Step into timeless character with this 1927 home, full of original details and thoughtful updates. The inviting 3-season front porch welcomes you with wainscoting accents and stunning stained-glass windows—perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets. Inside, you’ll find an updated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, wainscoting details, recent appliances, and new gray tile-look LVP flooring. A newly renovated full bathroom echoes the same stylish flooring for a cohesive touch. The main floor also boasts a bedroom, while the upper level offers additional bedrooms plus a versatile bonus space. Original hardwood floors and rich woodwork flow throughout, showcasing the home’s historic charm. Outside, the property feels private and serene with space to garden, gather around the firepit, or simply relax. A 23 x 24 garage and 10 x 18 separate building provide ample space for storage. This home blends modern updates with historic character, offering both comfort and charm in a peaceful setting.
Sold for $165,500
$165,500
246 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
1,346sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$167,200 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$1,904 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,200
Estimated sales range
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Original hardwood floorsStunning stained-glass windowsWainscoting accentsGather around the firepitRich woodworkSubway tile backsplashUpdated kitchen
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Listing updated:
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:
Jerry Fink, MN 20587769
Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6122000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bonus room
- Description: Landing at the top of the stairs
- Level: Upper
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 8
Bonus room
- Description: Walk through room to get to primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 16
Living room
- Description: Living/Dining open to each other.
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 24
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 28
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,346 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,346
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 030028500420
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asphalt, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City Of Ely
- 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 | $165,500-7.5%$123/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122000 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $179,000$133/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122000 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2026 | Contingent | $179,000$133/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122000 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,000+231.5%$133/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122000 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2013 | Sold | $54,000-8.5%$40/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #2004293 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $59,000-9.2%$44/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #6000481 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Listing removed | $65,000$48/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #30631 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $65,000$48/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #30631 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2012 | Listing removed | $65,000$48/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #30631 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2011 | Listed for sale | $65,000+19.3%$48/sqft |
Source: BWCA Real Estate #30631 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2003 | Sold | $54,500$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $728 +20.9% | $101,200 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $602 +18.5% | $88,200 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $508 +14.4% | $74,900 +18.1% |
| 2021 | $444 | $63,400 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $444 | $57,400 |
| 2019 | $444 +24% | $57,400 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $358 -13.1% | $52,400 |
| 2017 | $412 +15.1% | $52,400 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $358 -65.9% | $50,600 -3.6% |
| 2015 | $1,050 -2.2% | $52,500 |
| 2014 | $1,074 +3.6% | $52,500 +0.6% |
| 2013 | $1,037 -3% | $52,200 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $1,068 +23.5% | $52,800 -2% |
| 2011 | $865 -3.1% | $53,900 -7.1% |
| 2010 | $893 | $58,000 |
| 2009 | $893 -7.7% | $58,000 -1.7% |
| 2008 | $968 -0.5% | $59,000 +1% |
| 2007 | $973 +26.6% | $58,400 +15% |
| 2006 | $768 +9.6% | $50,800 +32.3% |
| 2004 | $701 +218.2% | $38,400 +12% |
| 2003 | $220 +6.3% | $34,300 +9.9% |
| 2002 | $207 -4.5% | $31,200 +8.3% |
| 2001 | $217 +14.8% | $28,800 +8.7% |
| 2000 | $189 | $26,500 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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