5262 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790
$449,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Square Footage:
624
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
1,709,730
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$449,000
List Date:
8/29/2025
Last Modified:
7/16/2026
Overview
Description
Listing Details MLS# 6780806
General Property Information
- Common Wall
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Manufactured Home?
- No
- Multiple PIDs?
- No
- New Development
- No
- Number of Fireplaces
- Yes
- Road Btwn WF & Home?
- No
- Waterfront Frontage
- 3225
- Waterfront YN
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1950
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Seasonal
- Zoning
- Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
- Main Floor Total SqFt
- 624
- Above Grd Total SqFt
- 624
- Total SqFt
- 624
- Total Finished Sqft
- 624.00
- FireplaceYN
- Yes
- Lake/Waterfront Name
- Vermilion
- Style
- (SF) Single Family
- Foundation Size
- 624
- Lot Dimensions
- 1476x1700
- Acres
- 39.25
- Assessment Pending
- Yes
- # Carport Spaces
- 0
- Other Parking Spaces
- 0
- Bath Three Quarters
- 0
- Bath Half
- 0
- Bath Quarter
- 0
- Below Grd Total SqFt
- 0
- Garage Stalls
- 0
- Association Fee
- 0
Property Features
Accessible:
None
Air Conditioning:
None
Appliances:
Range; Refrigerator
Basement:
None
Bath Description:
Other
Construction Materials:
Log
Construction Status:
Previously Owned
Dining Room Description:
Living/Dining Room
Exterior:
Log
Fireplace Characteristics:
Wood Burning
Foundation:
None
Fuel:
Wood
Heating:
Wood Stove
Lake Details:
Rocky; Undeveloped
Lot Description:
Accessible Shoreline; Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium
Parking Characteristics:
None
Property Subtype:
Cabin
Road Frontage:
None
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Sellers Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Sewer:
Outhouse
Special Search:
All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom
Stories:
One
Water:
None
Waterfront Type:
Lake Front
Waterfront View:
Bay; Lake; North; South
Contract Information
- Contingency
- Subject to Financing
- Original List Price
- 449000
- ListPrice
- 449000
- Owner is an Agent?
- No
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- House Number
- 5262
- Street Name
- Ely
- Street Suffix
- Island
- Street Direction Suffix
- S
- Postal City
- Tower
- County
- St. Louis
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 55790
Assessments
- Assessment Balance
- 85
- Tax With Assessments
- 4684
Basement
- Foundation Dimensions
- 26x24
- None
- Yes
More Information
Building Information
- Finished SqFt Above Ground
- 624
Lake Details
- Lake Acres
- 39272
- Lake Depth
- 76
- Rocky
- Yes
- Undeveloped
- Yes
Lease Details
- Land Leased
- Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
- DP Resource
- Yes
- Homestead
- No
Ownership
- Fractional Ownership
- No
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 15
- Section#
- 15
- Township#
- 62
Office/Member Info
- Association
- GLAR
Location, Tax and Other Information
- AssocFeeYN
- No
- Fire Number
- 5262
- Legal Description
- Lot 2, Breitung
- Listing City
- Tower
- Map Page
- 999
- Municipality
- Tower
- School District
- St. Louis County
- School District Phone
- 218-749-8130
- DNR Lake ID#
- 69037800
- DNR Lake Classification
- General Development
- Property ID Number
- 270002001350
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Amount
- 4599
- In Foreclosure?
- No
- Potential Short Sale?
- No
- Lender Owned?
- No
Directions & Remarks
- Public Remarks
- Welcome to your Lake Vermilion Tranquil Island retreat. This charming rustic 2 bedroom log cabin situated on 39.25 acres with 3225 total feet of shoreline on both sides of Ely Island offers the ultimate privacy. The log cabin exudes timeless charm of a bygone era. The warm, inviting interior features a vaulted ceiling, stone wood- burning fireplace and wood floors. Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of the pristine waters. Island life provides endless opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking and relaxing by the water's edge. Accessible only by boat, this log cabin is a gateway to a lifestyle of peace and adventure. Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and quietude of beautiful Northern Minnesota!
- Directions
- Via boat from any public boat launch. From Stuntz Bay public launch to South side of Ely Island approximately 1.65 miles.
Accessible
- None
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- None
- Yes
Appliances
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
Bath Description
- Other
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Log
- Yes
Construction Status
- Previously Owned
- Yes
Dining Room Description
- Living/Dining Room
- Yes
Exterior
- Log
- Yes
Fireplace Characteristics
- Wood Burning
- Yes
Foundation
- None
- Yes
Fuel
- Wood
- Yes
Heating
- Wood Stove
- Yes
Insurance Fee
- Insurance Fee
- 0
Lot Description
- Accessible Shoreline
- Yes
- Irregular Lot
- Yes
- Tree Coverage - Medium
- Yes
Parking Characteristics
- None
- Yes
Patio, Porch and Deck Features
- Deck
- Yes
Property Subtype
- Cabin
- Yes
Road Frontage
- None
- Yes
Roof
- Asphalt Shingles
- Yes
Sellers Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Sewer
- Outhouse
- Yes
Special Search
- All Living Facilities on One Level
- Yes
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Yes
Stories
- One
- Yes
Water
- None
- Yes
Waterfront Type
- Lake Front
- Yes
Waterfront View
- Bay
- Yes
- Lake
- Yes
- North
- Yes
- South
- Yes
Room Information
| Room Name | Dimensions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| First (1st) Bedroom | 9.9x9.2 | Main |
| Kitchen | 9.9x8.6 | Main |
| Living Room | 18.11x13.5 | Main |
| Second (2nd) Bedroom | 9.9x7.1 | Main |
Listing Office:
Vermilion Land Office, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 16 - 2026
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