Imagine owning your own private piece of paradise with over 10 acres on Waters Island with a staggering 2,000 feet of pristine shoreline on beautiful Burntside Lake and a rare offering of a separate 2+ acre mainland parcel with 210 feet of shoreline on Van Vac Road for convenient access and extra privacy provided by the massive, towering Pines. Originally a Trapper’s Cabin it's full of character and charm. Wrapped in rustic rough cedar siding, it sits perfectly on the island with breathtaking sunrise views greeting you each day. Cozy window seats line the living room, inviting you to soak in sweeping lake vistas. Upstairs, the loft features built-in beds tucked into the eaves and two more bedrooms, sauna round out the main level. Open floor plan hosts the living room, dining and kitchen all overlooking Burntside. Spend your days exploring the island’s wooded trails and picking fresh wild blueberries. Modern conveniences are already in place: power, internet, septic system... Handy shed stores all your lakeside necessities. True legacy property that is being offered for the first time. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful family retreat, a hunting and fishing basecamp, or a private island getaway, look no further. It's time to start living your dreams today.
For sale
$1,490,000
2763 Van Vac Rd, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
1,122sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
12.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,328/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking sunrise viewsRustic rough cedar sidingSweeping lake vistasTwo more bedrooms
- 7 days |
- 799 |
- 28 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrea Zupancich 218-749-0159,
Z' Up North Realty
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6126575
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft
Bedroom
- Description: Comfortable and roomy
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8.4
Bedroom
- Description: bunks beds to accommodate all
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.2
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 81.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 7
Kitchen
- Description: efficient, bright and cozy
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 7.2
Living room
- Description: Living Room with stunning views
- Level: Main
- Area: 248.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 21.2
Loft
- Description: Built in beds in the eave makes great space
- Level: Upper
- Area: 138 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 23
Sauna
- Description: What beats a sauna - nothing!
- Level: Main
- Area: 31.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 5.3
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Posts,N/A
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,122 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,122
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Rocky, Sand)
- Body of water: Burntside
- Frontage length: 2265
Lot
- Size: 12.2 Acres
- Dimensions: 1832 x 448 x 847 x 614
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level, Rolling Slope, BWCA Access, Island/Peninsula
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 465004003239,03235,03394,03392,03504
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: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Satellite
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,328/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $13,030
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,490,000$1,328/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6126575 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.4 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
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