With 15.6 acres and 1,400ft of sunny, southwest-facing shoreline, this is a once in a generation offering! Finely handcrafted wooden cabins and exotic yurts nestle in an enchanted grove of towering Norway pines. Enjoy breathtaking sunset vistas from huge granite bluffs across clear, spring-fed waters. Canoe or kayak to the BWCA. Catch giant lake trout in water over 120 feet deep, right in front of your dock! Drive the mint 1956 CrestLiner speedboat five minutes to your own secluded, mainland dock with a spacious flat parking area. An easy seven paved and scenic miles to the charming and artistic town of Ely with its shopping and cafes. Forty minutes by car to the Hibbing airport. Donâ??t miss this unique opportunity! Schedule a visit today!
Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home located within walking distance to much of Ely's offerings. The main level includes a quaint living room, an open kitchen & dining room with ash cabinets, new flooring, new sheetrock & paint. The family room has newer flooring, wood accents, built-ins, and a stone corner propane fireplace. Off of the family room is a 1/2 bath combined with convenient main level laundry. The upper level may be accessed by two separate staircases and includes 4 bedrooms, a 3/4 bathroom, most rooms have been freshly painted and newly carpeted throughout. The full basement may be accessed by two staircases. The outside features a: newer roof, front porch, new landscaping, back deck, and 2 1/2 stall garage. Sewer line inspected and compliant.
There is no other property on iconic Burntside Lake like this one! Welcome to Aurora Waters, a one of a kind, landmark home on a spectacular island! This is a magical property: 5 hand crafted cabins and 4 exotic Yurts spread through an enchanted, open forest of 20.9 acres with 2,140 feet of sunny, southern facing shoreline. Towering Norway pines and high granite bluffs offer shimmering island studded views across the vast, main body of the lake to the legendary Boundary Waters Wilderness, world famous for canoe trips. Catch giant lake trout in the 120â?? clear, spring fed depths in front of your dock, and sauna and swim under the shimmer of the Northern Lights. Bald eagles and deer abound. Loons call in the still twilight, and the stars are bright and close. Waters Island is the largest, most central island on Burntside and Auroraâ??s neighboring forest is held in a Land Trust. Itâ??s the ultimate in seclusion and privacy, yet easily accessible via a nearby dock (included). There is a flat, spacious parking area with a level, hundred yard driveway to the Eastern Van Vac Road. Just seven paved miles to the charming frontier town of Ely with its cafes, restaurants, canoe outfitters and shopping. 40 minutes to the Hibbing Airport. Something like this will never come up for sale on Burntside again. Invest in a legacy property and a rare sanctuary in these turbulent times. Visit soon!
Secluded Estate On Coveted Burntside Lake Offers Ultimate Privacy In Sheltered Bay, Epic Views Through Towering Pines, Opposite Shoreline Pristine Wilderness. Ideal Location Between The Main Body & The North Arm. 19 acres & 1240 ft lakeshore. Immaculate 3,710 SF, 3B/3BTH cedar sided home, waters edge guest cabin, sauna, boathouse, garage. Two story great rm w/stone firepl & glass doors to lakefront deck. Stainless/granite Wolf kitch w/ island open to great rm, dining & deck, all lakeside. Luxurious lakeside primary suite. Main flr laundry. Upstairs, 2 BRs (each w/private deck) bath, reading/game rm area w/water views. In flr heat, air cond, cent vac, drilled well, back up generator. Click link to view 3D Tour!
Burntside Lake Handscribed Log Home In Private Bay At End Of Pristine Granite Fiord. Set on 1703 ft shoreline & 38.75 acres of park-like forest w/walking trails, surrounded on 3 sides by Federal forests at the edge of the BWCA. Huisman custom built 2010, 800 SF, 1B/1B home w/cedar shake roof & wrap deck. Open great rm w/wood burning firepl & wall of windows showcasing majestic panoramic views over lake & surrounding forest. Surveyed, drilled well, full septic system, fire suppression system, permanent electricity (no generator), dock. A spectacular retreat from the distractions of everyday life. Relax in the total peace & quiet of the forest & the extraordinary beauty of Burntside!
Andrea D. Conner, License # 40471694, Xome Inc., License 40368414, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067

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Andrea D. Conner, License # 40471694,Xome Inc., License 40368414, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067

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Ely is located in Minnesota. Ely, Minnesota has a population of 3,280. Ely is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 15.6% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.31%.
The median household income in Ely, Minnesota is $44,745. The median household income for the surrounding county is $61,213 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ely is 52.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of -6.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 29.7 inches per year, with 63.4 inches of snow per year.