Sold for $155,000

$155,000

317 E James St, Ely, MN 55731

2beds

875sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

9,147 Square Feet Lot

$158,200 Zestimate^®

$177/sqft

$1,576 Estimated rent

Home value

$158,200

$136,000 - $184,000

$1,576/mo

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What's special

Wood floorsLoads of storageCozy covered front porch

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.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bonus Room

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 Square Feet
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 & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ely

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $177/sqft
Tax assessed value: $109,000
Annual tax amount: $723
Date on market: 1/30/2025
Cumulative days on market: 62 days
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