NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9222 Birch Lake Rd Ely, MN 55731

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $260,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$296/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 10, 2019

Last sale price $121,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,342/month

165 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • 20 Acre Lot
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Memorial High School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2019

Enjoy this cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home as a year round residence or as an Ely cabin. 20 diverse acres with great access off of a county maintained road. Bright open living area with newer UL approved wood stove and built in bookshelves. The two bedrooms have tongue & groove pine walls. The eat-in kitchen features wood cabinets, included appliances, and convenient access out to the new back deck where one might dine and view the abundant wildlife. Newer remodeled full bath with stackable washer & dryer and laminate flooring throughout. Low maintenance exterior with vinyl siding & metal roof. The property also features a wood shed, 20 x 30 bunkhouse, well, septic, and fire pit. The East property line adjoins huge amounts of Federal and State land. Little Lake is a short mile away for fishing enjoyment. A private, quiet, piece of woods & home to make your own. 5 cords of firewood are included to keep your family warm and cozy this winter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish Bulinski

Bear Island Realty LLC Listed on: 05/02/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Schulze

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $964

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 20 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 600 x 1320
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Elevated Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Unpaved Streets
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Panoramic Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Farming

  • Bunk House

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Water Filtration System
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 610-0010-01560

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$964

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Ely, travel Hwy 21 approximately 8 miles to Co. Rd. 120. Turn left on Co. Rd. 120 and follow to Birch Lake Road. Turn right and follow to Fire #9222 on the left.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-365-2800
  • Road Maintenance: Public
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • View Type:Pond View: Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Air Conditioner: Window
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Eat-In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Main Floor Laundry, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Dog Run, Fenced Yard - Partial
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 800
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Space/Wall Heater, Wood, Oil
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • Reso Roof: Metal
  • Bedroom 3: Master Bedroom
  • TotalBedrooms: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • Property Style: Bungalow
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Basement Material: N/A
  • Basement Style: Crawl Space, None
  • Bathroom 1 Level: main
  • Bathroom Description: Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Free Standing
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Kitchen
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bathroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 800
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Storage Shed, Bunkhouse
  • Road Frontage: County, Unpaved
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Driveway - Gravel

Utilities

  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Private

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ely #696

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 600 x 1320
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 20
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Low Land, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level
  • Parcel Number: 610-0010-01560

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 964

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2019
Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Elliott Russell D and Elliott Gretchen Tofft
Bought by
Buecksler Casey and Buecksler Sarah
Seller's Agent
Trish Bulinski
Bear Island Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lori Schulze
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
List Price
$121,000
Sold Price
$121,000
Current Estimated Value
$236,736

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,736
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.71%
Original Mortgage
$108,900
Outstanding Balance
$96,011
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2015
Sold by
Tofft Elliott Russell D and Tofft Elliott Gretchen
Bought by
Tofft Elliott Russell D and Tofft Elliott Gretchen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Tofft Elliott Russell D and Tofft Elliott Gretchen
Bought by
Tofft Elliott Russell D and Tofft Elliott Gretchen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2003
Sold by
Elliott Russell D and Elliott Gretchen T
Bought by
Tofft Elliott Russell D and Tofft Elliott Gretchen
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Buecksler Casey $121,000 Northeast Title Company
Tofft Elliott Russell D -- Attorney
Tofft Elliott Russell D -- None Available
Tofft Elliott Russell D -- None Available
Tofft Elliott Russell D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buecksler Casey $108,900
Previous Owner Tofft Elliott Russell D $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/10/2019 12/10/19 Sold $121,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
10/14/2019 10/14/19 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2019 05/02/19 For Sale $121,000 -- $151 / 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
2024 $1,226 $185,200 $78,100 $107,100
2023 $1,226 $162,600 $69,900 $92,700
2022 $1,276 $148,700 $64,400 $84,300
2021 $762 $120,600 $54,600 $66,000
2020 $994 $96,600 $54,600 $42,000
2019 $1,024 $96,600 $54,600 $42,000
2018 $1,310 $102,000 $60,000 $42,000
2017 $1,268 $102,000 $60,000 $42,000
2016 $658 $99,100 $62,200 $36,900
2015 $633 $70,100 $44,900 $25,200
2014 $633 $70,100 $44,900 $25,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Trish Bulinski

    Bear Island Realty LLC

    (218) 349-5595

    135 Total Sales

    Trish Bulinski
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  • Lori Schulze

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lori Schulze

    Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

    (218) 343-1787

    125 Total Sales

    Lori Schulze
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6082507

APN: 610001001560

Minnesota St Louis County Ely 55731

9222 Birch Lake Rd, Ely, MN

Not Listed for Sale

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