$599,999

12957 W Ridge Rd Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $3,457/month

Total Views 6,222
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,111 Sq Ft
$284 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

Exquisite Year-Round Log Home Retreat on 4 Wooded Acres. This beautifully maintained log home offers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Ideally located near numerous stunning lakes, this property is a gateway to the best of nature and recreation. The main log home features 1–2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. "warm tiles" in both the kitchen and bath to add comfort and charm which are located on the main level. The lower-level primary suite boasts a luxurious full bathroom with a large soaking tub, separate shower, walk-in closet, and direct access to a private patio complete with a hot tub—your own personal oasis. The loft area, overlooking the cozy living space below, serves as a versatile bonus area or additional sleeping quarters.
But the true standout feature... is a 40' x 30' detached garage that’s more than just a garage—it's a showpiece. Equipped with in-floor heating and its own boiler heating system, this space includes two workshop areas on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a fully finished bonus living area with two additional sleeping rooms, a half bath, and a spacious open-concept lounge filled with natural light.
This property isn’t just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a base for outdoor adventures, or a multi-functional living space, this unique country gem delivers.
Come experience the extraordinary—your log home haven awaits.

Listing Agent

Julian Rasmusson

Z'Up North Realty, Inc. Listed on: 04/01/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,043

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 350x550
  • Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Heated Garage

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Heated Floors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dual Heating Fuel
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28622601090

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,043

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

4.2 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family
  • Cooling System: None
  • Outside Features: Log
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Water Source: Drilled, Private
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1261
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • FireNumber: 12957
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Concrete, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Fireplace Footings, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Area: 2111
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 850
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Metal
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Other, Workshop
  • PatioPorchType: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage, Gravel, Heated Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, In-Floor Heating, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • LaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Sink
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Electric, Propane, Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Superior
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 2188348216

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 350x550
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Yes
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Log

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28622601090
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3043
  • TaxWithAssessments: 3128

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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
2025 $2,884 $556,000 $65,600 $490,400
2024 $1,798 $510,600 $61,600 $449,000
2023 $2,028 $489,200 $61,600 $427,600
2022 $2,333 $510,400 $61,600 $448,800
2021 $2,272 $310,900 $55,000 $255,900
2020 $2,519 $176,900 $53,500 $123,400
2019 $2,515 $180,900 $57,500 $123,400
2018 $2,563 $305,900 $57,500 $248,400
2017 $2,311 $308,600 $57,500 $251,100
2016 $2,255 $290,400 $63,700 $226,700
2015 $2,046 $291,000 $64,300 $226,700
2014 $2,046 $0 $0 $0
2013 $1,352 $0 $0 $0
2012 $1,261 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Sale $599,999 -- $284 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 7044811

NorthstarMLS

APN: 28-6226-01090

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