$244,900

638 E James St Ely, MN 55731

Estimated payment $1,499/month

Total Views 5,970
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$181 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

Charming Two-Story Home Near Schools and Park
This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers timeless charm with modern updates. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors and newer appliances, this home combines comfort and style. Enjoy the convenience of a detached 2-car garage, plus a storage shed — all with brand-new roofs. Some windows have been recently replaced for improved efficiency. Located in a great neighborhood just steps from local schools and a nearby park, this is a perfect place to call home.

Listing Agent

Julian Rasmusson

Z'Up North Realty, Inc. Listed on: 06/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,899

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125x59

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Zuponcichs Add To Ely Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030042000230

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,899

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1350
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • FoundationDimensions: 25X27
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 1350
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt
  • Garage Square Feet: 484

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Power Company: City of Ely

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 696
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-365-6166

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 125X59
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Some Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030042000230
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1899
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1984.0000

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,984 $165,500 $10,300 $155,200
2022 $1,726 $154,300 $9,800 $144,500
2021 $1,654 $129,300 $8,900 $120,400
2020 $1,474 $115,500 $8,900 $106,600
2019 $1,394 $115,500 $8,900 $106,600
2018 $792 $113,800 $8,900 $104,900
2017 $796 $83,900 $8,800 $75,100
2016 $852 $81,000 $8,000 $73,000
2015 $1,589 $81,900 $8,900 $73,000
2014 $1,589 $81,900 $8,900 $73,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $244,900 -3.9% $181 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $254,900 +94.6% $189 / Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Sold $131,000 -2.9% $95 / Sq Ft
04/06/2019 04/06/19 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2018 09/25/18 For Sale $134,900 +12.9% $97 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $119,500 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2017 12/01/17 For Sale $119,500 +16.6% $62 / Sq Ft
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Sold $102,500 -- $80 / Sq Ft
05/23/2015 05/23/15 Pending -- -- --
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $131,000 Northeast Title Company
Warranty Deed $119,900 Northeast Title Company
Deed $102,500 --
Warranty Deed $87,000 Northeast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $133,852 VA
Closed $133,816 VA
Previous Owner $95,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $82,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $61,860 New Conventional
Previous Owner $69,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6734740

NorthstarMLS

APN: 030042000230