NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Birch Ln Ely, MN 55731

Estimated Value: $626,000 - $732,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,392 Sq Ft
$482/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2024

Last sale price $650,000 $467 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,779/month

237 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • Docks
  • Heated Floors
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2024

Amazing views are captured from this easy living 1 level home. Quality built 2 bedroom, 2 bath with open concept living, dining, and kitchen. Tile flooring, tongue and groove, and Kuuma wood burning fireplace is the main feature in the great room. The best spot is the all-season front porch offering expansive lake views. Or – to be one with nature, step out onto the lake side deck for additional over the top amazing views! Master bedroom with attached ¾ bath and additional bedroom and bath – all on the main level. In floor heating to keep your toes warm! Oversized garage that is insulated and heated. Back-up generator. Beautifully maintained landscaping, easy trail to the lake, permanent dock, fantastic ledgerock outcroppings, fire pit area, and all-around great shoreline. Oversized parcel with 11+/- acres, 540+/- feet of private shoreline, and plenty of Federal lands surrounding for added recreational opportunities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Yahnke

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 06/15/2023

Co-Listed By

Kate Davies

Bear Island Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Hway

Bear Island Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,034

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 11 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 440 x 1060
  • Private Waterfront
  • 540 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Elevated Lot
  • Many Trees

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,392 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Heated Floors

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Community Details

  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-6111-07940

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,034

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: South on Hwy 1 from Ely for 8 miles, then turn right onto Forest Route 429/Little Lake Road. Continue for 2 miles, then turn left to gated road (Birch Road). Proceed 1.3 miles to property.
  • InternetOptions: Satellite
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-2800
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 466.95
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: Association
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Rocky
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Ada Features: No Stairs Internal
  • Air Conditioner: Wall
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Eat-In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Center Island, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceilings, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Dock, Patio, Porch
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1392
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Baseboard, In Floor, Wood, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • Property Style: Traditional
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Basement Material: N/A
  • Basement Style: None
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Master, Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Kitchen, Combine with Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Master Bedroom
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: 4 Season Porch
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 1392
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Road Frontage: Private
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 540
  • Waterfront Name: Birch
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Energy Windows, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel
  • Garage Capacity: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly

Association/Amenities

  • FeesAssociationFeeAmount: 250

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2023-07-19
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 440 x 1060
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 11
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy, High
  • Parcel Number: 20-6111-07940
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3034

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2023
Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Gulbrandson Kristie and Gulbrandson Lynn
Bought by
Anderson Timothy and Anderson Janis
Seller's Agent
Anna Yahnke
Bear Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Hway
Bear Island Realty LLC
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.7%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$651,183

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,183
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2016
Sold by
Gulbrandson Kristie J and Gulbrandson Kristie Bjoraker
Bought by
Gulbrandson Kristie J and Gulbrandson Lynn S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2016
Sold by
Bjoraker Craig M
Bought by
Gulbrandson Lynn S and Gulbrandson Kristie Bjoraker
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Anderson Timothy $650,000 --
Gulbrandson Kristie J -- All American Title Company
Gulbrandson Lynn S -- All American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Sold $650,000 -3.7% $467 / Sq Ft
02/07/2024 02/07/24 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 For Sale $675,000 -- $485 / 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 $1,948 $526,000 $201,100 $324,900
2023 $2,158 $521,600 $192,900 $328,700
2022 $2,718 $518,100 $191,800 $326,300
2021 $2,605 $376,600 $167,300 $209,300
2020 $2,826 $359,300 $167,300 $192,000
2019 $2,437 $323,900 $159,100 $164,800
2018 $2,739 $323,900 $159,100 $164,800
2017 $2,648 $352,200 $229,400 $122,800
2016 $3,331 $353,500 $229,400 $124,100
2015 $3,282 $354,900 $229,400 $125,500
2014 $3,282 $0 $0 $0
2013 $3,226 $0 $0 $0
2012 $3,381 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6108802

APN: 20-6111-07940