NOT LISTED FOR SALE

317 E James St Ely, MN 55731

Estimated Value: $139,000 - $194,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
875 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 30, 2025

Last sale price $155,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $954 / mo

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of May 2025

Quaint one level living on 3 city lots. Established yard fully fenced in with perennials and trees. Storage shed and one stall garage and off-street parking. You are welcomed into this home by a cozy covered front porch that leads into a spacious living room. Wood floors in the living room and bedrooms. Open kitchen to the dining room that leads to a full bathroom and bedroom. The basement offers an additional bathroom, loads of storage and laundry. Experience in town living with a in the woods feel.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Ohlhauser

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 01/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Davis

Canoe Capital Realty, LLC License #MN 40516597

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $723

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030-0350-00410

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$723

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: In Ely, take Central Avenue south to James Street. Turn left on James Street and follow to 317 on the north side of the street.
  • InternetOptions: Cable, Fiber Optic
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-2800
  • Road Maintenance: Public
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • View Type:Pond View: Typical
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Eat-In Kitchen, Plaster Walls, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Fenced Yard - Full, Porch
  • Total One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 875
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Forced Air, Oil
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Basement
  • Property Style: Bungalow
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Bath, Utility Room, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: Full Main Floor, 1/4 Basement
  • Formal Dining: Breakfast Nook
  • Extra Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Kitchen
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Dining Room
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bathroom
  • Room 7: Bonus Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 875
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Storage Shed
  • Road Frontage: City
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Steel
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Driveway - Gravel
  • Garage Capacity: 1

Utilities

  • Power Company: City Of Ely
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 75 x 125
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.21
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light, Level
  • Parcel Number: 030-0350-00410

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 723

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Ohlhauser
Bear Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chad Davis
Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.77%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$163,309

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,309
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Outstanding Balance
$122,907
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$40,402

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,800
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$155,000 Northeast Title
$52,000 Attorney
$52,000 Northeast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $124,000
Previous Owner $46,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $177 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Price Changed $159,900 -5.9% $183 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $169,900 -- $194 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $886 $109,000 $13,500 $95,500
2023 $804 $103,300 $13,000 $90,300
2022 $736 $94,700 $12,400 $82,300
2021 $720 $79,900 $11,300 $68,600
2020 $622 $72,100 $11,300 $60,800
2019 $582 $72,100 $11,300 $60,800
2018 $560 $71,100 $11,300 $59,800
2017 $576 $69,500 $11,100 $58,400
2016 $600 $66,800 $10,100 $56,700
2015 $570 $41,800 $6,800 $35,000
2014 $570 $41,800 $6,800 $35,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Beth Ohlhauser

    Bear Island Realty LLC

    (218) 235-1676

    22 Total Sales

    Beth Ohlhauser
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chad Davis

    Canoe Capital Realty, LLC

    (218) 235-3962

    24 Total Sales

    Chad Davis
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6117659

APN: 030035000410

Minnesota St Louis County Ely 55731

317 E James St, Ely, MN

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