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    145 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 55731

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    $300,000

    Commercial/Industrial - Ely, MN

    Property size:
    5,150 SF
    Price / SF:
    $58/SF
    Added:
    May 13, 2026
    Days on Market:
    5
    Last Refresh:
    May 17 at 3:06 am

    Property Features for 145 E Chapman St

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Com
    Rooms
    Basement
    Parking features
    Paved or Surfaced
    Basement Y/N
    1
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    030-0010-01810
    Size
    5,150 SF

    Utilities

    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Building materials
    Block
    Roof type
    Rubber
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Jan Erchul

    Listing agent Jan Erchul

    Listing office Ely Realty 10 N 1ST Ave E, Ely, MN

    Listing date May 13, 2026

    MLS# 149947 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Leased main floor space provides immediate income until April 2027.
    • Prime corner location in the heart of downtown Ely.
    • 5000 sq ft commercial building with 4 separate leasing areas.
    • Major updates including a new roof (2023) and fuel oil boiler (2021).
    • Historic building with original tin ceilings and wood floors.
    • Basement included.

    Overview

    This is a 5,000+ square foot commercial building located in downtown Ely. Constructed in 1920, this historic building features four separate leasing areas. The main floor front space, characterized by original tin ceilings and wood floors, is currently leased until April 2027. The owners occupy the additional main floor and second-floor space to operate their existing business. The building benefits from a corner location. A new roof was installed in 2023, and a new fuel oil boiler was installed in 2021. The building previously operated as a clothing store for over 30 years. This property presents an opportunity to establish a new business venture or relocate an existing business to this location.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Portage North | Sundog ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Ely
    County
    St. Louis
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -91.864127
    Latitude
    47.902553

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Historic 5,000+ sq ft commercial building in downtown Ely.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 145 E Chapman St Ely, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $300,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Leased main floor space provides immediate income until April 2027.; Prime corner location in the heart of downtown Ely.; **5000 sq ft commercial building with 4 separate leasing areas.**
    (218) 349-0515
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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