This immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was completely renovated and features new flooring, paint, doors, windows, trim, propane heating system, plumbing, updated electrical and high efficiency washer and dryer. There is a full basement with workshop, shower and plenty of storage room. The home sits on a large corner lot with large pines, apple trees, a cherry tree, established vegetable garden and brand new cedar fence. Large 2-stall detached garage. Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained, this home is move-in ready. Brokered And Advertised By: Bear Island Land Co., Inc Listing Agent: Kate Davies
Sold for $220,000
$220,000
1249 E Madison St, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
2baths
2,940sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1920
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$220,600 Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$1,883 Estimated rent
Home value
$220,600
$192,000 - $251,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 030020001655
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $75/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,412
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $220,000+77.4%$75/sqft |
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| 4/21/2014 | Sold | $124,000-6.7%$42/sqft |
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| 12/12/2013 | Listing removed | $132,900$45/sqft |
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| 11/24/2013 | Price change | $132,900-5%$45/sqft |
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| 8/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $139,900+3.7%$48/sqft |
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| 10/17/2012 | Listing removed | $134,900$46/sqft |
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| 10/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $134,900+3.8%$46/sqft |
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| 4/30/2010 | Sold | $130,000+136.4%$44/sqft |
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| 9/25/2003 | Sold | $55,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,412 +0.7% | $135,500 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $1,402 +26.5% | $128,400 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $1,108 +20.4% | $117,000 +18.8% |
| 2021 | $920 | $98,500 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $920 | $88,400 |
| 2019 | $920 +45.1% | $88,400 +16.6% |
| 2018 | $634 -26.5% | $75,800 |
| 2017 | $862 +36% | $75,800 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $634 -2.8% | $73,000 +60.4% |
| 2015 | $652 -57.3% | $45,500 +17% |
| 2014 | $1,528 +198.1% | $38,900 |
| 2013 | $513 +3.4% | $38,900 +4% |
| 2012 | $496 +12.1% | $37,400 -41.3% |
| 2011 | $442 -57.6% | $63,700 -6.9% |
| 2010 | $1,043 | $68,400 |
| 2009 | $1,043 -7.9% | $68,400 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $1,133 -1.5% | $69,700 |
| 2007 | $1,150 +23.6% | $69,700 +11.7% |
| 2006 | $931 +9.7% | $62,400 +32.2% |
| 2004 | $848 +158% | $47,200 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $329 +16.7% | $42,100 +9.9% |
| 2002 | $282 -10.9% | $38,300 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $316 +45.6% | $35,300 +9.6% |
| 2000 | $217 | $32,200 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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