A Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with beautiful wood floors, custom built-ins, high ceilings, and many large windows. The details and finishings from it's era set it it apart. The kitchen opens to a formal dining room with a 10' high box ceiling, corner built-in hutches, and it opens to the south facing living room. There is a 10 x 11 sun porch with bead board ceiling and wainscott walls and 2 sides of windows. The main level bedroom features a newer 3/4 bath and custom built-ins. The lovely staircase and landing lead to the 2 bedrooms on the upper level, additional bonus room, and bathroom. The Full basement features a sauna, laundry and storage. Outside features the detached garage located in the back, partially fenced in yard and lovely perenials. The home is located in the heart of town within easy walking distance to much of our community. The recently inspected sewer is compliant. This property was donated to the Ely Educational Foundation and the proceeds will provide a permanent source of financial support to Ely Public School District 696 and to its students. These Funds will be used to enhance and improve the education system through special projects.
Sold for $164,000
$164,000
235 E Harvey St, Ely, MN 55731-1013
3beds
1,299sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$164,800 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$1,838 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,800
$157,000 - $173,000
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Partially fenced in yardWood floorsDetached garageHigh ceilingsBead board ceilingLarge windowsFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Steve Battaglia, MN 40896421
Think Minnesota Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6120829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom/Bath combination, recently added 3/4 bath with ceramic tiled shower, wood floor, built-ins,
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: East bedroom, with wood floors.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 18
Bedroom
- Description: Walk through this bedroom to get to east BR, wood floors.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom
- Description: Pedestal sink, tub, built-ins, mannington tile.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Bonus room
- Description: wood floor, closet, walk through this room & step down to another room beyond this.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Bonus room
- Description: Built in bed frame
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Dining room
- Description: Built-in corner hutches, wood floors, tray ceiling.
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Entry hall
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 9
Other
- Description: Bead board walls and ceilings, south facing.
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Description: Counter seating
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Living room
- Description: Large south facing windows, 10+/- ft ceilings.
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Natural Woodwork, Sauna
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,299 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,299
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 130
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 874
- Parcel number: 030001002830
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City Of Ely
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,100
- Annual tax amount: $845
- Date on market: 7/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 306 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $164,000-13.6%$126/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120829 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $189,900$146/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120829 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $189,900-11.6%$146/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120829 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $214,900-4.4%$165/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120829 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $224,900-3.5%$173/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120829 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $233,000+121.9%$179/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6120829 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2013 | Listing removed | $105,000$81/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #30454 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Price change | $105,000+5.1%$81/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #30454 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2012 | Price change | $99,900-4.9%$77/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #30454 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $105,000+5.1%$81/sqft |
Source: BWCA Real Estate #29482 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2010 | Listing removed | $99,900$77/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #26763 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $99,900$77/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #26763 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,120 -3.1% | $116,100 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $1,156 +31.1% | $111,200 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $882 +24.9% | $104,300 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $706 | $87,200 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $706 | $77,900 |
| 2019 | $706 +35.8% | $77,900 +17.9% |
| 2018 | $520 -20.2% | $66,100 |
| 2017 | $652 +25.4% | $66,100 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $520 -60.2% | $63,800 -3.5% |
| 2015 | $1,308 -2.7% | $66,100 |
| 2014 | $1,344 +3.6% | $66,100 |
| 2013 | $1,298 +118.4% | $66,100 +56.3% |
| 2012 | $594 +11.4% | $42,300 -41.3% |
| 2011 | $533 -7.6% | $72,000 -8.7% |
| 2010 | $577 | $78,900 |
| 2009 | $577 -6.7% | $78,900 +3.1% |
| 2008 | $619 -3% | $76,500 |
| 2007 | $638 +45.6% | $76,500 +9.9% |
| 2006 | $438 -57.9% | $69,600 +18.6% |
| 2004 | $1,041 +138% | $58,700 +17.6% |
| 2003 | $437 +14.6% | $49,900 +9.9% |
| 2002 | $382 -9.6% | $45,400 +8.6% |
| 2001 | $422 +39.9% | $41,800 +8.9% |
| 2000 | $302 | $38,400 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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