$829,000

3055 van Vac Rd Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $4,805/month

Total Views 32,877
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,688 Sq Ft
$308 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Spa
  • Ranch Style House
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+
  • Multiple Garages
  • Attic

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 Listed on: 09/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,538

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 300
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding
  • Steel Beams
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Multiple Garages
  • Heated Garage
  • Insulated Garage
  • Garage Drain

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dual Heating Fuel
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Mound Septic
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

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

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Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Ely, west on highway 169 to right on County Road 88 1.5 miles to left on Van Vac Road to 3055.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-8689
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: No
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Rocky
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Concrete Block, Frame/Wood, Steel
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1344
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Garage Type: Detached, Multiple
  • Heat: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace, Forced Air
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • Room 10: Storage Room
  • Room 11: Bathroom
  • Room 12: Spa/Sauna
  • Bedroom 3: Bathroom
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel10: Lower
  • RoomLevel11: Lower
  • RoomLevel12: Lower
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Lower
  • RoomLevel9: Lower
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Features: Finished, Walkout, Bath, Bedrooms, Den/Office, Family/Rec Room, Utility Room, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Kitchen, Informal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 2: Bonus Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Dining Room
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Living Room
  • Room 7: Porch
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Room 9: Bonus Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 2688
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 100
  • Waterfront Name: Burntside
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Log, Wood
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Energy Windows, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Features: Attic, Drains, Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation, Slab
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • ParkingFeaturesGarageDimensions: 24 x 48, 24 x 32

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 100 x 300
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.68
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Parcel Number: 465-0270-00460
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Tax Info

  • Tax 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
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