$230,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2026

638 E James St Ely, MN 55731

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

$170 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julian Rasmusson

Z'Up North Realty, Inc. Listed on: 04/01/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-RMLS NON-RMLS

Non-MLS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,025

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 125x59
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 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

$2,025

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family
  • Cooling System: None
  • Outside Features: Vinyl, Wood
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 1350
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Fuel: Oil

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 2183656166

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 125X59
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Light
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Frame

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030042000230
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2025
  • TaxWithAssessments: 2110

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2026
Closed on
Apr 27, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julian Rasmusson
Z'Up North Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
NON-RMLS NON-RMLS
Non-MLS
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-48.53%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2018
Closed on
May 15, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Wendy Johnson
Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
NON-MEMBER
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$131,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.44%
Original Mortgage
$133,816
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2017
Closed on
Dec 15, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kerry Davis
Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Johnson
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
List Price
$119,500
Sold Price
$119,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$95,920
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2015
Closed on
Jul 2, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Wendy Johnson
Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Kerry Davis
Canoe Capital Realty LLC
Sold Price
$102,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$82,000
Interest Rate
4.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
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
$69,600
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $230,000 Northeast 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

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

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $230,000 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $230,000 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/17/2026 04/17/26 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2026 04/06/26 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2026 04/01/26 Price Changed $230,000 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Sale $230,000 -3.0% $170 / Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Sale $237,000 +80.9% $176 / Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Sold $131,000 -2.9% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
05/23/2015 05/23/15 Pending -- -- --
Source: NorthstarMLS

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 $2,110 $175,000 $10,700 $164,300
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

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 7044814

NorthstarMLS

APN: 030042000230

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