Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/06/2026
Listed
$1,490,000
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Property Description
Imagine owning your own private piece of paradise with over 10 acres on Waters Island with a staggering 2,000 feet of pristine shoreline on beautiful Burntside Lake and a rare offering of a separate 2+ acre mainland parcel with 210 feet of shoreline on Van Vac Road for convenient access and extra privacy provided by the massive, towering Pines. Originally a Trapper's Cabin it's full of character and charm. Wrapped in rustic rough cedar siding, it sits perfectly on the island with breathtaking sunrise views greeting you each day. Cozy window seats line the living room, inviting you to soak in sweeping lake vistas. Upstairs, the loft features built-in beds tucked into the eaves and two more bedrooms, sauna round out the main level. Open floor plan hosts the living room, dining and kitchen all overlooking Burntside. Spend your days exploring the island's wooded trails and picking fresh wild blueberries. Modern conveniences are already in place: power, internet, septic system... Handy shed stores all your lakeside necessities. True legacy property that is being offered for the first time. Whether you're seeking a peaceful family retreat, a hunting and fishing basecamp, or a private island getaway, look no further. It's time to start living your dreams today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2763 Van Vac Rd
General
- Price: $1,490,000
- Taxes: $13,030 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 1402
- MLS ID: 6126575
- Updated: 7/8/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Combine with Kitchen, Combine with Living Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Dock
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel
Location
- Area: R
- County: St. Louis County
- Driving Directions: Grant McMahan to Van Vac Rd to firenumber. From there to waters island, go NW
School Information
- High School District: Ely #696
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Frame/Wood
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Posts
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 1.25
- Square Feet: 1,122
- Year Built: 1978
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 12.2
- Lot Dimensions: 1832 x 448 x 847 x 614
- Frontage: County Road
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level, Rolling Slope, BWCA Access, Island/Peninsula
- Development Status: Previously Owned
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Name: Burntside
- Water Front Desc.: Inland Lake
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,327.99
- Tax Amount: $13,030
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: lenghty
- Property ID: 465-0040-03239, 03235, 03394, 03392, 03504
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Schools
Schools serving 2763 Van Vac Rd
School District:Ely Public School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Ely, MN 520 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731 | PK-5 | 5.5 mi |
Memorial Middle School 600 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731 | 6-8 | 5.5 mi |
Memorial Secondary 600 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731 | 9-12 | 5.5 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2763 Van Vac Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 2763 Van Vac Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$5,256
18%
$481,200
6%
2025
$4,448
6%
$454,200
18%
2024
$4,208
8%
$385,300
18%
2023
$3,886
5%
$326,800
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2022
$3,696
2%
$326,800
—
2020
$3,620
-2%
$326,800
-2%
2019
$3,696
—
$334,400
—
2018
$3,688
-1%
$334,400
—
2017
$3,710
-5%
$334,400
-5%
2016
$3,904
-2%
$351,900
—
2015
$3,970
—
$351,900
—
2014
$3,983
-1%
$353,300
—
2013
$4,012
—
$353,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2763 Van Vac Rd, Ely, MN 55731 (MLS# 6126575) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 2763 Van Vac Rd is currently listed for $1,490,000 and was received on July 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 2763 Van Vac 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.