12957 W Ridge Road, Ely, MN 55731

$595,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,111 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 182,952 Status: Active
Current Price: $595,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/02/2026

Overview

Description

Exquisite Year-Round Log Home Retreat on 4 Wooded Acres. This beautifully maintained log home offers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Ideally located near numerous stunning lakes, this property is a gateway to the best of nature and recreation. The main log home features 1–2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. "warm tiles" in both the kitchen and bath to add comfort and charm which are located on the main level. The lower-level primary suite boasts a luxurious full bathroom with a large soaking tub, separate shower, walk-in closet, and direct access to a private patio complete with a hot tub—your own personal oasis. The loft area, overlooking the cozy living space below, serves as a versatile bonus area or additional sleeping quarters. But the true standout feature... is a 40' x 30' detached garage that’s more than just a garage—it's a showpiece. Equipped with in-floor heating and its own boiler heating system, this space includes two workshop areas on the main level ...

Listing Details MLS# 7044811

General Property Information

# Carport Spaces
2
Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
Yes
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
2001
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
975
Above Grd Total SqFt
1261
Below Grd Total SqFt
850
Total SqFt
2111
Total Finished Sqft
2111.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
975
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
350x550
Acres
4.2
Assessment Pending
Yes
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: None Appliances: Central Vacuum; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Sump Pump Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level 1/2 Bath; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Materials: Log Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service; 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Log Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Fireplace Footings; Gas Burning; Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Perimeter Fuel: Electric; Propane; Wood Heating: Boiler; Dual Fuel/Off Peak; Forced Air; In-Floor Heating; Wood Stove Laundry: Lower Level; Sink Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Workshop; Other Parking Characteristics: Carport; Heated Garage Pool Description: None Property Subtype: Acreage; Log Home Road Frontage: Township Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles; Metal Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: Private Sewer Stories: One and One Half Water: Drilled; Private

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
599999
ListPrice
595000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
12957
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Ridge
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Ely
County
Lake
State
MN
Zip Code
55731

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2
2026

Assessments

Assessment Balance
85
Tax With Assessments
3128

More Information

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
32.5x30
Sump Pump
Yes

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1261
Finished SqFt Below Ground
850

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
30x40
Garage Square Feet
1200
Carport
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
11
Section#
7
Township#
62

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Fire Number
12957
Legal Description
Norway Ridge Part of Gov Lot 5 LOT 9 BLOCK 1
Listing City
Ely
Map Page
999
Municipality
Fall Lake Twp
School District
Lake Superior
School District Phone
218-834-8216
Zip Plus 4
8397
Property ID Number
28622601090
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
3043
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Exquisite Year-Round Log Home Retreat on 4 Wooded Acres. This beautifully maintained log home offers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Ideally located near numerous stunning lakes, this property is a gateway to the best of nature and recreation. The main log home features 1–2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. "warm tiles" in both the kitchen and bath to add comfort and charm which are located on the main level. The lower-level primary suite boasts a luxurious full bathroom with a large soaking tub, separate shower, walk-in closet, and direct access to a private patio complete with a hot tub—your own personal oasis. The loft area, overlooking the cozy living space below, serves as a versatile bonus area or additional sleeping quarters. But the true standout feature... is a 40' x 30' detached garage that’s more than just a garage—it's a showpiece. Equipped with in-floor heating and its own boiler heating system, this space includes two workshop areas on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a fully finished bonus living area with two additional sleeping rooms, a half bath, and a spacious open-concept lounge filled with natural light. This property isn’t just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a base for outdoor adventures, or a multi-functional living space, this unique country gem delivers. Come experience the extraordinary—your log home haven awaits.
Directions
Sheridan Street E (Hwy 169) to Kawishiwi Rd, turn right, follow to Sunset Rd turn R, follow approx 4 miles turn left on W Ridge Rd follow to fire number 12957

Accessible

None
Yes

Acreage Information

Pasture Acres
0
Tillable Acres
0

Air Conditioning

None
Yes

Appliances

Central Vacuum
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level 1/2 Bath
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes

Construction Materials

Log
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Living/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes
200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Log
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Fireplace Footings
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes
Dual Fuel/Off Peak
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes
Wood Stove
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes
Workshop
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Enclosed
Yes
Patio
Yes
Screened
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage
Yes
Log Home
Yes

Road Frontage

Township
Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes
Metal
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Private
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Bathroom 8.5x10.3 Main
Bathroom 12.2x10.2 Lower
Dining Room 13.9x11.8 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 12.10x13.2 Lower
Kitchen 19.5x10 Main
Laundry 18.3x8.6 Lower
Living Room 15.10x13.6 Main
Loft 22x13 Upper
Recreation Room 13.8x16.8 Lower
IDX
Listing Office: Z'Up North Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026
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