Gorgeous 3 Bedroom 2 Bath contemporary home on 3.8 acres of majestic pine laden forest; a short 3 miles from Ely. The 377+/- feet of meandering Longstorff Creek is one of the many quality features that set this property apart from others. Numerous updates throughout with great attention to detail on both the inside and out. The main level includes an open concept kitchen & combined dining open to the expansive vaulted living room. The dream kitchen has new: high end appliances, slate countertops and backsplash, and a large pantry. French doors off of the living room open to a generous creek side screened and covered porch, the living room boasts a classic propane fireplace, wood vaulted ceiling and large windows that bring the outside into the generous sized room, and a lovely main level 3/4 newly updated bath. The 3 bedrooms are located on the walkout lower level, with new carpet in all rooms, stairs, and the large nook landing. Newly updated bathroom with gorgeous tile, glass shower door and large storage closet. The shared laundry and utility room has a new Trane forced air furnace and heat pump, central air, air exchanger, 200 amp electric, and on demand hot water heater. Professionally painted interior, updated both electric and all plumbing throughout. Exterior features newer: cedar siding, steel roof, seamless gutters, and outside decking, new cleverly hidden outdoor shower, drilled well, and new peat septic system. The few steps away detached building is home to the 2 stall garage with 2 new doors & automatic openers, year round studio/workshop space with new wood stove and propane heater, new flooring, wood walls and ceilings and above the workshop/studio is a charming private bunkhouse space nestled with forest views. The land has been selectively cleared of some of the balsam trees and brush. Located on a private drive with a new generous shaped parking area. Enjoy the large wrap around deck and seasonal water sounds from the creek side outdoor sitting areas tucked in this forest filled with many species of wildlife. A year round country home with so much more to offer then able to convey here.
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
2386 High Creek Rd, Ely, MN 55731
3beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
3.8 Acres Lot
$485,500 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$2,365 Estimated rent
Home value
$485,500
$461,000 - $515,000
$2,365/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:18pm
Listed by:
Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Bought with:
Anna Yahnke, MN 20593852
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6110609
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: new carpet, double closets, creek side window
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: new carpet, closet , creek side window
- Level: Lower
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: new carpet, closet, window well
- Level: Lower
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bathroom
- Description: new: plumbing, tiled shower w/ glass doors, vanity, and tiled floors.
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bathroom
- Description: new: plumbing, new tile, new glass shower door & large storage/linen closet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Kitchen
- Description: slate countertops and back splash, new high end appliances, maple floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Laundry
- Description: Laundry & Utility room: new Trane furnace and heat pump, central air, new on demand hot water heater, updated electric panel, air exchanger
- Level: Lower
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 7
Living room
- Description: vaulted ceilings, maple floors, propane fireplace, large windows and French doors to the screened porch and wrap around deck.
- Level: Main
- Area: 696 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 x 24
Office
- Description: New carpet, sitting nook or office with French doors to exterior
- Level: Lower
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Pantry
- Description: off of the kitchen with freezer and attached storage shelving included (Seller taking 2 wire racks that are not attached)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Workshop
- Description: Studio/Shop shares a wall with the garage and has a loft/bunkhouse over it. Insulated, wood stove, propane heat, and double doors to access the garage
- Area: 493 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 x 17
Heating
- Boiler, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Tankless, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Screens, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Den/Office,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street, Detached, Electrical Service
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Typical
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Hard, Rocky)
- Body of water: Longstorff
- Frontage length: 377
Lot
- Size: 3.80 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 740 x 365 x 628
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Low, Many Trees, Underground Utilities, High, Level
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Bunkhouse, Studio
- Foundation area: 1200
- Parcel number: 465012600080
- Other equipment: Air to Air Exchange
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Satellite
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | Sold | $435,000+9%$181/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110609 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Pending sale | $399,000$166/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110609 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2023 | Contingent | $399,000$166/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110609 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,000+33%$166/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110609 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2019 | Listing removed | $299,900$125/sqft |
Source: Bear Island Land Co., Inc #6085986 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,502 +4.3% | $405,900 +35.8% |
| 2023 | $2,398 +0.4% | $298,800 +12.3% |
| 2022 | $2,388 +10.7% | $266,100 +9.5% |
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Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 9/10Memorial SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- Ely
- 55731
- 2386 High Creek Rd