$135,000
SOLD DEC 5, 2025

2151 Echo Trail Ely, MN 55731

1 Bed
-- Bath
480 Sq Ft
10 Acres

Recently Sold

$281 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+
  • Loft
  • Woodwork

About This Home

As of December 2025

Escape to the heart of the Northwoods with this rustic cabin retreat, nestled on 10 acres along the Scenic Echo Trail in Ely, MN. Surrounded by towering pines, this property offers privacy, tranquility, and direct access to one of the area’s most beautiful stretches of wilderness. The cozy 480 sq ft cabin is simple yet functional, featuring a main living area with a woodstove, a simple kitchen area with a propane cookstove, an entry room with a propane refrigerator, a main level bedroom with a propane wall heater with access to the loft area. True to its rugged character, the property is equipped with a lean-to storage shed, outhouse, and a hand pump well—perfect for those seeking an off-grid lifestyle or a peaceful weekend getaway. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat, a hunting base, or simply a place to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Ely’s wilderness, this property provides the perfect opportunity to embrace simple living in a truly stunning setting—while also offering the space and potential to build your dream home in the serenity of the Northwoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Schulze

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely Listed on: 08/19/2025

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

Co-Listed By

Heather Franciskovich

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Franciskovich

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $217

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 660 x 660
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 480 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Woodwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Loft

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed
  • Lean-To Shed
  • Outhouse

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 465-0020-00731

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$217

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Ely take 88 to Echo Trail. Go north on Echo Trail to fire number 2151 on your right. Follow signs to property.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 763-463-7500
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: Public
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Twp Number: 63
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Reso Association Amenities: Natural Woodwork
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 480
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Fireplace, Space/Wall Heater, Wood, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: No
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • Bedroom 3: Loft
  • TotalBedrooms: 1
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Upper
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • Property Style: Rustic Cabin
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Material: N/A
  • Basement Style: Posts
  • Bathroom Description: None
  • Extra Rooms: Loft, Entry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Bedroom
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Entry
  • Stories: 1.25 - 1.75 Story
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 480
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Lean-To, Storage Shed
  • Road Frontage: County, Paved
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 660 x 660
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 10
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy, BWCA Area
  • Parcel Number: 465-0020-00731

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 217

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Godlin William C and Godlin Barbara J
Bought by
Macho John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Godlin William C and Godlin Barbara J
Bought by
Macho Melissa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2016
Closed on
Jun 20, 2017
Sold by
Dekkers Brad
Bought by
Macho Melissa
Seller's Agent
Lori Schulze
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Buyer's Agent
Lori Schulze
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$60,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.26%
Original Mortgage
$54,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $57,000 None Available
Land Contract $52,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $60,000 Northeast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $42,000 Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale
Previous Owner $54,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $135,000 -6.3% $281 / Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Price Changed $144,000 -5.9% $300 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $153,000 +155.0% $319 / Sq Ft
06/20/2017 06/20/17 Sold $60,000 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2016 05/02/16 For Sale $60,000 -- $313 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $302 $82,700 $57,800 $24,900
2023 $302 $67,100 $52,000 $15,100
2022 $260 $59,600 $46,500 $13,100
2021 $254 $49,800 $38,400 $11,400
2020 $228 $49,200 $38,400 $10,800
2019 $206 $49,200 $38,400 $10,800
2018 $206 $46,700 $40,400 $6,300
2017 $468 $46,700 $40,400 $6,300
2016 $196 $44,300 $38,600 $5,700
2015 $358 $26,600 $23,200 $3,400
2014 $358 $38,600 $38,600 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6121394

APN: 465002000731