$449,000

1247 Wolf Den Dr Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $2,588/month

Total Views 11,142
2 Beds
3 Baths
2,579 Sq Ft
$174 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Lake Front
  • Sauna
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+
  • Barn
  • Heated Floors

About This Home

Country Home in Beautiful Ely, MN. Escape to your own private retreat in the Northwoods! Nestled among towering trees outside of Ely, this inviting country home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Step inside to find warm wood floors throughout, and a bright, open loft that fills the home with natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the serene, wooded views, creating a peaceful, treehouse-like atmosphere year-round. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch, enjoying the quiet sounds of nature, or entertaining by the fireplace, this home is a true Northwoods haven. Features include, Open concept living with vaulted ceilings, Spacious loft with a bedroom and deck, sitting area and charming bathroom with a clawfoot tub. Floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning forest views, wood floors throughout Surrounded by mature trees on a private lot. Outside you will find a partially fenced area, an electric sauna for those winter nights and plenty of space to roam. There is a huge barn that is added storage for boats, camper, cars you name it. Just down the road is the deeded access to white iron lake, it is a foot trail to the lake. Perfect as a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or vacation rental. Buyer's agent to verify all measurements. Septic system new in 2024.

Listing Agent

Beth Ohlhauser

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 10/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,753

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 7.1 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Utility Room
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Freestanding Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Dirt Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 465-0330-00040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,753

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Ely, take Hwy 169 to Kawishiwi Trail, Turn right and follow to Pine Rd., Turn right and follow to Mushroom Island Rd. Turn right and follow gravel to Deer Ridge Trail. Keep right and continue to Wolf Den Rd. Go right at Fire #1247.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-2800
  • Road Maintenance: Association
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: Ductless Mini Split
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Eat-In Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Sauna, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Balcony, Fenced Yard - Partial, Patio
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1829
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 750
  • Garage Type: Carport, Detached
  • Heat: Boiler, Fireplace, In Floor, Ductless/Mini Split, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Bedroom 3: Dining Room
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Upper
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Lower
  • RoomLevel7: Lower
  • RoomLevel8: Lower
  • Property Style: Multi-level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Walkout, Bath, Utility Room, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Basement, Full Main Floor, 3/4 Upper
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Kitchen, Informal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Den/Office, Foyer, Loft, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Kitchen
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 2.25 - 2.75 Story
  • Room 6: Bonus Room
  • Room 7: Foyer
  • Room 8: Utility Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 2579
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Barn, Sauna
  • Road Frontage: County
  • Waterfront Access: Deeded Access
  • Waterfront Name: White Iron
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel
  • Garage Features: Dirt Floor
  • Garage Capacity: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 360 x 641 x 640 x 590 irrg
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 7.1
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Parcel Number: 465-0330-00040
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA DVA

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2753

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,838 $358,500 $58,900 $299,600
2023 $2,838 $288,300 $54,200 $234,100
2022 $2,348 $262,600 $52,000 $210,600
2021 $2,320 $239,700 $48,000 $191,700
2020 $2,128 $223,000 $48,000 $175,000
2019 $2,046 $223,000 $48,000 $175,000
2018 $2,028 $221,300 $48,900 $172,400
2017 $1,830 $221,300 $48,900 $172,400
2016 $1,792 $203,000 $47,000 $156,000
2015 $1,801 $184,000 $42,600 $141,400
2014 $1,801 $184,000 $42,600 $141,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/09/2025 10/09/25 For Sale $449,000 +8.2% $174 / Sq Ft
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Sold $415,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2024 02/22/24 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2024 02/09/24 For Sale $415,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $415,000 --
Warranty Deed $231,000 Canoe Title
Warranty Deed $35,000 Consolidated Hbg
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $352,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $31,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6122394

APN: 465033000040