For sale

$219,000

4994 Big Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731

2beds

400sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

7,840.8 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$548/sqft

$250/mo HOA

What's special

Deck overlooking the lake

Cabin in the wilderness on Big Lake in Ely. Big Lake Wilderness Retreat CIC. Investment Opportunity. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin features an open living, kitchen and dining area with 2 adjacent bedrooms and a ¾ bath. Deck overlooking the lake. Big Lake is a recreational development lake, 1900 acres with a maximum depth of 22 ft. Excellent fishing. For your private use and enjoyment and also allows for rentals. Rentals managed by an on-site well established management company. General maintenance taken care of as part of the income split. Includes a newer pontoon boat for you and renters to use. The cabin is completely furnished and well cared for.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 64 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8 x 8

Bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 64 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8 x 8

Bathroom

Level: Main
Area: 40 Square Feet
Dimensions: 5 x 8

Living room

Description: Includes kitchen and dining area
Level: Main
Area: 165 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Heating

Wall Unit(s), Propane

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Features

Natural Woodwork
Windows: Vinyl Windows
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
Finished area above ground: 400
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, None
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Has view: Yes
View description: Inland Lake, Panoramic
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Lake
Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Elevation-Medium)
Body of water: Big Lake
Frontage length: 1500

Lot

Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
Dimensions: 110 x 75
Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium

Details

Foundation area: 396
Parcel number: 629003200050
Zoning description: Residential-Rec Business

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Rustic
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood, Frame/Wood
Roof: Metal

Condition

Previously Owned
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Other
Sewer: Private Sewer, Shared Septic
Water: Private, Shared

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Insurance
HOA fee: $3,000 annually

Location

Region: Ely

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $548/sqft
Annual tax amount: $969
Date on market: 4/13/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/13/2026	Listed for sale	$219,000+4.3%$548/sqft
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124474 Report a problem
11/7/2025	Listing removed	$210,000$525/sqft
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119161 Report a problem
9/19/2025	Price change	$210,000-5.4%$525/sqft
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119161 Report a problem
7/5/2025	Price change	$222,000-4.3%$555/sqft
Source: Range AOR #148286 Report a problem
5/8/2025	Listed for sale	$232,000+16%$580/sqft
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119161 Report a problem
4/1/2022	Sold	$200,000-8.7%$500/sqft
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6099681 Report a problem
2/21/2022	Pending sale	$219,000$548/sqft
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6099681 Report a problem
9/15/2021	Listed for sale	$219,000+19%$548/sqft
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6099681 Report a problem
8/3/2013	Listing removed	$184,000$460/sqft
Source: Wildwoods Land Company #6000885 Report a problem
5/11/2013	Listed for sale	$184,000$460/sqft
Source: Wildwoods Land Company #6000885 Report a problem