Courtesy: Ely Realty
White Iron Lake Custom Built Home - This beautiful 4 bedroom home is just minutes away from Ely on a paved road. It features everything you would expect to find in a year around lake home. The main floor features a spacious entry with closets, living room with large windows overlooking the lake and a door to the wraparound deck, kitchen with granite countertops and custom Black Ash cabinets, center island, dining area, beautiful hickory engineered flooring and all appliances. Wood, 6 panel doors. 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. Completely finished lower level with a kitchenette, family room, bedroom, electric sauna with a shower, half bath, storage room and utility room with laundry facilities and furnace. Walkout to the 10 X 26 ft. screened porch and patio. Level access to the lakeside lift-up dock and boathouse. 3 stall garage, insulated and heated. New roof on the garage and boathouse. Lake water system and septic system. 189 feet of lakeshore. White Iron Lake is connected to Farm Lake, Garden Lake, Kawishiwi River and South Farm with access to the BWCAW.
Courtesy: Ely Realty
White Iron Lake, Ely, Minnesota - Custom built 5200 sq. ft. home with 320 feet of level lakeshore with a private boat launch. 8.7 acres of land. This beautiful home has been completed with top quality materials and furnishings with both levels being completed with living quarters. The main floor living area features an open floor plan with views of the lake from the large windows and patio door. Well designed kitchen with a center island that seats 10 people, custom hickory cabinets, high definition laminate countertops, ceramic tile flooring, and a huge pantry in the hall. The living room has a gas fireplace, laminate flooring, a vaulted ceiling with tongue & groove pine and views of the lake. There are 4 main floor bedrooms with the master bedroom having a private bath. There is a second full bath and a utility/laundry room on the main level with a washer, dryer, freezer and closet. The walkout basement features a family room with tongue and groove wainscoting, bedroom, open area with a pool table, utility room, ¾ bath, electric sauna with a shower, large storage room and a tuck-under garage. Sleeps up to 19 people. Dual fuel heat. Rollout dock. Steel siding. The 30 X 48 Morton building is on a floating slab, has electricity and 3 overhead doors. There is an RV hookup. All of this tucked back into a private, wooded area with room enough to build additional structures. White Iron Lake has 3237 acres, 35.47 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 47 feet. It is connected to Garden Lake, Farm Lake, South Farm and the Kawishiwi River with access to the BWCAW. Being sold furnished. Priced below replacement cost, must see to appreciate the quality of this exceptional home and property.
Courtesy: Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
218-365-8689
Nestled on the Southwest Shore of Burntside Lake, this updated ranch-style rambler offers stunning views and a peaceful retreat. A great property for Burntside Lake Island residence owners to have their own Burntside lake access. This property offers covered dock space with an updated home, spacious garages for recreational storage for both island and land-based needs the year round. The 1,344 square foot home features a paved driveway and two spacious garages: a 24 x 40 garage from 1978 with a heated work area, and a barn-style 24 x 32 garage from 2014 with a cold storage loft, heating, and electricity. Inside, the main level includes a 6 x 5 entry leading to a kitchen and dining area. A 12 x 18 media room with a stone fireplace provides a cozy escape. The primary bedroom measures 11 x 18 and has ample closet space, with a stylish full bath nearby. The inviting living area boasts a rock fireplace and western views of the lake, while an 8 x 24 covered porch offers a great outdoor space. The lower-level features heated tile flooring, a laundry room, a 6 x 8 tiled bath with a shower, and access to a cedar sauna. Thereâ??s also an 11 x 13 bonus room ready for egress window installation, and a 14 x 16 bedroom with a walkout feature. With 100 feet of lakeshore and a 10 x 20 covered boat port, this property is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. Additional storage includes a log-sided structure and a 1.75-story barn-style garage built in 2024, with heating and a cold storage loft. Surrounded by trees for privacy, this home is a hidden gem on Burntside Lake.
Courtesy: Bear Island Realty LLC
218-365-2800
Gorgeous cabin on crystal clear Snowbank Lake aprox 22 miles NE of Ely at the end of the Fernberg Road! This fantastic and extremely well-built cabin is water access only (no road) for ultimate privacy, and on a US Forest Service leased land site on the western shore of Snowbank Lake and right near the portage into Flash Lake. The big water views of the lake are phenomenal, including distant views of Disappointment Mountain...deep in the wilderness! The cabin has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The living room with stone fireplace/dining area/kitchen, and deck all face the lake with unforgettable views. The whole cabin is finished with beautiful native woods and hardwood flooring. Vaulted and beamed ceilings. Cabin presently has a lake water system that serve the kitchen sink, and a shower and sink in the bathroom. The grey water septic system is in need of upgrading and a future buyer can decide to upgrade, or decommission the water system. Composting toilet. A state of the art solar power system takes care of all the cabin needs. Nice storage building. Dock. Snowbank Lake is a large clear water lake 22 miles east of Ely and at the end of the road, and right where the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area begins. In fact, the northern 2/3 of the lake is fully inside the official boundaries of the wilderness area, offering fantastic access by canoe or boat and motor (25 HP limit inside the wilderness portion). The lake is famous for its great fishing for walleye, lake trout, smallmouth bass, and others! The cabin is fully furnished and ready to go for your enjoyment on this epic wilderness lake!
Courtesy: Bear Island Realty LLC
218-365-2800
Walking distance from Ely, wooded and private, this 1/2+ acre, lot hosts two well cared for 1890's era historic Finnish homes along with the original sauna and carriage house / workshop. Homes are both small (<1000 sf) on 2 levels with large decks. "Kettu" is heated and hooked up to city water/sewer, while "Peregrine" is finished upstairs and still needs water/sewer and heat. Each small house has it's own driveway with room for a garage. All 4 buildings have siding shingles over the original Finnish vertical logs and have newer roofs. Strong, dry, block and rock foundations are built into the north facing slope. The Carriage house is 22 x 19.
Courtesy: Bear Island Realty LLC
218-365-2800
Northwoods off-grid cabin that adjoins public lands! This beautiful Voyageur Log Cabin is located on 10 acres with seasonal road access just south of Ely, MN. Property offers direct access to many trails in the area for the ultimate recreational retreat including snowmobiling, ATV, and skiing opportunities! Enjoy the cabin year-round with easy snowmobile access â?? parking and trail are located nearby! Cabin offers a great floorplan with an open kitchen, dining, and living room with an enclosed bathroom with a composting toilet on the main floor. A spiral staircase leads you to the half loft sleeping area. The cabin is powered by a solar panel and generator with propane heat. The cabin is set up for very limited water use by using stored water inside that gravity flows to the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and shower, which all flow to two 5-gallon buckets for dispersal. There is a large full-length deck on the front of the cabin, and a large deck outside with a 13'x11' screened gazebo for enjoying the outdoors, along with a fire pit area, a woodshed, and an additional storage shed. Make memories and get away from it all at your own cabin!
Courtesy: Bear Island Realty LLC
218-365-2800
A Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with beautiful wood floors, custom built-ins, high ceilings, and many large windows. The details and finishings from it's era set it it apart. The kitchen opens to a formal dining room with a 10' high box ceiling, corner built-in hutches, and it opens to the south facing living room. There is a 10 x 11 sun porch with bead board ceiling and wainscott walls and 2 sides of windows. The main level bedroom features a newer 3/4 bath and custom built-ins. The lovely staircase and landing lead to the 2 bedrooms on the upper level, additional bonus room, and bathroom. The Full basement features a sauna, laundry and storage. Outside features the detached garage located in the back, partially fenced in yard and lovely perenials. The home is located in the heart of town within easy walking distance to much of our community. The recently inspected sewer is compliant. This property was donated to the Ely Educational Foundation and the proceeds will provide a permanent source of financial support to Ely Public School District 696 and to its students. These Funds will be used to enhance and improve the education system through special projects.
Courtesy: Janisch Realty, Inc
218-780-6644
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 120’ 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 Aurora’s neighboring forest is held in a Land Trust. It’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!
Courtesy: Janisch Realty Inc.
218-780-6644
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!
Courtesy: Janisch Realty, Inc
218-780-6644
Burntside Private Island Retreat With Mainland Dock! Gorgeous Sunrise To Sunset Vistas Of Treasured Burntside Lake. Waters Island retreat offers 20.9 acres of towering pines & 2,140 ft south & west facing shoreline offering island studded views all the way across the main body of the lake, 5 cabins, 4 yurts, short boat ride across calm water to mainland dock w/flat access road, just 7 paved miles south of Ely, & 1 paved mile past the public landing. Burntside is a 126 ft deep, spring fed clear blue water trout lake of 7314 acres & over 100 islands, stocked w/walleye & known for exceptional fishing & as the source of Ely’s drinking water. This is a rare property not often seen for sale on Burntside; a private island retreat with a mainland dock on the south shore of the main body of the lake!
Courtesy: Janisch Realty Inc.
218-780-6644
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!
Courtesy: Janisch Realty, Inc
218-780-6644
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!
Courtesy: Janisch Realty, Inc
218-780-6644
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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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.
