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$2,450,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,146 Sq. Ft.
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Burntside Private Island Retreat With Mainland Dock! Gorgeous Sunrise To Sunset Vistas Of Treasured Burntside Lake. Waters Island retreat offers 20.9 acres of towering pines & 2,140 ft south & west 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 dock w/flat access road, just 7 paved miles south of Ely, & 1 paved mile past the public landing. Burntside is a 126 ft deep, spring fed clear blue water 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 dock on the south shore of the main body of the lake!

Full Property Details for 2928 Waters Island and Dock Van Vac Rd

General

  • Price: $2,450,000
  • Taxes: $9,772 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 6559212
  • Updated: 5/22/2025
  • Added to Site: 575 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Freestanding, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Other Rooms

  • Dining Room: Breakfast Area, Informal Dining Room, Living/Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room: Breakfast Area, Informal Dining Room, Living/Dining Room

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Deck, Dock, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Natural Woodwork, Panoramic View, Sauna, Tile Floors, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck

Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel

Location

  • County: St. Louis
  • Subdivision: Morse Town Of
  • Driving Directions: By boat, NW from Van Vac Public Landing, Mainland property is road accessible.

School Information

  • School District: 696 - Ely
  • High School District: Ely

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Lake Water

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Block, Crawlspace
  • Foundation Size: 2146
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 2,146
  • Above Ground: 2,146 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Down/Base.: 2,146 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1997

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Sauna, Storage Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 20.9
  • Lot Dimensions: 1420 x 1070
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Description: BWCA Access, Irregular Lot, Many Trees

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Name: Burntside
  • Water Front Desc.: Lakefront, Lake View
  • Water Front Feet: 2140
  • Water Front Elev.: 40
  • Water Front Slope: Steep
  • Water Front Num: 69011800
  • Lake Front: Yes
  • Lake Acres: 7313
  • Lake Bottom: Rocky
  • Lake Depth: 126

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $9,772
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Conventional, Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: Parcel ID's 465-0040-03236, 03238. Legal to govern
  • Property ID: 465004004490

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Schools serving 2928 Waters Island and Dock Van Vac Rd

School District:Ely Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Washington Elementary School, Ely, MN
520 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731
PK-56.5 mi
Memorial Secondary
600 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731
9-126.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 2928 Waters Island and Dock Van Vac Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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6/23/2024
Listed
$2,450,000
489900%
MLS
11/02/2020
Sold
$500
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Tax History for 2928 Waters Island and Dock Van Vac Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,252
—
$977,300
31%
2025
$9,252
34%
$745,400
19%
2024
$6,918
13%
$628,900
17%
2023
$6,140
4%
$538,600
—
2022
$5,898
-6%
$538,600
-8%
2020
$6,242
—
$583,600
—
2019
$6,218
—
$582,700
—
2018
$6,190
-1%
$582,600
—
2017
$6,254
-3%
$582,600
-4%
2016
$6,428
-2%
$604,200
—
2015
$6,532
2%
$604,200
1%
2014
$6,412
-1%
$595,500
—
2013
$6,468
—
$595,500
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2928 Waters Island and Dock Van Vac Road, Morse Twp, MN 55731 (MLS# 6559212) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 2928 Waters Island and Dock Van Vac Road is currently listed for $2,450,000 and was received on June 23, 2024. Want to learn more about 2928 Waters Island and Dock Van Vac Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Morse Twp? You can browse all Morse Twp real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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