This exceptional 5-acre parcel, located a few miles from Ely on well maintained roads, is a rare ready-to-build opportunity. The heavy lifting is complete, including a cleared building site and driveway, private well, power, and a 3-bedroom septic system. The property includes a 30-foot camper that functioned as year-round occupancy for three years and is fully connected to the on-site power, septic and water hookups. A 12 x 12 heated shed houses the water and mechanical systems to ensure everything runs smoothly in any weather condition. The property has an easement to 300 acre Mitchell Lake, a private lake with no public access, an ideal setting for recreation and relaxation on the water. The south edge of the property borders over a thousand acres of public land providing great hiking, snowshoeing and hunting opportunities. This property offers a unique turnkey lifestyle from day one. Enjoy as is, or stay there while building your dream home.
Lot/land
$159,000
2148 Haapala Rd, Ely, MN 55731
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5Acres
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5 Acres Lot
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What's special
Well maintained roadsPrivate wellCleared building site
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- 488 |
- 27 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124453
Facts & features
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Typical
- Waterfront features: Waterfront Access(Deeded Access)
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 319 x 750
- Features: Low, Ravine, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed, Other
- Parcel number: 465011200090
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $489
- Date on market: 4/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $159,000-3% |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $164,000-6.3% |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
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- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- Ely
- 55731
- 2148 Haapala Rd





