Waterfront
Address
X Waters Island, Ely, MN
Price
$ 1,585,000
Property Attributes
- ID#6726363
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySAINT LOUIS
- CityEly
- AreaMorse Town Of
- NeighborhoodMorse Town Of
- Zip55731
- StyleSingle Family
- Year Built1997
- Taxes$ 9252
- Price$ 1,585,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2146
- Lot Size15.6 Acres
Data Source:
Northstar MLS (NSTAR)
Property Description
There is no other property on iconic Burntside Lake like this one! Welcome to Aurora Waters, a one of a kind, landmark home on a spectacular island! This is a magical property: 5 hand crafted cabins and 4 exotic Yurts spread through an enchanted, open forest of 20.9 acres with 2,140 feet of sunny, southern facing shoreline. Towering Norway pines and high granite bluffs offer shimmering island studded views across the vast, main body of the lake to the legendary Boundary Waters Wilderness, world famous for canoe trips. Catch giant lake trout in the 120’ clear, spring fed depths in front of your dock, and sauna and swim under the shimmer of the Northern Lights. Bald eagles and deer abound. Loons call in the still twilight, and the stars are bright and close. Waters Island is the largest, most central island on Burntside and Aurora’s neighboring forest is held in a Land Trust. It’s the ultimate in seclusion and privacy, yet easily accessible via a nearby dock (included). There is a flat, spacious parking area with a level, hundred yard driveway to the Eastern Van Vac Road. Just seven paved miles to the charming frontier town of Ely with its cafes, restaurants, canoe outfitters and shopping. 40 minutes to the Hibbing Airport. Something like this will never come up for sale on Burntside again. Invest in a legacy property and a rare sanctuary in these turbulent times. Visit soon!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Listed $1,585,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2146 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Private Sewer |
| Heating | Fireplace(s) |
| Cooling | None |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| View | East,Lake,North,Panoramic,South,West |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Waterfront Features | Lake Front |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | St. Louis |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Contingency | None |
| Subdivision Name | Morse Town Of |
| Other Structures | Bunk House,Gazebo,Sauna,Storage Shed |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Directions | By boat,NW from Van Vac Public Landing,Mainland lot property is road accessible. |
| City | Ely |
| High School District | Ely |
| Zoning Description | Residential-Single Family |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9252 |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Lender Owned | No |
| Amenities Unit | Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Kitchen Window,Panoramic View |
| PostalCity | Ely |
Interior Features
| Basement | Crawl Space |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Free Standing,Wood Burning |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2146 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| Bath Desc | Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath |
| Dining Room Description | Informal Dining Room,Living/Dining Room |
| Fuel | Wood |
| Waterfront Feet | 1400 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Irregular Lot,Tree Coverage - Heavy |
| Water Source | Lake Water |
| Lot Size Area | 15.6 |
| Building Area Total | 2146 |
| Lot Dimensions | 1379x1400 |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Foundation Area | 2146 |
| Road Frontage Type | County Road |
| Road Responsibility | Public Maintained Road |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 55731
Price
Taxes
Year Built
Visits
In The Neighborhood
Waterfront
Ely
$ 1,490,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,122 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 1 Baths
Z'Up North Realty, Inc.
Waterfront
Ely
$ 2,450,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,146 SqFt
- Rooms
- 6 Beds + 3.5 Baths
Janisch Realty, Inc
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