Edge of the wilderness living at its finest! This awesome cabin is located about 20 minutes north of Ely, up the Echo Trail and about 3 miles in on the N. Grassy Road, and near the Mudro Lake entry point into the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! Enjoy phenomenal wilderness views of the creek valley and creek that flows into Grassy Lake! The property even has a scenic waterfall on it that you can get to with a short trail walk! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath year around home or cabin was recently upgraded to make it fully livable year around. Property is off-grid and powered by a state-of-the-art 12Kw propane generator and solar power. There is a very efficient wood stove in the living room, and also propane and electric lights throughout, propane refrigerator, propane wall heaters controlled by thermostats, tankless on-demand hot water heater, and range with oven. The kitchen with a wonderful dining counter, living room, 3/4 bath, and bedroom, make up the main level...along with an attached huge 25 x 12 seasonal screen porch where owners regularly have great wildlife sightings including moose! The stairway to the loft has custom hand-hewn log railings leading to the 25 x 15 loft room that is a fantastic 2nd living room or a 2nd bedroom with great views and maple flooring. The home is south facing with vaulted ceilings and generous sized windows, and the cabin is filled with natural light and views into the wilderness! Features include well, septic, solar, campfire area, 24 x 8 deck, fully insulated utility shed that houses the generator and batteries, and the property directly adjoins thousands of acres of Superior National Forest lands! Gorgeous ledgerock outcrops galore! Awesome ponds to hike to close by! Location, location, location! Access to many nearby lakes including Grassy, Picket, Nels, Fenske, and others... and the BWCAW just down the road! If you are looking for a wilderness retreat that you can use comfortably year around, this may be your dream property! Sellers are seeing multiple moose near the cabin almost daily! The wildlife and views will AMAZE you!
For sale
Price cut: $20K (5/23)
$419,000
1736 N Grassy Rd, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
760sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
20 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$551/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Propane refrigeratorCampfire areaRange with ovenGorgeous ledgerock outcrops
- 44 days |
- 680 |
- 33 |
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Listed by:
Jeff Hway 218-349-0906,
Bear Island Realty LLC,
Zachary Hway 651-341-0383,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124991
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 90.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.5
Bathroom
- Description: Ceramic tile floor, 3/4 bath w/ shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Kitchen
- Description: Counter seating, maple floors propane oven/range & refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Living room
- Description: Freestanding wood stove, tile floor under stove and stone surround maple floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Loft
- Description: Maple floors, good natural light
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Other
- Description: 1/2 log siding on one wall, square log posts, screen on 3 sides, wood floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 25
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 760 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 760
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: 660 x 1320
Details
- Foundation area: 520
- Parcel number: 613001003060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Drilled
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $551/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,575
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $419,000-4.6%$551/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000+31%$578/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Sold | $335,000-8.2%$441/sqft |
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| 6/29/2025 | Contingent | $365,000$480/sqft |
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| 6/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $365,000+102.8%$480/sqft |
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| 10/23/2003 | Sold | $180,000$237/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,024 +11.3% | $220,900 +16% |
| 2023 | $1,818 +1% | $190,400 +21.7% |
| 2022 | $1,800 +0.8% | $156,500 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $1,786 | $139,600 -2% |
| 2020 | $1,786 | $142,500 |
| 2019 | $1,786 +1.8% | $142,500 |
| 2018 | $1,754 -0.3% | $142,500 |
| 2017 | $1,760 +0.3% | $142,500 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $1,754 +4.7% | $135,600 -18.3% |
| 2015 | $1,676 -13.8% | $166,000 |
| 2014 | $1,944 -2.8% | $166,000 -6.3% |
| 2013 | $2,001 +7.4% | $177,200 |
| 2012 | $1,864 +14.1% | $177,200 |
| 2011 | $1,634 +5.8% | $177,200 -1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,545 | $179,900 |
| 2009 | $1,545 +24.9% | $179,900 +33.5% |
| 2008 | $1,236 +9.4% | $134,800 +19.7% |
| 2007 | $1,130 +25% | $112,600 +24.8% |
| 2006 | $904 +22% | $90,200 +66.4% |
| 2004 | $741 | $54,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.9 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 8 mi
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- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- Ely
- 55731
- 1736 N Grassy Rd




