Escape to the authentic Northwoods in this classic log cabin retreat, nestled in a peaceful wooded setting on the shores of highly sought-after Farm Lake—part of the White Iron Chain of Lakes with direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin features a main-floor bedroom and a cozy loft above. The living room is warmed by a wood stove, adding to the rustic charm and comfort. A lakeside three-season porch, lined with windows, offers the perfect place to relax and unwind. Step outside to your private dock—ideal for swimming, fishing, or launching your next paddling adventure. This property offers the perfect blend of Northwoods character, natural beauty, seclusion, and lakefront living—all just minutes from downtown Ely, MN.
Sold for $460,000
$460,000
13436 Bear Paw Trail, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
721sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
1.18 Acres Lot
$470,300 Zestimate®
$638/sqft
$1,402 Estimated rent
Home value
$470,300
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Private dockCozy loftRustic charm and comfortLakeside three-season porchWooded setting
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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:
Lori Schulze, MN 20443772
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6120960
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Season Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 16
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 22
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 721 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 721
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Rocky, Shore-Accessible)
- Body of water: Farm
- Frontage length: 212.69
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Dimensions: 212 x 294
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Many Trees, High, BWCA Access
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 572
- Parcel number: 28637833170
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Log Home
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
- Water: Drilled
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $638/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $406,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,793
- Date on market: 7/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $460,000-7.8%$638/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120960 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$692/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120960 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$692/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120960 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,793 +18.2% | $406,200 -0.6% |
| 2024 | $2,363 +10.7% | $408,800 +16.6% |
| 2023 | $2,135 +0.8% | $350,600 +58.1% |
| 2022 | $2,118 +2.1% | $221,800 |
| 2021 | $2,075 +0.5% | $221,800 |
| 2020 | $2,064 -18.9% | $221,800 -7.9% |
| 2018 | $2,546 +10.8% | $240,700 -3.6% |
| 2017 | $2,298 +0% | $249,700 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $2,297 +0.1% | $230,500 -0.3% |
| 2015 | $2,295 | $231,200 |
| 2014 | $2,295 +2.1% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,248 +3.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,181 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | $2,209 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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