Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a beautiful corner lot; gorgeous Maples on either side of the front entrance. This home was built in 1952 and clearly has been meticulously cared for and maintained ready as is, or for your personal updates and vision. The galley eat-in kitchen has generous counter space; dishwasher, oven/range and refrigerator. A perfect fit for those searching for main level living; 2 of the 3 bedrooms are on the main level along with the full bath and south facing living room. New carpet in living room, hall and one of the bedrooms. The location of the 3rd bedroom is on the spacious upper level; which is filled with built in drawers, closets, bookshelves and cubbies. Full dry unfinished basement with shower and laundry facilities. The outside features vinyl siding and a detached 1 stall 22 x 20 garage with automatic opener and ample storage space. A great location with close proximity to the school and much of what Ely has to offer.
Sold for $157,500 on 10/27/23
$157,500
745 E James St, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
1,230sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$170,500 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$1,466 Estimated rent
Home value
$170,500
$155,000 - $184,000
$1,466/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:18pm
Listed by:
Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Jim Burke, MN 4669422
Keller Williams Classic Realty - Duluth
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6110782
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: South facing bedroom, older carpet, closet & 2 windows
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: New Carpet, closet, 2 windows and north facing
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Paneling, lots of built-in storage: drawers, closets, bookshelves and cubbies.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 319 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 29
Bathroom
- Description: New tub surround, built in storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Kitchen
- Description: Eat in ~ galley style kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Living room
- Description: New Carpet, South facing, large windows
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,230 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,230
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 900
- Parcel number: 030025000530
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City Of Ely
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $157,500+1.6%$128/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110782 | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Pending sale | $155,000$126/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110782 | ||
| 10/2/2023 | Contingent | $155,000$126/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110782 | ||
| 9/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $155,000+86.7%$126/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6110782 | ||
| 4/11/2016 | Sold | $83,000-6.7%$67/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6019273 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,134 -41.1% | $121,200 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $1,924 +13% | $112,100 +7.9% |
| 2022 | $1,702 +10.2% | $103,900 +19% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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