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#6119961, Julian Rasmusson, Listing office: Z' Up North Realty
$254,900 List price
638 James St Ely, MN 55731
$3,027
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,350 sqft
$189 / sqft
House
Property details
About 638 James St
Charming Two-Story Home Near Schools and Park This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers timeless charm with modern updates. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors and newer appliances, this home combines comfort and style. Enjoy the convenience of a detached 2-car garage, plus a storage shed — all with brand-new roofs. Some windows have been recently replaced for improved efficiency. Located in a great neighborhood just steps from local schools and a nearby park, this is a perfect place to call home.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
Size1,350 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1917
ParkingAsphalt
MLS #6734740
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Asphalt
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $254,900
- Price/SqFt: $188
- HOA Amount: $0
- Lot: Few Trees
- Directions: east on Sheridan Street, turn right onto 9 Ave, follow to James Street and turn right. Follow to the address (sign in yard)
- Year Built: 1917
- Living Area: 1,350 SqFt
- MLS Number: 6734740
- MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
- Office Name: Z'Up North Realty, Inc.
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Nearby schools
7
Washington Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•600 E Harvey St
4
Babbit Elementary School
Public District PK-6
13.8 mi
•30 South Dr
2
Tower-Soudan Elementary School
Public District PK-6
20.3 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 $39,839. The most common annual income of people living in Ely, MN is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
44%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
7%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
27%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Figure Skating
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Kmart
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Bob Evans
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
Oldies
Adult Standards
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Frequently asked questions
About 638 James St
The listing price of 638 James St property is $254,900.
The property 638 James St is a house located in Ely, Minnesota, 55731.
Active Listing: 638 James St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 638 James St are: Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Babbit Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Tower-Soudan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Memorial Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Northeast Range Secondary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The property at 638 James St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 638 James St is 1,350 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 638 James St is 1917.
This home is located at 638 James St in Ely, MN and zip code 55731. This 1,350 square foot home was built in 1917. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $254,900.
Ely, MN housing market in May 2025 saw over 2 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 9 sold below. The number of listings in Ely, MN increased by 19.3% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 80 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $235,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.