Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/15/2026
Listed
$195,000
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MLS
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Property Description
5.19 acres with an impressive 495' of south-facing lakeshore offering excellent sun exposure and beautiful water views. This exceptional parcel features electricity on site, dock already in place, and a compliant outhouse. Minutes from the nearest public access, the property provides both privacy and convenience. A truly great building site with good elevation and scenic vistas - ideal for your future lake retreat.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5248 Ely Island S
General
- Price: $195,000
- Taxes: $955 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
- MLS ID: 7022728
- Updated: 2/17/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Location
- County: St. Louis
- Township: Tower
- Driving Directions: Via boat from public access sites, Aronson Marina, McKinley Park
School Information
- School District: 1046 - St. Louis County
- High School District: St. Louis County
Utilities
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Other
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 5.19
- Lot Dimensions: 820 x 447
- Frontage: None
- Development Status: Raw Land
- Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Lakefront
- Water Front Feet: 495
- Lake Front: Yes
- Lake Bottom: Undeveloped
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $955
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 3 EX 6 AC AT SE CORNER, AND EX 2.43 AC AT NE COR & EX 5.00 AC AT NW COR AND EX A 5.22 AC TRACT ALONG SHORELINE AND EX A 1.03 AC TRACT ALONG SHORELINE EX A 9.90 AC TRACT ALONG N SHORELINE EX A 5.66 AC TRACT ALONG S SHORELINE, SEC 15, T62-R15
- CC&Rs: Yes
- Restrictions: Open
- Inclusions: Dock
- Property ID: 270002001360
Listed by Vermilion Land Office, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 5248 Ely Island S
School District:St. Louis County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tower-Soudan Elementary School 415 North 2nd Street, Tower, MN 55790 | PK-6 | 3.4 mi |
Northeast Range Secondary 30 South Drive, Babbitt, MN 55706 | 7-12 | 16.6 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5248 Ely Island S
Tax History
Tax History for 5248 Ely Island S
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$980
—
$86,000
19%
2025
$980
10%
$72,100
—
2024
$894
-4%
$72,100
16%
2023
$936
2%
$61,900
—
2022
$922
57%
$61,900
30%
2020
$588
3%
$47,700
-1%
2019
$572
6%
$48,200
7%
2018
$542
-3%
$45,000
—
2017
$558
-1%
$45,000
—
2016
$564
-28%
$45,000
-25%
2015
$784
-3%
$60,100
—
2014
$810
-3%
$60,100
—
2013
$832
—
$60,100
—
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5248 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790 (MLS# 7022728) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 5.19 acres. 5248 Ely Island S is currently listed for $195,000 and was received on February 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 5248 Ely Island S? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Tower? You can browse all Tower real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.