$249,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

3168 Wolf Lake Rd Ely, MN 55731

3.5 Acres
$71,143 Price per Acre
152,460 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

7% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Property is near a preserve or public land
  • Panoramic View
  • No HOA
  • Satellite Dish

About This Lot

As of July 2025

Awesome and very private south facing lakeshore parcel on quiet Wolf Lake just 15 miles west of Ely! Large 3.5 acre parcel with approx. 865 feet of pristine shoreline to enjoy! Easy access to the shore down a path from the building site. Property is has a very Ely/Boundary Waters feel with dramatic ledgerock outcrops and views, and a nice level building site established. Mixed mature tree cover and some dramatic elevated views from 2 very cool rocky ridges! Property has a drilled well installed in 2022 that is aprox 325 feet deep, the land is surveyed, and septic approved. Long private quarter mile plus private driveway is a permanent easement through adjoining county land for access and power. Wolf Lake is 289 acres, has a max depth of 28 feet, and has some great fishing for a variety of fish species including walleye, large and smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie, and sunfish! An access to the nearby Burntside River is just down the road, as well as a separate access to Burntside Lake! There is also a large deck at the shoreline to enjoy the spectacular views! If you are looking for great privacy on a quiet lake with great fishing, this is it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Hway

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 05/28/2025

Co-Listed By

Zachary Hway

Bear Island Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Coughlin

Bear Island Realty LLC

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,936

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 865 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Unpaved Streets
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Utilities

  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Deck

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: LOT/LAND
  • Directions: From Ely, travel west on Hwy 169 7 miles to the Wolf Lake Road. Turn right and follow aprox 1.4 miles to property driveway. Turn left and follow to the property.
  • InternetOptions: Satellite
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-2800
  • Renewal Options: Sell Entirely
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 71142.86
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrnt: No
  • Road Maintenance: Private
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Hard, Elevation-Medium
  • Property Sub-Type: Residential
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • Road Frontage: Unpaved, Private
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 865
  • Waterfront Name: Wolf

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel

Utilities

  • Available Utilities: Private Well
  • On Site Utilities: Private Well
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ely #696
  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2025-05-28
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: Irreglur
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 3.5
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Builder Restrictions: None
  • Development Status: Raw Land
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Improvements: Deck
  • Land Improvements: No
  • Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Rolling
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1936

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2025
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Sheets Evan C and Sheets Rachelle R
Bought by
Karrick Robert E and Karrick Ann L
Seller's Agent
Jeff Hway
Bear Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Hway
Bear Island Realty LLC
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$239,000
Views
8

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Bulinski Gregory P
Bought by
Sheets Evan C and Sheets Rachelle R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Bulinski Emery S and Bulinski Dolores P
Bought by
Bulinski Dolores P
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $239,000 Northeast Title
Personal Reps Deed $167,500 Northeast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $151,495 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $249,000 -7.4% --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $269,000 +12.6% --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $239,000 0.0% --
02/02/2025 02/02/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $239,000 -- --
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
2023 $2,024 $246,400 $246,400 $0
2022 $1,872 $246,400 $246,400 $0
2021 $1,802 $187,200 $187,200 $0
2020 $1,750 $187,200 $187,200 $0
2019 $1,708 $187,200 $187,200 $0
2018 $1,600 $185,900 $185,900 $0
2017 $1,638 $176,100 $176,100 $0
2016 $1,924 $176,100 $176,100 $0
2015 $1,952 $207,900 $207,900 $0
2014 $1,930 $207,900 $207,900 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6119629

APN: 465003000754