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$215,000$171 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Oct 26, 2026

304 E JAMES ST

ELY, MN 55731
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,260 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$215K
$188K low$242K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Oct 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,938 (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.$180,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$167,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,500

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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.SaunaPorch · 78 ft²

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Washington Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 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

304 E James 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Ely 55731
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Ely 55731
  • Older than 81% 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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$61K$823K

This home is worth more than 53% 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$215,000
CheaperTypical $204,154Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,077 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1.15 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 304 E James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 55731St. Louis County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,00053% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17145% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²65% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac10% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than193019% of homes30% of homes

About 304 E James St

How much is 304 E James St, Ely, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 304 E James St, Ely, MN is $215,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $187,536 to $242,464. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 304 E James St, Ely, MN last sell?

304 E James St, Ely, MN last sold on Oct 26, 2026 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 304 E James St, Ely, MN?

304 E James St, Ely, MN has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 304 E James St, Ely, MN built?

304 E James St, Ely, MN was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 304 E James St, Ely, MN?

304 E James 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 304 E James St, Ely, MN compare to other homes in Ely 55731?

Among the 5,982 homes in Ely 55731, it is worth more than 53% of them ($215,000 against a typical $204,154), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($171 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,077 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 1.15 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1930 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of St. Louis County, it is worth more than 48% 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 304 E James St, Ely, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 304 E James St, Ely, MN was $2,938. The county assessed it at $180,500.

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