$400,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

3872 Mud Creek Rd Ely, MN 55731

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
40 Acres

Recently Sold

$463 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Island Location
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Experience true Northwoods living at Ely Log Cabin, a hand-built log home set on 40 private acres just 15 minutes from downtown Ely and nearby 2 Minnesota state parks. This 864 sq ft off-grid cabin offers modern comforts including a 3/4 indoor bathroom with a flushing toilet and shower (full well and septic), solar power, and WiFi — a rare find for an off-grid property. The main cabin features vaulted ceilings, a Jøtul gas fireplace, an efficient kitchen setup with propane cooktop and fridge, and a sleeping loft with two queen beds overlooking the forest valley. A second structure, the Dovetail Cabin, offers additional sleeping space or studio potential, with its own road access and outhouse. Enjoy peaceful forest views, bird sounds, and miles of private hiking trails right on the property. This is a true retreat surrounded by nature, with easy access to nearby lakes and outdoor recreation. Wolves have been heard howling and grouse, deer, and even bear sightings aren’t uncommon on this incredible land with huge cliff faces and a creek right on the 40 acres.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Larson

Wildwoods Land Company Listed on: 05/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember NONMEMBER

Nonmember Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,229

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1320 x 1320
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Elevated Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Unpaved Streets
  • Many Trees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Woodwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Mound Septic
  • Private Sewer
  • Fiber Optics Available

Additional Features

  • Island Location
  • Bunk House

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 317-0010-01740

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,229

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Estimated Wooded Acres: 39
  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Go East of Ely 11 miles on Hwy. 169 turn right (North) on Mud Creek Road, Drive 1.5 miles driveway is on your left, Fire Number 3872.
  • InternetOptions: Fiber Optic
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-3665
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 462.96
  • PropAdjoinsPublicLand: Yes
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: Public
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Twp Number: 62
  • View Type:Pond View: Valley, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Ada Features: Doors 36”+, Door Lever Handles
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Patio
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Log Home
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 864
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Radiant, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Upper
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • Property Style: Log
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Basement Material: N/A
  • Basement Style: Crawl Space
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Free Standing
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: No
  • Bathroom 1: Great Room
  • Bathroom 2: Bathroom
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 1.25 - 1.75 Story
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 864
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Bunkhouse, Other Buildings
  • Road Frontage: County, Unpaved
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Log
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Double Glazed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Driveway - Gravel

Utilities

  • Power Company: None
  • Sewer: Private, Mound
  • Water: Private, Drilled

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2025-05-08
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 1320 x 1320
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 40
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy, High, Level, Rolling, See Remarks, Island/Peninsula
  • Parcel Number: 317-0010-01740

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1229

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Wales Benjamin M and Wales Addie M
Bought by
Brandner David and Block Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Mark Larson
Wildwoods Land Company
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
Nonmember Office
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
3.92%
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-56.00%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,746
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$74,828

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Caine Nicholas K and Caine Tara J
Bought by
Wales Addie M and Wales Benjamin M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2006
Sold by
Caine Amanda J
Bought by
Caine Nicholas K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 Northeast Title
Warranty Deed $125,000 Northshore Title Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $249,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $51,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $99,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $400,000 +3.9% $463 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $384,900 -- $445 / 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
2023 $1,254 $118,200 $66,000 $52,200
2022 $1,330 $118,200 $66,000 $52,200
2021 $1,168 $112,100 $59,900 $52,200
2020 $1,302 $101,400 $53,800 $47,600
2019 $1,156 $109,800 $56,100 $53,700
2018 $1,188 $99,600 $50,700 $48,900
2017 $1,182 $99,700 $50,800 $48,900
2016 $1,164 $100,700 $51,800 $48,900
2015 $1,046 $91,700 $49,400 $42,300
2014 $1,046 $91,700 $49,400 $42,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6119178

APN: 317001001740