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2331 Old Highway 169 Ely, MN 55731

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For Sale
$498,500

Commercial - Ely, MN

Lot size:
11.50 Acres
Days on Market:
177
Last Refresh:
Jan 5 at 1:06 pm

Property Features for 2331 Old Highway 169

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Standard status
Active
Zoning
Business/Commercial
APN
465004005841
Parking features
Driveway, Garage, Garage - Detached, Parking Lot
Exterior features
Metal, Wood
Lot size
11.50 Acres

Utilities

Heating system
Wood (Heating), Wood Stove

Building Details

Year built
1989
Architectural style
Other

Janisch Realty (218) 780-6644 [email protected]

Listing agent Lisa Janisch (218) 780-6644

Listing date Jul 13, 2025

MLS# 6753576 Listing URL

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Overview

Ely Commercial Live-Work Opportunity

Located approximately 5 miles south of Ely, Minnesota, this commercial property offers a live-work opportunity on 11.5 acres. The property is situated on a paved road with visibility from the corner of Highway 169 and Grant McMahan. It includes a year-round house with one bedroom and one bathroom, featuring a screened porch with the potential for a second bedroom. A 4920-square-foot storage building is present, equipped with 17-foot high double doors on each end, an office with laundry and bath facilities, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom upstairs apartment, and indoor storage for 14 boats. Outdoor storage accommodates 50+ boats, with room for expansion and the potential to construct additional storage buildings. The business includes boat storage, rental, and servicing, with books supporting the asking price. Most storage is a repeat contract for 6-7 months and includes retrieval from the lake, motor winterization, storage, and spring launch. Additional services such as tune-ups and rigging are provided as needed. There are currently 128 boats shrink-wrapped on or off-site, including commercial multi-boat clients. The business also includes 2 pontoon rentals. The property features a new septic system installed in 2021, a 145 ft drilled well, and Starlink internet. This is a turnkey opportunity to own your own business in Ely.
Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Dryland Marina Boat Storage Facility Greenstone Landscaping Landscaper Berndawg’s Warehouse Boat Storage Facility

Suggested Use

Storage Facility

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
-91.92558782
Latitude
47.89341192

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Parking lot & garage - Live and work opportunity in Ely, Minnesota with passive income.
Where is this parking lot & garage located?
The property is located at 2331 Old Highway 169 Ely, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $498,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: - Established boat storage/rental/servicing business with verifiable financials.; - Passive income and excellent growth potential in the recreational boating industry.; - Includes a year-round 1-bedroom house (potential for 2nd bedroom) and a 1-bedroom apartment.
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