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Sold for $275,000
  • $275,000

    118 E James St, Ely, MN 55731

    3beds
    1,882sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $275,100 Zestimate®
    $146/sqft
    $1,778 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $275,100

    $261,000 - $289,000

    $1,778/mo

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    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

    Bought with:

    Heather Franciskovich, MN 40675808

    Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

    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

    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: $146/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $213,500
    • Annual tax amount: $2,826
    • Date on market: 4/19/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 54 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/3/2026Sold$275,000-8%$146/sqft
    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124606 Report a problem
    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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 55731

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