Charming Two-Story Home Near Schools and Park This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers timeless charm with modern updates. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors and newer stainless steel appliances, this home combines comfort and style. Enjoy the convenience of a detached 2-car garage, plus a storage shed — all with brand-new roofs. Some windows have been recently replaced for improved efficiency. Located in a great neighborhood just steps from local schools and a nearby park, this is a perfect place to call home.
Sold for $230,000
$230,000
638 E James St, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$232,300 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$1,891 Estimated rent
Home value
$232,300
Estimated sales range
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Storage shedBeautiful hardwood floorsBrand-new roofsNewer stainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Julian Rasmusson 651-270-8911,
Z' Up North Realty
Bought with:
Connie Coughlin
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124271
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 27 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 4.5
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 14
Heating
- Oil
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Windows: Vinyl Windows
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 125 x 59
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 675
- Parcel number: 030042000230
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1917
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 | $230,000$170/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124271 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Pending sale | $230,000$170/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7044814 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Contingent | $230,000$170/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124271 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000-3%$170/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124271 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listing removed | $237,000$176/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148503 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $237,000-3.2%$176/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148503 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $244,900-3.9%$181/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148503 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $254,900+94.6%$189/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6119961 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2019 | Sold | $131,000-2.9%$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2019 | Pending sale | $134,900$100/sqft |
Source: Wildwoods Land Company #6078805 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $134,900+12.5%$100/sqft |
Source: Wildwoods Land Company #6078805 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2017 | Sold | $119,900-11.1%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $134,900$100/sqft |
Source: Canoe Capital Realty, LLC #6032471 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2017 | Pending sale | $134,900$100/sqft |
Source: Canoe Capital Realty, LLC #6030590 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2017 | Listed for sale | $134,900+48.2%$100/sqft |
Source: Canoe Capital Realty, LLC #6030590 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Listing removed | $91,000$67/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #17121 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $91,000+4.6%$67/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #17121 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2005 | Sold | $87,000$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,044 -3.4% | $175,000 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $2,116 +22.6% | $165,500 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $1,726 +17.1% | $154,300 +19.3% |
| 2021 | $1,474 | $129,300 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $1,474 | $115,500 |
| 2019 | $1,474 +86.1% | $115,500 +37.7% |
| 2018 | $792 -43.2% | $83,900 |
| 2017 | $1,394 +76% | $83,900 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $792 -0.5% | $81,000 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $796 -6.6% | $81,900 |
| 2014 | $852 -46.5% | $81,900 |
| 2013 | $1,594 -1% | $81,900 +1% |
| 2012 | $1,610 +24% | $81,100 -2.1% |
| 2011 | $1,298 -4.4% | $82,800 -8.3% |
| 2010 | $1,358 | $90,300 |
| 2009 | $1,358 -0.6% | $90,300 +6.5% |
| 2008 | $1,365 -1.5% | $84,800 |
| 2007 | $1,386 +123.3% | $84,800 +1% |
| 2006 | $621 -3.4% | $84,000 +19% |
| 2004 | $643 -1% | $70,600 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $649 +13.5% | $65,100 +10.5% |
| 2002 | $572 -8.1% | $58,900 +8.9% |
| 2001 | $622 +33.4% | $54,100 +8.9% |
| 2000 | $466 | $49,700 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
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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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- 638 E James St
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