Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Listed
$500,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Quality-built ranch home on Clear Lake, conveniently located between Ely and Tower, MN. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath property sits on a level lot with westerly lake views, a spacious lakeside deck, and a paved driveway. The main level includes a living room with gas fireplace, an eat in kitchen, and a primary bedroom featuring built ins and an attached ¾ bath. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the main floor. The partially finished lower level offers a family room, office, and additional bath, with potential for further finishing or storage. Property features include in floor and baseboard electric heat, private well and septic, an attached 1 car garage, and a detached oversized garage/workshop. Two storage sheds and a dock are included. This well-maintained home offers a blend of comfort, practicality, and lakeside enjoyment-ideal as a year round residence or Northwoods retreat.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1859 Bobence Rd
General
- Price: $500,000
- Taxes: $2,583 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 1402
- MLS ID: 6123729
- Updated: 2/23/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Natural Woodwork, Drywall
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Combine with Kitchen
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dock
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete
- Garage Description: Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation
Location
- Area: R
- County: St. Louis County
- Township: Eagles Nest township (St. Louis County)
- Driving Directions: From Ely. follow Hwy 169 west to Bobence Road. Turn right and follow to the property on the left.
School Information
- High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, In Floor Heat, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Drain Field
- Water: Drilled
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Frame/Wood
- Exterior Const.: Cement Board
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Windows: Energy Windows
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,532
- Year Built: 2002
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Inland Lake
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.2
- Lot Dimensions: 225 x 250
- Frontage: County Road, Dead End/No Outlet, Unpaved
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, Level
- Development Status: Previously Owned
- Zoning: Residential
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Name: Clear
- Water Front Desc.: Inland Lake
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $326.37
- Tax Amount: $2,583
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: Lots 3 & 4, John Bobence Plat
- Disclosures/Reports: Well Disclosure
- Property ID: 317-0130-00040, 317-0130-00030
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Schools
Schools serving 1859 Bobence Rd
School District:St. Louis County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tower-Soudan Elementary School 415 North 2nd Street, Tower, MN 55790 | PK-6 | 10.5 mi |
Northeast Range Secondary 30 South Drive, Babbitt, MN 55706 | 7-12 | 11.5 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 1859 Bobence Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 1859 Bobence Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$596
-6%
$65,900
—
2024
$634
-4%
$65,900
23%
2023
$660
6%
$53,600
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2022
$622
-1%
$53,600
-1%
2020
$628
13%
$54,300
10%
2019
$556
-3%
$49,200
—
2018
$572
3%
$49,200
—
2017
$558
-14%
$49,200
-15%
2016
$652
-14%
$57,900
-20%
2015
$758
10%
$72,000
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2014
$689
-11%
$72,000
-12%
2013
$775
—
$81,500
—
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1859 Bobence Rd, Ely, MN 55731 (MLS# 6123729) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 1859 Bobence Rd is currently listed for $500,000 and was received on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 1859 Bobence Rd? 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.