$1,300,000

13315 Aurora Dr Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $7,703/month

Total Views 45
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,740 Sq Ft
$348 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 298 Feet of Waterfront
  • Green Roof
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Beach Access
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Sauna

About This Home

Unbelievable...You turn the corner into the drive and your eyes widen as you suddenly feel transported to Sweden. An extraordinary retreat tucked into the pristine waters of the Northwoods, captures the essence of European elegance while embracing the untamed beauty of Minnesota’s wilderness—where crystal-clear lakes meet towering pines, and every sunrise paints the sky in colors too vivid to be real. Here, luxury doesn’t compete with nature—it harmonizes with it. Thoughtful details abound, including in-floor heat in the lower level, garage, and bathrooms for year-round comfort. And with the lakefront property connected to the White Iron Chain of Lakes, you’ll enjoy access to an additional 4,462 acres of water for boating, paddling, and exploring. Gorgeous architecture and warm woods create spaces that breathe with the rhythm of the forest, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame ever-changing views like living artwork. Steam rises from your coffee cup as you settle into your canoe, the mug balanced perfectly in front of you. Each paddle stroke sends ripples across the glassy water, the only sound the soft drip... drip... drip of water falling back into the lake. In the distance, a loon’s haunting call echoes across the stillness. The sun begins to peek above the trees, casting a golden light that makes the morning mist dance like spirits on the surface. This isn’t a daydream—it’s your daily life. From your private dock, paddle directly into the wilderness of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. No driving to access points. No crowded launches. Just you, your canoe, and miles of untouched beauty waiting to be explored. Fish virgin waters. Camp under a canopy of stars. Wake up to the call of loons echoing across the lake. This timeless retreat offers more than a beautiful home—it offers a lifestyle. A sanctuary where refined design meets raw wilderness. A place where every detail honors comfort and the natural world that surrounds it. Your adventure begins at your back door. Welcome to your private paradise in the heart of Minnesota’s crown jewel.

Listing Agent

Cari Ann Carter

Edina Realty, Inc. Listed on: 07/16/2025

Edina Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,030

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • 298 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room Floor Drain

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drainage System
  • Sump Pump
  • Drain
  • Natural lighting in basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Roof
  • Air Exchanger

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Boundary Waters Canoe Area Access

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28639201020

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northern Lights Retreat Subdivision

Amenities

  • Sauna

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,030

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Geothermal
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2176
  • Water Body Name: Farm
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • InternetOptions: Satellite
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Drainage System, Finished, Full, Other, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Fuel Tank - Rented, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Amusement Room, Circulating, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 3740
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1564
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Office, Bonus Room, Loft, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Sauna, Screened Porch, Bedroom 4, Porch

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Green Roof, Metal
  • View: Lake, Panoramic
  • Other Structures: Additional Garage, Workshop
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Insulating Concrete Forms
  • PatioPorchType: Deck,Enclosed,Front Porch,Porch,Screened,Side Porch
  • Lake Acres: 1291
  • Lake Bottom: Excellent Sand
  • LakeChain: N
  • Waterfront Frontage: 298

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Floor Drain, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Heated Garage, Storage
  • Garage Square Feet: 576

Utilities

  • Heating: Geothermal
  • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Balcony,Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Exercise Room,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Porch,Panoramic View,Sauna,Skylight,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Superior
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 381
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-834-8216

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 65340
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, BWCA Access, Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Log, Wood Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28639201020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6030
  • TaxWithAssessments: 6030.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $3,890 $905,600 $225,000 $680,600
2023 $3,417 $900,200 $211,400 $688,800
2022 $4,816 $741,100 $211,400 $529,700
2021 $4,429 $572,500 $202,300 $370,200
2020 $5,141 $527,800 $202,300 $325,500
2019 $4,552 $510,700 $213,800 $296,900
2018 $4,750 $510,700 $213,800 $296,900
2017 $4,037 $524,600 $224,400 $300,200
2016 $3,963 $466,700 $213,700 $253,000
2015 $4,044 $469,400 $213,700 $255,700
2014 $4,044 $0 $0 $0
2013 $3,378 $0 $0 $0
2012 $3,157 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $348 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $123,000 New Conventional
Closed $131,954 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6750604

NorthstarMLS

APN: 28-6392-01020