Quality handcrafted log home on 20± acres! This exceptional property is a recreational paradise with year-round access, conveniently located near Ely and Lake Vermilion. The beautifully crafted button-pass log home features an open-concept floor plan with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a modern kitchen complete with cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances. The main level includes a bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry area for convenient one-level living. The spacious loft offers flexibility as a second bedroom, home office, or additional living space. An attached, heated two-car garage provides ample storage and potential for future expansion or additional living space. A standout feature is the impressive 45' x 72' pole building with a concrete floor—perfect for storing recreational vehicles, equipment, and all your outdoor toys. Designed for self-sufficient living, the home is off-grid with solar power, generator backup, propane in-floor heat, a private well, and septic system. The scenic 20± acre parcel is filled with beautiful pines, wooded views, and exceptional privacy. An additional driveway provides access to a potential future building site. Located on a publicly maintained dead-end road, the property offers direct access to trails, Lake Vermilion, and endless Northern Minnesota outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether you're seeking a seasonal retreat or a year-round Up North lifestyle, this property has it all.
For sale
$589,000
4151 Mud Creek Rd, Ely, MN 55731-1635
2beds
1,188sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
20 Acres Lot
$547,900 Zestimate®
$496/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceSpacious loftWooded viewsOpen-concept floor planExceptional privacyQuality handcrafted log homeStainless-steel appliances
- 103 days
- 317
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anna Yahnke 218-235-3547,
Bear Island Realty LLC,
Kate Davies 218-343-9173,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6125796
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13.5
Bedroom
- Description: Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 16
Kitchen
- Description: Combined with Dining
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 16
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Living room
- Description: Open Concept with fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 181.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.5
Heating
- In Floor Heat, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceilings
- Basement: Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,188
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Attached, Multiple, Electrical Service, Heat, Slab
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: 660' x 1,320'
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy, High, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building
- Foundation area: 784
- Parcel number: 317001001503
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Log Home
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- 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: $496/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,971
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$547,900
$521,000 - $575,000
$1,765/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,000$496/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6125796 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,070 -4.4% | $252,800 |
| 2023 | $2,166 -13.1% | $252,800 |
| 2022 | $2,492 +16.8% | $252,800 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,134 | $247,900 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $2,134 | $221,700 |
| 2019 | $2,134 +34.6% | $221,700 +24.8% |
| 2018 | $1,586 +0.8% | $177,700 |
| 2017 | $1,574 -0.8% | $177,700 -0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,586 +2.6% | $177,800 +139.3% |
| 2015 | $1,546 +4.5% | $74,300 -28.3% |
| 2014 | $1,480 +194.6% | $103,600 +145.5% |
| 2013 | $502 +168.2% | $42,200 +93.6% |
| 2008 | $187 +32.8% | $21,800 +44.4% |
| 2007 | $141 +67.3% | $15,100 +79.8% |
| 2006 | $84 +274.2% | $8,400 +366.7% |
| 2004 | $23 +8.7% | $1,800 +20% |
| 2003 | $21 +1.7% | $1,500 +7.1% |
| 2002 | $20 | $1,400 |
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