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Last sold for $65,000 on Oct 24, 2018

649 E JAMES ST

ELY, MN 55731
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,568 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.
3,288 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Oct 24, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,940 (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.$146,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyST. LOUIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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.SaunaPorch · 130 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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

649 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 81% of homes in Ely 55731
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Ely 55731
  • Older than 71% 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.

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size3,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 649 E James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 55731St. Louis County
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²81% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,288 ft²5% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than195029% of homes41% of homes

About 649 E James St

When did 649 E James St, Ely, MN last sell?

649 E James St, Ely, MN last sold on Oct 24, 2018 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 649 E James St, Ely, MN?

649 E James St, Ely, MN has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 649 E James St, Ely, MN built?

649 E James St, Ely, MN was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 649 E James St, Ely, MN?

649 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 649 E James St, Ely, MN compare to other homes in Ely 55731?

Among the 5,982 homes in Ely 55731, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,288 ft² against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1950 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 649 E James St, Ely, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 649 E James St, Ely, MN was $2,940. The county assessed it at $146,000.

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