"Coolest Small Towns" and a gateway to the BWCA (Boundary Waters Canoe Area) you have an incredible investment opportunity! Perfect for short-term or long-term rentals the existing duplex with updated units is already generating steady income. Each unit has 2 BR/1BA and offers beautifully updated interiors, an attached garage, and laundry facilities. The roof was installed in 2019. Each unit is 748 sq. ft. Duplex also has been insulated and new LP smart siding.
Incredible investment opportunity by unlocking this historic 2.75 story homeâ??s potential! Much of original character is retained - 26 ft covered front porch, 9 ft ceilings, large windows, original interior doors & woodwork, hardwood floors & some vintage fixtures. Third level attic offers even more potential living space with 7â?? ceilings in 3 large rooms! Recent updates include roof, siding, main level windows, electrical service, plumbing, etc. 4 city lots, off-street parking, fully fenced yard, ideally located in heart of Ely. Originally built as Sec 30 hospital, moved to this site by horses, converted to a triplex & later, main level housed a childâ??s day care.
Situated in the heart of Ely, MN — often hailed as one of the "Coolest Small Towns" and a gateway to the BWCA (Boundary Waters Canoe Area) you have an incredible investment opportunity! Perfect for short-term or long-term rentals the existing duplex with updated units is already generating steady income. Each unit has 2 BR/1BA and offers beautifully updated interiors, an attached garage, and laundry facilities. The roof was installed in 2019. Each unit is 748 sq. ft. The main house offers versatile opportunities — from creating a unique living space to setting up multiple rental units, Bed & Breakfast, or live in it yourself! It is gutted and ready for your imagination. Its former use was a 4-unit rental. Ely, MN is not just a small town; it’s a destination. With its historic charm, strong community, and influx of visitors year-round, investing in Ely means tapping into a market with consistent rental demand.
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.