2928 Waters Is Ely, MN 55731
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About 2928 Waters Is
Burntside Private Island Retreat With Mainland Lot! Gorgeous Sunrise To Sunset Vistas Of Treasured Burntside Lake. Waters Island Retreat features two parcels with a total of 20.9 acres of towering Norway pines & 1,897 ft southwest 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 lot. Mainland lot features 4.8 acres & 400 ft shoreline w/dock & swimming area in protected cove, just 7 paved miles south of Ely, & 1 paved mile past the public landing. Burntside is a 126 ft deep, exceptionally clear 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 lot on the south shore of the main body of the lake!
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- MLS Number: 6114501
- Office Name: Janisch Realty Inc.
- Listing Agent: Lisa Janisch
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2022 | $628,900 | $6,918 |
2021 | $538,600 | $6,140 |
2020 | $538,600 | $6,116 |
2019 | $583,600 | $6,242 |
2017 | $582,600 | $6,190 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Washington Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.5 mi
•600 E Harvey St
4
Babbit Elementary School
Public District PK-6
15.3 mi
•30 South Dr
2
Tower-Soudan Elementary School
Public District PK-6
15.4 mi
•415 2nd St N
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,745. The majority of Ely, MN residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 2928 Waters Is
This home is located at 2928 Waters Is in Ely, MN and zip code 55731. This 2,146 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 25.70 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,450,000.
Over 0 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Ely, MN. In the same period over 1 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Ely, MN increased by 3.8% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $145,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 68 days.