246 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731 - Photo 1

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Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,346 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Step into timeless character with this 1927 home, full of original details and thoughtful updates. The inviting 3-season front porch welcomes you with wainscoting accents and stunning stained-glass windows-perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, wainscoting details, recent appliances, and new gray tile-look LVP flooring. A newly renovated full bathroom echoes the same stylish flooring for a cohesive touch. The main floor also boasts a bedroom, while the upper level offers additional bedrooms plus a versatile bonus space. Original hardwood floors and rich woodwork flow throughout, showcasing the home's historic charm. Outside, the property feels private and serene with space to garden, gather around the firepit, or simply relax. A 23 x 24 garage and 10 x 18 separate building provide ample space for storage. This home blends modern updates with historic character, offering both comfort and charm in a peaceful setting.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 246 N 5th Ave E

General

Price: $179,000
Taxes: $579 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: 1402
MLS ID: 6122000
Updated: 10/7/2025
Added to Site: 120 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Hardwood Floors

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
1/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Dining Room: Combine with Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen

Exterior

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard - Partial

Parking

Garage Description: 23 x 24
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel

Location

Area: R
County: St. Louis County
Driving Directions: 246 N 5th Ave E in the town of Ely, MN.

School Information

High School District: Ely #696

Heating & Cooling

Heating Type: Forced Air, Oil

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Frame/Wood
Exterior Const.: Asphalt
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Windows: Wood Frames
Stories/Levels: 2
Square Feet: 1,346
Year Built: 1927

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Other

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Frontage: City Street
Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
Development Status: Previously Owned

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $132.99
Tax Amount: $579
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: Lot 5 Block 5 "Surface Only" South Pioneer Addition to Ely
Property ID: 030-0285-00420

Listed by Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely

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Schools

Schools serving 246 N 5th Ave E

School District:Ely Public School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Washington Elementary School, Ely, MN 520 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731	PK-5	0.3 mi
Memorial Secondary 600 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731	9-12	0.4 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 246 N 5th Ave E Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/18/2025

Listed

$179,000

231.48%

MLS

10/31/2013

Sold

$54,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 246 N 5th Ave E

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$664

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$101,200

15%

2025

$664

-9%

$88,200

18%

2024

$728

21%

$74,900

18%

2023

$602

19%

$63,400

10%

2022

$508

14%

$57,400

67%

2020

$444

8%

$34,440

1%

2019

$412

15%

$34,020

8%

2018

$358

-66%

$31,440

-38%

2017

$1,050

-2%

$50,600

-10%

2016

$1,074

5%

$56,200

7%

2015

$1,022

-2%

$52,500

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2014

$1,040

—

$52,500

1%

2013

$1,037

—

$52,200

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246 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731 (MLS# 6122000) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 246 N 5th Ave E is currently listed for $179,000 and was received on September 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 246 N 5th Ave E? 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.

246 N 5th Ave E Ely, MN 55731