Escape to the heart of the Northwoods with this rustic cabin retreat, nestled on 10 acres along the Scenic Echo Trail in Ely, MN. Surrounded by towering pines, this property offers privacy, tranquility, and direct access to one of the area’s most beautiful stretches of wilderness. The cozy 480 sq ft cabin is simple yet functional, featuring a main living area with a woodstove, a simple kitchen area with a propane cookstove, an entry room with a propane refrigerator, a main level bedroom with a propane wall heater with access to the loft area. True to its rugged character, the property is equipped with a lean-to storage shed, outhouse, and a hand pump well—perfect for those seeking an off-grid lifestyle or a peaceful weekend getaway. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat, a hunting base, or simply a place to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Ely’s wilderness, this property provides the perfect opportunity to embrace simple living in a truly stunning setting—while also offering the space and potential to build your dream home in the serenity of the Northwoods.
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
2151 Echo Tr, Ely, MN 55731
1beds
0baths
480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
10 Acres Lot
$140,100 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$1,224 Estimated rent
Home value
$140,100
$122,000 - $161,000
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Rustic cabin retreatMain level bedroomPropane cookstovePropane wall heaterSimple kitchen areaHand pump well
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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:
Heather Franciskovich, MN 40675808
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6121394
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 0
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Entry
Bedroom
- Description: Access to loft via this room
- Level: Main
- Area: 152 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 19
Entry hall
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Living room
- Description: Combined with Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wall Unit(s), Wood, Propane
Cooling
- None
Features
- Natural Woodwork
- Basement: Posts
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 480
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Dimensions: 660 x 660
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy, BWCA Access
Details
- Additional structures: Lean-To, Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 465002000731
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Outhouse
- Water: Private, Drilled
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,700
- Annual tax amount: $217
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 72 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $135,000-6.3%$281/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121394 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Pending sale | $144,000$300/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121394 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $144,000-5.9%$300/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121394 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $153,000+155%$319/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121394 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2017 | Sold | $60,000$125/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6021997 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260 +1.6% | $82,700 +23.2% |
| 2023 | $256 +5.8% | $67,100 +12.6% |
| 2022 | $242 +6.1% | $59,600 +19.7% |
| 2021 | $228 | $49,800 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $228 | $49,200 |
| 2019 | $228 +10.7% | $49,200 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $206 | $46,700 |
| 2017 | $206 | $46,700 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $206 -56% | $44,300 +66.5% |
| 2015 | $468 +138.8% | $26,600 -31.1% |
| 2014 | $196 | $38,600 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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