$655,000
SOLD JAN 7, 2025

13323 Villa Rd Ely, MN 55731

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,260 Sq Ft
1.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$520 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Panoramic View
  • Ranch Style House
  • Community Boat Slip
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2025

Stunning panoramic lake views enthrall you the moment you step foot into this historic lakeside cabin on Oppel’s Point – White Iron Lake, Ely MN. Summer retreat for the Oppel family, the original cabin was built in the 1930’s and later added on to in the 1960’s and was recently renovated with integrity and utmost attention to detail in order to restore all the original charm, while adding all the modern conveniences. Nestled into a pine-studded 1.3-acre lot at the end of the road, the parcel boasts 520 +/- feet of pristine level shoreline on White Iron’s most coveted peninsula. The 1200 + sq. ft. cabin features an ideal lake side wrap-around screen porch with original wood ceilings, screened patio entrance, 2 generous bedrooms, remodeled bath, main floor laundry, and large eat in kitchen – all with restored and new finishes. The center of this unique cabin features an open concept living / dining room with a modern rustic lodge feel providing an authentic Northwoods experience. Downstairs you will find the large walk-out basement with new LP furnace with central air, new electrical and plumbing, new water heater and filtration system. This private lake retreat offers all the peace, solitude, and beauty of the Northwoods yet is located only 10 minutes from Downtown Ely, MN. Water, electric and plumbing lines already installed for a future garage of your choice. White Iron Lake provides direct access to Garden and Farm Lakes and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Davies

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 08/14/2024

Co-Listed By

Anna Yahnke

Bear Island Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kate Davies

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 08/14/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 342 x 225
  • Private Waterfront
  • 520 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,260 Sq Ft Home
  • Woodwork
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-6382-40150,40151,40160,40170,40180,43240,43250

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Boat Slip

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,761

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Ely, travel east on Sheridan Street, continue east on Hwy 169 to Kawishiwi Trail. Turn right and follow to Villa Road. Turn right on Villa Road and follow to the address at the end of Villa Road.
  • InternetOptions: Satellite
  • Waterfront Info Lake Chain: Yes
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-2800
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 519.84
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: No
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • Road Maintenance: Public
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Gravel, Rocky, Sand
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Reso Association Amenities: Eat-In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Boat Slip, Patio, Porch
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1260
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Forced Air, Propane
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Basement
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Unfinished, Walkout, Utility Room
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Estimated Basement Sq Ft: 992
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Living Room
  • Extra Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Utility Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Kitchen
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Utility Room
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 1260
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Road Frontage: Township
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 520
  • Waterfront Name: White Iron
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel

Utilities

  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Lake Superior #381
  • Junior High Dist: Lake Superior #381

Lot Info

  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2024-08-16
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 342 x 225
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 1.3
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Cul De Sac, Tree Coverage - Medium, Level
  • Parcel Number: 28-6382-40150,40151,40160,40170,40180,43240,43250
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3761

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2025 01/07/25 Sold $655,000 -2.8% $520 / Sq Ft
11/10/2024 11/10/24 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2024 08/14/24 For Sale $674,000 +79.7% $535 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Sold $375,000 -23.3% $208 / Sq Ft
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 For Sale $489,000 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6115591