$1,250,000

1663 Saari Rd Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $7,150/month

Total Views 6,736
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,280 Sq Ft
$237 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Sauna
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+
  • Spa
  • Panoramic View

About This Home

White Iron Lake, Ely, Minnesota - Custom built 5200 sq. ft. home with 320 feet of level lakeshore with a private boat launch. 8.7 acres of land. This beautiful home has been completed with top quality materials and furnishings with both levels being completed with living quarters. The main floor living area features an open floor plan with views of the lake from the large windows and patio door. Well designed kitchen with a center island that seats 10 people, custom hickory cabinets, high definition laminate countertops, ceramic tile flooring, and a huge pantry in the hall. The living room has a gas fireplace, laminate flooring, a vaulted ceiling with tongue & groove pine and views of the lake. There are 4 main floor bedrooms with the master bedroom having a private bath. There is a second full bath and a utility/laundry room on the main level with a washer, dryer, freezer and closet. The walkout basement features a family room with tongue and groove wainscoting, bedroom, open area with a pool table, utility room, 3⁄4 bath, electric sauna with a shower, large storage room and a tuck-under garage. Sleeps up to 19 people. Dual fuel heat. Rollout dock. Steel siding. The 30 X 48 Morton building is on a floating slab, has electricity and 3 overhead doors. There is an RV hookup. All of this tucked back into a private, wooded area with room enough to build additional structures. White Iron Lake has 3237 acres, 35.47 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 47 feet. It is connected to Garden Lake, Farm Lake, South Farm and the Kawishiwi River with access to the BWCAW. Being sold furnished. Priced below replacement cost, must see to appreciate the quality of this exceptional home and property.

Listing Agent

Janet Erchul

Ely Realty Listed on: 09/04/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,971

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 8.96 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 320 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Unpaved Streets
  • Many Trees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Woodwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Sauna
  • Center Hall

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Heated Floors
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Window Egress

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Docks
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Air Exchanger

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 465-0010-03191 & 465-0010-03193

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,971

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Estimated Wooded Acres: 4
  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Take Highway 1 South from Ely. Approximately 8 miles, turn left on Saari Rd. Follow to Fire # 1663 on the left.
  • InternetOptions: Satellite
  • Waterfront Info Lake Chain: Yes
  • Waterfront Info Lake Maximum Depth: 47
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-349-0515
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: No
  • Road Maintenance: Private, Public
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Gravel, Elevation-Low, Other - See Remarks
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Twp Number: 62
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Ada Features: Partially Wheelchair
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Center Island, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Center Hall, Drywalls, Foyer Entry, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Dock
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 2640
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2640
  • Garage Type: Detached, Tuckunder
  • Heat: Baseboard, Fireplace, In Floor, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Room 10: Bonus Room
  • Room 11: Other
  • Room 12: Bathroom
  • Bedroom 3: Kitchen
  • TotalBedrooms: 4
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel10: Lower
  • RoomLevel11: Lower
  • RoomLevel12: Lower
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Basement
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Main
  • RoomLevel9: Lower
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Egress Windows, Finished, Walkout, Bath, Den/Office, Family/Rec Room, Fireplace, Utility Room
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: Full Basement, Full Master, 3/4 Main Floor, Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec, Pantry, Spa/Sauna, See Remarks, Storage Room, Utility Room, Entry, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Dining Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 8: Utility Room
  • Room 9: Family Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 5280
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • LakeAcres: 3237.47
  • Out Buildings: Pole Building
  • Road Frontage: Private, Unpaved, Township
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 320
  • Waterfront Name: White Iron
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Aluminum, Wood
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Vinyl Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Driveway - Gravel
  • Garage Features: Electrical Service, Slab
  • Garage Capacity: 6
  • ParkingFeaturesGarageDimensions: 30 X 48

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 350X707X330X652 + 664 x 444
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 8.96
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Level, BWCA Area
  • Parcel Number: 465-0010-03191 & 465-0010-03193
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA DVA

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 6971

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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 $6,888 $686,600 $276,300 $410,300
2023 $6,888 $593,900 $220,000 $373,900
2022 $5,198 $593,900 $220,000 $373,900
2021 $5,564 $452,500 $168,800 $283,700
2020 $5,168 $452,500 $168,800 $283,700
2019 $4,442 $452,500 $168,800 $283,700
2018 $4,170 $398,000 $184,300 $213,700
2017 $4,206 $376,300 $176,100 $200,200
2016 $4,856 $376,300 $176,100 $200,200
2015 $4,875 $442,800 $206,600 $236,200
2014 $4,875 $442,800 $206,600 $236,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 -16.6% $237 / Sq Ft
09/06/2025 09/06/25 Price Changed $1,499,000 -89.3% $284 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $14,000,000 +4136.0% $2,652 / Sq Ft
12/28/2012 12/28/12 Sold $330,500 -- $125 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/29/2012 11/29/12 Pending -- -- --
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $332,500 Canoe Country Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $266,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6121747

APN: 465001003191