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$179,000 Contingent

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Contingent
Single Family
3 Beds
3 Full Baths
3,048 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
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Ely, MN - Romberg Acres Opportunity! Bring your vision and tools to this spacious 3+ bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch-style home in the highly sought-after Romberg Acres neighborhood of Ely. Built in 1994, this property offers over 3,000 sq ft of finished living space on a beautiful 1.38-acre lot with towering white pines. Though in need of updating and repairs, the home provides a fantastic layout and lots of space. Enter through the attached garage into the lower level, where you'll find a large family room with fireplace and a generous wet bar, bonus rooms, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, the main floor features an open floor plan with a vaulted-ceiling living room and propane fireplace, a primary suite with attached bath, another full bath, additional bedrooms, and main floor laundry for convenience. The elevated setting on a wooded hill provides a sense of privacy while keeping you close to town conveniences. With its desirable location, generous square footage, and attractive lot, this property represents a rare chance to build equity and create your dream home. Priced significantly below the tax-assessed value-don't miss out on this investment opportunity in Ely's Romberg Acres!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1280 Heather St

General

Price: $179,000
Taxes: $1,835 (2025)
Status: Contingent
Type: Single Family
Source: 1402
MLS ID: 6121885
Updated: 1/12/2026
Added to Site: 128 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Drywall, Paneled, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Gas

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Description: 24 x 23
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt

Location

Area: R
County: St. Louis County
Township: Morse township (St. Louis County)
Driving Directions: From Ely take 169 East. Turn right on Hematite Blvd and follow the road as it first turns left, and then right. Then turn right on Heather St. to fire number on your left.

School Information

High School District: Ely #696

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Boiler, Propane

Utilities

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private, Drilled

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Frame/Wood
Exterior Const.: Steel Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 3,048
Year Built: 1994

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 1.38
Lot Dimensions: 200 x 300
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Development Status: Previously Owned

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $58.73
Tax Amount: $1,835
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: Lots 25 and 26 Romberg Acres Town of Morse
Property ID: 465-0235-00250

Listed by Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

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Schools

Schools serving 1280 Heather St

School District:Ely Public School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Washington Elementary School, Ely, MN 520 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731	PK-5	2 mi
Memorial Secondary 600 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731	9-12	2.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1280 Heather St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/10/2025

Price Reduced

$179,000

-10.05%

MLS

9/11/2025

Listed

$199,000

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Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History

Tax History for 1280 Heather St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$1,920

—

$268,500

-5%

2025

$1,920

-18%

$282,600

13%

2024

$2,338

5%

$250,900

9%

2023

$2,230

—

$229,200

8%

2022

$2,220

12%

$211,500

9%

2020

$1,990

13%

$193,295

9%

2019

$1,762

1%

$177,926

—

2018

$1,746

12%

$177,926

12%

2017

$1,560

2%

$159,178

—

2016

$1,528

-9%

$159,200

-7%

2015

$1,672

11%

$170,400

9%

2014

$1,502

-2%

$156,300

-1%

2013

$1,531

—

$158,100

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Total Baths
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Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,496
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Vermilion Land Office, Inc
Sold by Bear Island Realty LLC

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Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,496
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Vermilion Land Office, Inc.
Sold by Non-MLS

Sold

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Single Family
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Updated 7 days ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,550
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Listed by Pemberton RE
Sold by RE/MAX Advantage Plus

1280 Heather St, Ely, MN 55731 (MLS# 6121885) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1280 Heather St is currently listed for $179,000 and was received on September 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 1280 Heather St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ely? You can browse all Ely real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1280 Heather St Ely, MN 55731