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$138,460
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 88How 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

844 E JAMES ST

ELY, MN 55731
0
Baths
3,122 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$138K
$122K low$155K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$74 (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.$4,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,700

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.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Washington Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Memorial High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 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

844 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in St. Louis County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% 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.

This home
$67K$851K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$138,460
CheaperTypical $220,844Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size3,122 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

How 844 E James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 55731St. Louis County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,46024% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,122 ft²4% of homes8% of homes

About 844 E James St

How much is 844 E James St, Ely, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 844 E James St, Ely, MN is $138,460 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,204 to $154,716. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 844 E James St, Ely, MN last sell?

844 E James St, Ely, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 844 E James St, Ely, MN?

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

How does 844 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 24% of them ($138,460 against a typical $220,844) and its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,122 ft² against a typical 1.16 ac). Measured against all of St. Louis County, it is worth more than 21% 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 844 E James St, Ely, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 844 E James St, Ely, MN was $74. The county assessed it at $4,700.

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