Tons of potential with this charming 2-bedrooms, 1-bath home in the heart of Ely. Yes, it needs a little TLC, but it could be the perfect starter home or investment property. While there’s no garage, you’ll appreciate the spacious 20x15 shed with a metal roof, plus an additional 10x10 metal shed for extra storage. Conveniently located near downtown shopping, the hospital, and the library. Motivated sellers—this one won’t last long!
Sold for $70,000
$70,000
123 W Chapman St, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
1baths
1,329sqft
Residential
Built in 1917
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$71,900 Zestimate®
$53/sqft
$1,458 Estimated rent
Home value
$71,900
$63,000 - $83,000
$1,458/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julian Rasmusson,
z' Up North Realty
Bought with:
NON-MEMBER
Source: Range AOR,MLS#: 148838
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156.25
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168.75
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Area: 175.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 13.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Oil
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Elec. Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Poured
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,318
- Total interior livable area: 1,329 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 989
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Waterfront features: 0 - None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
- Dimensions: 125 x 25
Details
- Parcel number: 030026000300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Shingles, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps: 100
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Sold | $70,000-21.3%$53/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148838 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Contingent | $89,000$67/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121235 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $89,000-11%$67/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148838 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $99,997-8.3%$75/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148838 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $109,000+2080%$82/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6769467 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2001 | Sold | $5,000$4/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456 -12.6% | $73,600 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $522 +20.8% | $69,600 +2.8% |
| 2022 | $432 +18% | $67,700 +19.2% |
| 2021 | $366 | $56,800 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $366 | $50,800 |
| 2019 | $366 +8.3% | $50,800 +0.4% |
| 2018 | $338 +1.8% | $50,600 |
| 2017 | $332 -1.8% | $50,600 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $338 -4.5% | $49,000 +61.2% |
| 2015 | $354 -4.3% | $30,400 |
| 2014 | $370 +7.5% | $30,400 |
| 2013 | $344 +10.2% | $30,400 +7.4% |
| 2012 | $312 +14.9% | $28,300 -41.3% |
| 2011 | $272 -6.5% | $48,200 -8.5% |
| 2010 | $291 | $52,700 |
| 2009 | $291 -8.4% | $52,700 +4.8% |
| 2008 | $317 -3.8% | $50,300 |
| 2007 | $330 +54.4% | $50,300 +9.8% |
| 2006 | $214 -1% | $45,800 +25.8% |
| 2004 | $216 +1.9% | $36,400 +12% |
| 2003 | $212 +6.4% | $32,500 +10.2% |
| 2002 | $199 -4.4% | $29,500 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $208 +14.3% | $27,200 +8.4% |
| 2000 | $182 | $25,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ely-696
Source: Range AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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