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    • $299,000

    118 E James St, Ely, MN 55731

    3beds
    1,882sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $292,100 Zestimate®
    $159/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful hardwood floorsVintage brick wood-burning fireplaceDeep single-stall attached garageFormal dining roomOversized bedroomsPerennials lilacs and hostasRock retaining wall
    This charming Colonial/Tudor home is now on the market, ready for its next owner. It offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, beautiful hardwood floors, and a pine-paneled den with built-in cabinets, all set on a 75 x 125-foot lot. The large, window-filled living area is accented by a vintage brick, wood-burning fireplace, while the formal dining room, easily reached from the kitchen, is perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. The kitchen opens into a 9 x 6 sunroom overlooking a landscaped backyard with private southern exposure. Upstairs, oversized bedrooms and a full bath highlight the home’s classic 1930s design. There’s also a spacious 12 x 29 area with a 6 x 12 wing, an attic area that could be finished for extra space. The yard features a rock retaining wall, a wishing well with a water feature, and an outdoor rock fireplace, with stones collected from across the country. A Finnish type of dry sauna offers a great place to relax from a busy day! A deep, single-stall attached garage and extended driveway, offers a great off-street parking, and newly fenced yard add privacy and leisure, complemented by perennials, lilacs, and hostas. Located in a quiet Ely neighborhood, this home is full of original character and close to all Ely has to offer!
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    Listed by:

    Jerry Fink 218-343-1318,

    Canoe Capital Realty, LLC

    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124606MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Closets, Hardwood flooring, Ample Closets
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 187 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 17
      Bedroom
      • Description: Hardwood Flooring
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 172.5 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.5 x 15
      Bedroom
      • Description: Hardwood Flooring
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 11
      Bathroom
      • Description: Full Bath
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 70 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7 x 10
      Dining room
      • Description: Hardwood Flooring Formal Dining area
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 195 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 15
      Kitchen
      • Description: Open to the sunroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12
      Living room
      • Description: Brick Wood burning Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 260 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 20
      Loft
      • Description: With a 6 x 12 L, insulated and ready for an update of your choosing!
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 348 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 29
      Office
      • Description: Hardwood flooring, built in cabinets
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 126 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 14
      Sun room
      • Description: Sunny Solarium area
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 54 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6 x 9
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Propane
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Natural Woodwork, Foyer-Entrance
      • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
      • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,882 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,882
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Water Feature, Rain Gutters
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 75 x 125
      Details
      • Foundation area: 928
      • Parcel number: 030007000120

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Composition, Frame/Wood
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      Condition
      • Previously Owned
      • Year built: 1939

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: City Of Ely
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Fiber Optic

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ely

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $159/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $213,500
      • Annual tax amount: $2,826
      • Date on market: 4/19/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 76 days

        Estimated market value

        $292,100

        $277,000 - $307,000

        $1,757/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/22/2026Pending sale$299,000$159/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124606 Report a problem
        5/21/2026Listed for sale$299,000$159/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124606 Report a problem
        5/13/2026Pending sale$299,000$159/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124606 Report a problem
        4/19/2026Listed for sale$299,000+30.3%$159/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124606 Report a problem
        6/21/2022Sold$229,500$122/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6102561 Report a problem
        5/6/2022Pending sale$229,500$122/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6102561 Report a problem
        5/3/2022Listed for sale$229,500$122/sqft
        Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6102561 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,664 +30.5%$213,500 +5.7%
        2023$2,042 +22.6%$202,000 +34.3%
        2022$1,666 +16.7%$150,400 +19.1%
        2021$1,428 $126,300 +11.5%
        2020$1,428 $113,300
        2019$1,428 +21.8%$113,300 +10%
        2018$1,172 -13.2%$103,000
        2017$1,350 +15.2%$103,000 +3.7%
        2016$1,172 -0.8%$99,300 +32%
        2015$1,182 -8.8%$75,200
        2014$1,296 +8.3%$75,200
        2013$1,196 -11.4%$75,200 -8.2%
        2012$1,351 +18.1%$81,900 -26.7%
        2011$1,144 -7.3%$111,700 -8.3%
        2010$1,233 $121,800
        2009$1,233 +17.5%$121,800 +18.4%
        2008$1,050 -2.4%$102,900
        2007$1,075 +44.1%$102,900 +11.4%
        2006$746 -0.1%$92,400 +18.5%
        2004$747 +5%$78,000 +12.1%
        2003$711 +12.3%$69,600 +10%
        2002$634 -8.2%$63,300 +8.6%
        2001$690 +31.6%$58,300 +8.6%
        2000$524 $53,700
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        Neighborhood: 55731

        Getting around

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        Somewhat Walkable
        32 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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