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$149,025$138 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $59,000 on Jul 17, 2001

1053 E MADISON ST

ELY, MN 55731
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,080 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$149K
$146K low$152K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$59,000 · Jul 17, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$964 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$122,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyST. LOUIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Sauna

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Memorial Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Washington Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Ely Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55731These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.57%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,169
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.37°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

1053 E Madison St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in St. Louis County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in St. Louis County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Ely 55731
  • Older than 78% of homes in Ely 55731

What homes are worth in Ely 55731

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$71K$898K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Ely 55731.

How it measures up in Ely 55731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ely 55731.

Estimated value$149,025
CheaperTypical $223,694Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,076 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1053 E Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 55731St. Louis County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,02528% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13827% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²51% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac19% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than193922% of homes33% of homes

About 1053 E Madison St

How much is 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN is $149,025 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $146,116 to $151,934. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN last sell?

1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN last sold on Jul 17, 2001 for $59,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN?

1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN built?

1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN?

1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN is assigned to Memorial Middle School (middle), rated B-; Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Memorial High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Ely Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN compare to other homes in Ely 55731?

Among the 5,982 homes in Ely 55731, it is worth more than 28% of them ($149,025 against a typical $223,694), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($138 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,076 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1939 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of St. Louis County, it is worth more than 24% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1053 E Madison St, Ely, MN was $964. The county assessed it at $122,000.

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