Gorgeous cabin on crystal clear Snowbank Lake aprox 22 miles NE of Ely at the end of the Fernberg Road! This fantastic and extremely well-built cabin is water access only (no road) for ultimate privacy, and on a US Forest Service leased land site on the western shore of Snowbank Lake and right near the portage into Flash Lake. The big water views of the lake are phenomenal, including distant views of Disappointment Mountain...deep in the wilderness! The cabin has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The living room with stone fireplace/dining area/kitchen, and deck all face the lake with unforgettable views. The whole cabin is finished with beautiful native woods and hardwood flooring. Vaulted and beamed ceilings. Cabin presently has a lake water system that serve the kitchen sink, and a shower and sink in the bathroom. The grey water septic system is in need of upgrading and a future buyer can decide to upgrade, or decommission the water system. Composting toilet. A state of the art solar power system takes care of all the cabin needs. Nice storage building. Dock. Snowbank Lake is a large clear water lake 22 miles east of Ely and at the end of the road, and right where the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area begins. In fact, the northern 2/3 of the lake is fully inside the official boundaries of the wilderness area, offering fantastic access by canoe or boat and motor (25 HP limit inside the wilderness portion). The lake is famous for its great fishing for walleye, lake trout, smallmouth bass, and others! The cabin is fully furnished and ready to go for your enjoyment on this epic wilderness lake!
For sale
$249,000
LOT 6 Snowbank Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
810sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceHardwood flooringClear water lakeBeautiful native woodsVaulted and beamed ceilings
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 23, 2025 at 12:19pm
Listed by:
Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,
Bear Island Realty LLC,
Jeff Hway 218-349-0906,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6121957
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Skylight, Original ceiling/beams, newer birch walls & windows, original wood floor.
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bathroom
- Description: Composting toilet, corner shower surround, and pedestal sink.
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Great room
- Description: Newer 22 x 14 Addition, birch walls, engineered wood floor, ceiling fan, Scan wood burning free standing fireplace.
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 21
Kitchen
- Description: Oven/Range & Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 13
Living room
- Description: Original field stone wood burning fireplace with Bellfire refractory insert & quartz glass doors, skylight, Birch walls, & Tucson gas-fired stove.
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Porch
- Description: Outside porch with overhang and beautiful stone face & steps
- Level: Main
- Area: 102.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 20.5
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood, Propane
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Posts
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 810 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 810
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Snowbank
- Frontage length: 148
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Dimensions: 111 x 231 x 148 x 272
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, High, Level, BWCA Access
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 28960000050
- On leased land: Yes
- Lease amount: $3,700
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Stone, Wood, Frame/Wood, Log Home
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Compost
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $307/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,345
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 133 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $249,000-10.8%$307/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121957 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000$344/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121957 Report a problem | ||
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Est. payment
$1,440/mo
Principal & interest
$1284
Property taxes
$156
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