$799,000
$96K PRICE DROP

3055 van Vac Rd Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $4,703/month

Total Views 68,560
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,688 Sq Ft
$297 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+

About This Home

Nestled on the Southwest Shore of Burntside Lake, this updated ranch-style rambler offers stunning views and a peaceful retreat. The 1,344 square foot home features a paved driveway and two spacious garages: a 24 x 40 garage from 1978 with a heated work area, and a barn-style 24 x 32 garage from 2014 with a cold storage loft, heating, and electricity. Inside, the main level includes a 6 x 5 entry leading to a kitchen and dining area. A 12 x 18 media room with a stone fireplace provides a cozy escape. The primary bedroom measures 11 x 18 and has ample closet space, with a stylish full bath nearby. The inviting living area boasts a rock fireplace and western views of the lake, while an 8 x 24 covered porch offers a great outdoor space. The lower-level features heated tile flooring, a laundry room, a 6 x 8 tiled bath with a shower, and access to a cedar sauna. There’s also an 11 x 13 bonus room ready for egress window installation, and a 14 x 16 bedroom with a walkout feature. With 100 feet of lakeshore and a 10 x 20 covered boat port, this property is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. Additional storage includes a log-sided structure and a 1.75-story barn-style garage built in 2024, with heating and a cold storage loft. Surrounded by trees for privacy, this home is a hidden gem on Burntside Lake.

Listing Agent

Jerry Fink

Canoe Capital Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: Listed on: 09/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,538

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 29,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 300

Parking

  • 2

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 465-0270-00460

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,538

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0.68 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Ely, west on highway 169 to right on County Road 88 1.5 miles to left on Van Vac Road to 3055.
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 100 x 300
  • Water Body Name: Burntside
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LSA30218
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1344
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Energy Windows, Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Log, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
  • Water Source: Private, Drilled

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Parcel Number: 465-0270-00460

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5538

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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 $5,306 $543,000 $226,600 $316,400
2023 $5,306 $519,800 $222,400 $297,400
2022 $4,346 $436,900 $189,400 $247,500
2021 $4,652 $377,100 $161,400 $215,700
2020 $3,998 $377,100 $161,400 $215,700
2019 $622 $377,100 $161,400 $215,700
2018 $616 $377,400 $161,400 $216,000
2017 $624 $377,400 $161,400 $216,000
2016 $698 $377,400 $161,400 $216,000
2015 $428 $60,700 $28,700 $32,000
2014 $428 $60,500 $28,500 $32,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/13/2026 01/13/26 Price Changed $799,000 -3.6% $297 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Price Changed $829,000 -7.3% $308 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 For Sale $894,500 -- $333 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed Of Distribution -- Dahlberg Law Office
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jerry Fink

Canoe Capital Realty, LLC

(218) 250-3284

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Born and raised in Ely, and spending his entire life here, no one knows the Ely Area better. Jerry and his wife Linda are the parents of three grown boys and Nine Grandchildren.
Coming from a musical background, Jerry founded the Ely Klown Band in 1991, a non-profit community spirited marching band formed to raise money for needy children and to favorably represent Ely, Minnesota throughout the Northland. In September 2010, Jerry was inducted into the MId-America Hall of Fame along with

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MLS Number: 6121676

APN: 465027000460

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