Meticulously maintained 3-bedroom home with a serene country feel — right in town! Situated on nearly four city lots, this property offers an expansive backyard with abundant wildlife, mature tree cover, and space for large gardens. Inside, the main floor boasts a spacious, welcoming living room, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, convenient main-floor laundry, a full bathroom, and the primary bedroom. Upstairs, you will find two generously sized bedrooms with large closets. Recent updates include a durable metal roof, low-maintenance vinyl siding, updated windows, fresh carpeting, and new durable flooring. One-stall garage and two storage buildings top off the notable features of this home. This move-in-ready home comes completely furnished, making it a true turn-key opportunity. Located just minutes from the Trezona Trail, Shagawa Lake, and downtown Ely, MN — this home perfectly balances privacy, comfort, and convenience.
Sold for $161,000
$161,000
85 W Chandler St., Ely, MN 55731
3beds
1,275sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$167,100 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$1,644 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,100
$145,000 - $194,000
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Abundant wildlifeExpansive backyardDurable metal roofUpdated windowsFresh carpetingOpen-concept kitchenMature tree cover
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kate Davies 218-343-9173,
Bear Island Realty LLC,
Anna Yahnke 218-235-3547,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Julian Rasmusson, MN 40637100
Z' Up North Realty
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6121860
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Kitchen
- Description: Combined with dining room.
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 21
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Heating
- Boiler, Oil
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
- Windows: Double Glazed, Energy Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Utility Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,275
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Slab
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 85 x 125
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed, Other
- Foundation area: 575
- Parcel number: 030003002210
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Rock
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City Of Ely
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: DSL, Fiber Optic, Satellite
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,700
- Annual tax amount: $839
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $161,000-4.7%$126/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121860 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Pending sale | $169,000$133/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121860 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,000$133/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121860 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,102 +4.2% | $115,700 +5% |
| 2023 | $1,058 +42.2% | $110,200 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $744 +17.4% | $99,100 +23.3% |
| 2021 | $634 | $80,400 +10% |
| 2020 | $634 | $73,100 |
| 2019 | $634 +17.8% | $73,100 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $538 -9.4% | $67,600 |
| 2017 | $594 +10.4% | $67,600 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $538 -3.2% | $65,300 +83.9% |
| 2015 | $556 +13% | $35,500 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $492 +27.5% | $34,000 +4.6% |
| 2013 | $386 +3.5% | $32,500 +3.8% |
| 2012 | $373 +29.3% | $31,300 -37% |
| 2011 | $288 -7.4% | $49,700 -9.1% |
| 2010 | $312 | $54,700 |
| 2009 | $312 -18.3% | $54,700 -2.1% |
| 2008 | $381 +12.4% | $55,900 +9.4% |
| 2007 | $339 +60.6% | $51,100 +13.3% |
| 2006 | $211 -22.7% | $45,100 +8.4% |
| 2004 | $273 +13.2% | $41,600 +16.2% |
| 2003 | $241 +15.8% | $35,800 +14% |
| 2002 | $208 -17.7% | $31,400 |
| 2001 | $253 +23.2% | $31,400 +5.4% |
| 2000 | $205 | $29,800 |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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