Ely, MN – Romberg Acres Opportunity! Bring your vision and tools to this spacious 3+ bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch-style home in the highly sought-after Romberg Acres neighborhood of Ely. Built in 1994, this property offers over 3,000 sq ft of finished living space on a beautiful 1.38-acre lot with towering white pines. Though in need of updating and repairs, the home provides a fantastic layout and lots of space. Enter through the attached garage into the lower level, where you’ll find a large family room with fireplace and a generous wet bar, bonus rooms, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, the main floor features an open floor plan with a vaulted-ceiling living room and propane fireplace, a primary suite with attached bath, another full bath, additional bedrooms, and main floor laundry for convenience. The elevated setting on a wooded hill provides a sense of privacy while keeping you close to town conveniences. With its desirable location, generous square footage, and attractive lot, this property represents a rare chance to build equity and create your dream home. Priced significantly below the tax-assessed value—don’t miss out on this investment opportunity in Ely’s Romberg Acres!
Sold for $205,000
$205,000
1280 Heather St, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
3,048sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
1.38 Acres Lot
$210,200 Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$2,931 Estimated rent
Home value
$210,200
$181,000 - $244,000
$2,931/mo
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Propane fireplaceSense of privacyFantastic layoutRanch-style homeOpen floor planGenerous wet barMain floor laundry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lori Schulze 218-343-1787,
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely,
Heather Franciskovich 218-235-3895,
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Bought with:
Joseph Tome, WI 60567 - 90
Grand Properties
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6121885
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Family room
- Description: Wet bar
- Level: Basement
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 24
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Heating
- Boiler, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Doors: Patio Door
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Den/Office,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,048 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,524
- Finished area below ground: 1,524
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 1.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 300
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Parcel number: 465023500250
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Drilled
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $205,000+14.5%$67/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121885 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $179,000$59/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121885 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Contingent | $179,000$59/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121885 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $179,000-10.1%$59/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121885 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000$65/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121885 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,338 +4.8% | $268,500 -5% |
| 2023 | $2,230 +0.5% | $282,600 +12.6% |
| 2022 | $2,220 +11.6% | $250,900 +9.5% |
| 2021 | $1,990 | $229,200 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $1,990 | $211,500 |
| 2019 | $1,990 +14% | $211,500 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $1,746 -0.9% | $197,400 |
| 2017 | $1,762 +0.9% | $197,400 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $1,746 +11.9% | $180,200 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $1,560 +2.1% | $170,400 +9% |
| 2014 | $1,528 -0.2% | $156,300 -1.1% |
| 2013 | $1,531 +4.4% | $158,100 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $1,466 +23.8% | $160,300 -10% |
| 2011 | $1,184 -10.1% | $178,100 -7.4% |
| 2010 | $1,317 | $192,400 |
| 2009 | $1,317 +4.2% | $192,400 +11.3% |
| 2008 | $1,264 -6.9% | $172,800 +2.2% |
| 2007 | $1,357 +33.7% | $169,100 +4.1% |
| 2006 | $1,015 -27% | $162,400 +2.3% |
| 2004 | $1,391 +2.2% | $158,800 +4.9% |
| 2003 | $1,361 +20.5% | $151,400 +10% |
| 2002 | $1,129 -27.4% | $137,600 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $1,555 +8.1% | $126,800 +8.5% |
| 2000 | $1,439 | $116,900 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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