Set in a quiet, protected bay on beautiful Shagawa Lake, this charming year-round lake home offers a rare blend of privacy, convenience, and unique Northwoods amenities—just minutes from downtown Ely and adjacent to Trezona Trail that any nature or sport enthusiast would cherish. This home features a warm, inviting cabin feel with northwest facing picture windows that bring natural light and amazing lake views. Highlights include a main level bedroom and bath, second bedroom and bath upstairs, main floor laundry, in floor heat, efficient propane stove and an attached sunroom for year-round enjoyment. The kitchen has updated countertops, farmhouse sink, and newer appliances. Outside, enjoy stunning sunsets and dancing northern lights in a fenced yard. Waterfront amenities including a reconfigurable Tommy Dock and a rare MN DNR–approved floatplane ramp making this property ideal for aviation enthusiasts, especially with Shagawa Lake offering seaplane access and app-based U.S. Customs clearance. Additional features include city water and sewer, an asphalt driveway, a heated two-car garage with upstairs bonus room. Easy to winterize, this property is perfect for full-time living, a seasonal retreat, or a fly-in getaway on one of Ely’s most desirable lakes.
Sold for $626,000
$626,000
1471 N Pioneer Rd, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
1,258sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.5 Acres Lot
$609,300 Zestimate®
$498/sqft
$1,969 Estimated rent
Home value
$609,300
$579,000 - $640,000
$1,969/mo
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Warm inviting cabin feelFarmhouse sinkNorthwest facing picture windowsNewer appliancesUpdated countertopsMain floor laundryAsphalt driveway
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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:
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Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6123524
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Dining room
- Description: Combined with Kitchen and Living Area
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Living room
- Description: Open Living with Kitchen and Dining
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 26
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 23
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s), In Floor Heat, Propane, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceilings, Foyer-Entrance
- Doors: Patio Door
- Windows: Energy Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,258
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Asphalt, Detached, Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation, Slab
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Hard, Sand, Shore-Accessible, Shore-Beach, Shore-Vegetation)
- Body of water: Shagawa
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 207 x 100
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Landscaped, Tree Coverage - Medium, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed, Loafing Shed
- Foundation area: 1092
- Parcel number: 030017000021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $626,000-0.6%$498/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6123524 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Pending sale | $630,000$501/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6123524 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Contingent | $630,000$501/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6123524 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $630,000+133.3%$501/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6123524 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2017 | Sold | $270,000-2.8%$215/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6026760 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2017 | Pending sale | $277,750$221/sqft |
Source: Z' Up North Realty #6026760 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2017 | Price change | $277,750-1.8%$221/sqft |
Source: Z' Up North Realty #6026760 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $282,750-15.5%$225/sqft |
Source: Z' Up North Realty #6026760 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2013 | Listing removed | $334,500$266/sqft |
Source: Wildwoods Land Company #6000651 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2013 | Price change | $334,500-4.2%$266/sqft |
Source: Wildwoods Land Company #6000651 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $349,000-4.9%$277/sqft |
Source: Wildwoods Land Company #6000651 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Listing removed | $367,000$292/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #31162 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $367,000-10.9%$292/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #31162 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2010 | Listing removed | $412,000$328/sqft |
Source: BWCA Real Estate #27878 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2010 | Listed for sale | $412,000+40.6%$328/sqft |
Source: BWCA Real Estate #27878 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2009 | Sold | $293,000$233/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2007 | Sold | $293,000$233/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,086 +2% | $348,700 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $4,984 +19.8% | $344,200 +13.3% |
| 2022 | $4,160 -1.7% | $303,700 +21.1% |
| 2021 | $4,230 | $250,700 |
| 2020 | $4,230 | $250,700 |
| 2019 | $4,230 +14% | $250,700 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $3,712 -10.2% | $230,600 |
| 2017 | $4,132 +11.3% | $230,600 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $3,712 +21.7% | $213,000 -9% |
| 2015 | $3,050 -12.7% | $234,100 |
| 2014 | $3,492 -4.1% | $234,100 |
| 2013 | $3,640 +2.6% | $234,100 +4% |
| 2012 | $3,547 +27.6% | $225,100 -6.5% |
| 2011 | $2,780 -15% | $240,700 -5.6% |
| 2010 | $3,269 | $254,900 |
| 2009 | $3,269 +40.6% | $254,900 +40.8% |
| 2008 | $2,326 -7.9% | $181,100 +15% |
| 2007 | $2,525 +460.4% | $157,500 +505.8% |
| 2006 | $451 | $26,000 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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