NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1471 N Pioneer Rd Ely, MN 55731

Ely Area

Estimated Value: $614,982

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,258 Sq Ft
$489/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

Last sale price $626,000 $498 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,801 / mo

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Lake View
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Public Water Access
  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2026

Set in a quiet, protected bay on beautiful Shagawa Lake, this charming year-round lake home offers a rare blend of privacy, convenience, and unique Northwoods amenities—just minutes from downtown Ely and adjacent to Trezona Trail that any nature or sport enthusiast would cherish. This home features a warm, inviting cabin feel with northwest facing picture windows that bring natural light and amazing lake views. Highlights include a main level bedroom and bath, second bedroom and bath upstairs, main floor laundry, in floor heat, efficient propane stove and an attached sunroom for year-round enjoyment. The kitchen has updated countertops, farmhouse sink, and newer appliances. Outside, enjoy stunning sunsets and dancing northern lights in a fenced yard. Waterfront amenities including a reconfigurable Tommy Dock and a rare MN DNR–approved floatplane ramp making this property ideal for aviation enthusiasts, especially with Shagawa Lake offering seaplane access and app-based U.S. Customs clearance. Additional features include city water and sewer, an asphalt driveway, a heated two-car garage with upstairs bonus room. Easy to winterize, this property is perfect for full-time living, a seasonal retreat, or a fly-in getaway on one of Ely’s most desirable lakes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Schulze

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely Brokerage Phone: Listed on: 02/02/2026

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

Co-Listed By

Heather Franciskovich

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely Brokerage Phone:

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember NONMEMBER

Nonmember Office

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,007

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 207x100
  • Private Waterfront

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,258 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Farmhouse Sink

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Loafing Shed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030-0170-00021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,007

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Central Ave to Pioneer Rd, past the Grand Ely Lodge, approximately 1 mile. Fire #1471 on left side of road.
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.5
  • Lot Size: 207x100
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Water Body Name: Shagawa
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LSA31741
  • Co List Office Phone: 763-463-7500
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LSA31741
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1258
  • Living Area: 1258
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • LSA_Foreclosure: No
  • LSA_Auction: No
  • LSA_ManagementCompany: ***
  • LSA_LeasedLand: Owned
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomType: Foyer
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomType: Three Season Porch
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Window Features: Energy Windows
  • LSA_MainFloorBedroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Assoc Document
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed, Loafing Shed
  • LSA_WaterfrontAccess: Private

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Asphalt
  • LSA_GarageType: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Parcel Number: 030-0170-00021

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5007

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2026
Closed on
Apr 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lori Schulze
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
Nonmember Office
List Price
$630,000
Sold Price
$626,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.63%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$614,982

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,018
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.60%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Outstanding Balance
$423,213
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,769

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2017
Closed on
Sep 1, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Rykken
z' Up North Realty
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
NON-MEMBER
Sold Price
$270,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,000
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$626,000 Northeast Title
$270,000 Northeast Title Company
$293,000 Rels Title
$293,000 Arrowhead Abstract & Title C
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $424,000
Closed $230,000
Previous Owner $113,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $626,000 -0.6% $498 / Sq Ft
03/03/2026 03/03/26 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2026 02/02/26 For Sale $630,000 +133.3% $501 / Sq Ft
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Sold $270,000 -- $208 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2017 07/26/17 Pending -- -- --
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $5,056 $348,700 $112,100 $236,600
2023 $5,092 $344,200 $107,600 $236,600
2022 $4,160 $303,700 $98,500 $205,200
2021 $4,674 $250,700 $80,400 $170,300
2020 $4,230 $250,700 $80,400 $170,300
2019 $4,132 $250,700 $80,400 $170,300
2018 $3,712 $250,700 $80,400 $170,300
2017 $3,050 $230,600 $82,300 $148,300
2016 $3,492 $213,000 $78,800 $134,200
2015 $3,625 $234,100 $85,800 $148,300
2014 $3,625 $234,100 $85,800 $148,300
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6123524

APN: 030017000021

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