • Year built: 1970

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Minnesota Power
      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private, Drilled

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ely

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $203/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $467,600
      • Annual tax amount: $2,383
      • Date on market: 4/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 105 days

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/6/2026Price change$529,000-8%$203/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124475 Report a problem
        4/13/2026Listed for sale$575,000$221/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124475 Report a problem
        1/31/2026Listing removed$575,000$221/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122241 Report a problem
        10/14/2025Price change$575,000-17.3%$221/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122241 Report a problem
        10/2/2025Listed for sale$695,000$267/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122241 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,507 -6.5%$463,134 -0.8%
        2024$2,681 +14.9%$466,840 +0.2%
        2023$2,333 +4%$465,700 +58.9%
        2022$2,243 -2.8%$293,139
        2021$2,308 -18.4%$293,139
        2020$2,827 -7.2%$293,139 -4.6%
        2018$3,047 +17.1%$307,300 -13.6%
        2017$2,603 +917.8%$355,700 +11.3%
        2016$256 -90.3%$319,600 -0.7%
        2015$2,633 $321,800
        2014$2,633 +20%--
        2013$2,195 -12%--
        2012$2,495 --
        2011-- --
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        Neighborhood: 55731

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