NOT LISTED FOR SALE

277 Birch Rd Ely, MN 55731

Estimated Value: $339,557 - $606,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$503/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2024

Last sale price $340,000 $378 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,487/month

268 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Beach Access
  • No HOA
  • Docks
  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Frame Window

About This Home

As of July 2024

Charming seasonal 3 BR 1 BA cabin with east facing panaramic views of Birch Lake. The cabin is remote and situated close to the end of the road on 4.2 acres of land and 290' of beautiful shoreline. Open kitchen, dining, and living room with lake views. Large 16 x 12 south facing screen porch off of the dining rm/kitchen and generous front deck off of the living room. Attractive wood walls and accents throughout, bright, cheery, and good storage. Heated with a Jotul wood burning stove. Features outside include a custom built wood fired oven located on a big glacial rock in front of the cabin. A 20' x 11' storage shed with additional attached shed roof wood storage area, dock, drilled well, septic, and power. There is an easement close to the south line starting on the neighbors property; it provides a drivable way down to the lake. A sliver of federal land is on the point, running north to south (located around the SE corner). This is a Perfect place to start your family traditions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish Bulinski

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 08/31/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Julian Rasmusson

Z' Up North Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,642

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 4.2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 430x 347 x 1090 x 290
  • Private Waterfront
  • 290 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Elevated Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Many Trees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Center Hall
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Docks
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include snow removal

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-6111-18045

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,642

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Ely, follow Hwy 1 to Little Cabin Road. Turn onto and follow 2 miles to driveway with gate on the left. If gate is locked use lockbox on the right hand side of the gate to open with provided key. Follow 1.5 miles to subject property.
  • InternetOptions: None
  • Waterfront Info Lake Maximum Depth: 34
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-2800
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: No
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: Association
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Gravel, Hard, Rocky, Shore-Accessible
  • Property Sub-Type: Seasonal
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Reso Association Amenities: Natural Woodwork, Center Hall
  • Amenities Exterior: Dock
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 900
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Bedroom 3: Dining Room
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Main
  • Property Style: Rustic Cabin
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range/Stove, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Basement Material: N/A
  • Basement Style: Posts
  • Bathroom Description: Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: 3 Season Porch
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Free Standing
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Kitchen
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bathroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 8: 3 Season Porch
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 900
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • LakeAcres: 836.35
  • Out Buildings: Storage Shed
  • Road Frontage: Private
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 290
  • Waterfront Name: Birch
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel, Off Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 430x 347 x 1090 x 290
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 4.2
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level
  • Parcel Number: 20-6111-18045
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1642

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2023
Closed on
Jul 19, 2024
Sold by
Terwilliger John and Hansen Sarah
Bought by
Schmit David and Dahlberg Schmit Aasa
Seller's Agent
Trish Bulinski
Bear Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Julian Rasmusson
Z' Up North Realty
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.29%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$452,389

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,389
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.77%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$268,751
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,638
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schmit David $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schmit David $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Sold $340,000 -5.3% $378 / Sq Ft
05/25/2024 05/25/24 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 For Sale $359,000 -- $399 / 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
2025 $1,400 $232,900 $127,700 $105,200
2024 $950 $234,400 $127,700 $106,700
2023 $1,112 $229,600 $122,900 $106,700
2022 $1,572 $243,200 $140,800 $102,400
2021 $1,554 $185,800 $123,700 $62,100
2020 $1,653 $130,500 $123,700 $6,800
2019 $1,574 $124,800 $118,000 $6,800
2018 $1,941 $172,900 $118,000 $54,900
2017 $1,893 $207,900 $155,300 $52,600
2016 $1,924 $208,500 $155,300 $53,200
2015 $1,235 $209,200 $155,300 $53,900
2014 $1,235 $0 $0 $0
2013 $1,191 $0 $0 $0
2012 $1,265 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6110381

APN: 20-6111-18045