Quaint one level living on 3 city lots. Established yard fully fenced in with perennials and trees. Storage shed and one stall garage and off-street parking. You are welcomed into this home by a cozy covered front porch that leads into a spacious living room. Wood floors in the living room and bedrooms. Open kitchen to the dining room that leads to a full bathroom and bedroom. The basement offers an additional bathroom, loads of storage and laundry. Experience in town living with a in the woods feel.
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
317 E James St, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$161,100 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$1,586 Estimated rent
Home value
$161,100
$139,000 - $187,000
$1,586/mo
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Wood floorsLoads of storageCozy covered front porch
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Listed by:
Beth A Ohlhauser 218-235-1676,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Chad Davis, MN 40516597
Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6117659
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Hardwood floors, custom built in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Hardwood floors, large closet.
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bathroom
- Description: Full bathroom, with storage, tub/shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bonus room
- Description: Could be used as an office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Dining room
- Description: Open to the kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Description: Hardwood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Bath,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 875
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Typical
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 75 x 125
- Features: Some Trees, Level
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 875
- Parcel number: 030035000410
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City Of Ely
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable, Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$177/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117659 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$183/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117659 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Contingent | $159,900$183/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117659 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Price change | $159,900-5.9%$183/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117659 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900+226.7%$194/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6117659 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2016 | Sold | $52,000$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2003 | Sold | $52,000$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $986 +1.2% | $109,000 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $974 +32.3% | $103,300 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $736 +18.3% | $94,700 +18.5% |
| 2021 | $622 | $79,900 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $622 | $72,100 |
| 2019 | $622 +11.1% | $72,100 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $560 -3.8% | $69,500 |
| 2017 | $582 +3.9% | $69,500 +4% |
| 2016 | $560 -2.8% | $66,800 +59.8% |
| 2015 | $576 -4% | $41,800 |
| 2014 | $600 +5.3% | $41,800 |
| 2013 | $570 +15% | $41,800 +11.8% |
| 2012 | $495 +12.4% | $37,400 -41.2% |
| 2011 | $441 -3.7% | $63,600 -7.6% |
| 2010 | $458 | $68,800 |
| 2009 | $458 -6.2% | $68,800 +5.4% |
| 2008 | $489 +3.7% | $65,300 +4.6% |
| 2007 | $471 +93.6% | $62,400 +24.6% |
| 2006 | $243 +7.7% | $50,100 +32.2% |
| 2004 | $226 -66% | $37,900 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $664 +8.3% | $33,800 +10.1% |
| 2002 | $613 -14.1% | $30,700 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $713 +12.4% | $28,300 +8.4% |
| 2000 | $635 | $26,100 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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