$222,500
$4K PRICE INCREASE

4996 Big Lake Rd Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $1,281/month

Total Views 5,850
2 Beds
1 Bath
400 Sq Ft
$556 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

Big Lake Common Interest Community, investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin features an open living, kitchen and dining area with 2 adjacent bedrooms and a 3⁄4 bath. Deck overlooking the lake. Big Lake is a recreational development lake, 1900 acres with a maximum depth of 22 ft. Excellent fishing. For your private use and enjoyment and also requires rentals. Owner can use for 2 specific dates of their choice. Rentals managed by an on-site well established management company. General maintenance taken care of as part of the income split. Includes a newer pontoon boat for you and renters to use. The cabin is completely furnished and well cared for.

Listing Agent

Lisa Poppenhagen

Ely Realty Brokerage Phone: Listed on: 04/16/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $947

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110 x 75
  • Private Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Zoning described as Residential-Rec Business

Parking

  • No Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Living Room
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Shared Water Source
  • Shared Sewer

Community Details

  • Association fees include dock maintenance, shared amenities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 629-0032-00040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$947

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: East from Ely on 169, 1 mile, turn left on Co Rd 88, follow to Echo Trail. Follow Echo Trail about 18 miles to Big Lake Lodge.
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Property Sub Type: Seasonal
  • Property Type: Residential
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.18
  • Lot Size: 110 X 75
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Body Name: Big Lake
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LSA31819
  • Co List Office Phone: 218-349-0515
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LSA31819
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Living Area: 400
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • LSA_Foreclosure: No
  • LSA_Auction: No
  • LSA_ManagementCompany: ***
  • LSA_LeasedLand: Owned
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Vinyl Windows
  • LSA_MainFloorBedroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • LSA_WaterfrontAccess: Private

Garage/Parking

  • LSA_GarageType: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Shared
  • Cooling: None
  • Water Source: Shared

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 3000
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Dock Maintenance, Shared Amenities

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Louis County #2142

Lot Info

  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Parcel Number: 629-0032-00040
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Rec Business

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 947

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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 $1,152 $86,500 $71,700 $14,800
2023 $1,072 $84,000 $69,200 $14,800
2022 $1,088 $81,100 $67,000 $14,100
2021 $1,100 $81,100 $67,000 $14,100
2020 $1,100 $82,300 $67,000 $15,300
2019 $1,086 $82,300 $67,000 $15,300
2018 $1,102 $82,300 $67,000 $15,300
2017 $1,482 $82,300 $67,000 $15,300
2016 $1,700 $121,900 $109,300 $12,600
2015 $1,728 $139,700 $125,700 $14,000
2014 $1,728 $139,700 $125,700 $14,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/18/2026 06/18/26 Price Changed $222,500 +1.6% $556 / Sq Ft
04/16/2026 04/16/26 For Sale $219,000 +9.5% $548 / Sq Ft
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Sold $200,000 0.0% $500 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/19/2022 02/19/22 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 For Sale $200,000 -- $500 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $3,000 Northwest Title
Warranty Deed $400,000 Northwest Title
Corporate Deed $310,000 Northeast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $279,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6124548

APN: 629003200040

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