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    2331 Old Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731

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    $498,500

    COMMERCIAL - Ely, MN

    Property size:
    4,920 SF
    Lot size:
    11.50 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $101/SF
    Added:
    Jul 13, 2025
    Days on Market:
    333
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 10 at 2:06 am

    Property Features for 2331 Old Hwy 169

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    MU-5
    Parking features
    Garage
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,920 SF
    Lot size
    11.50 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Electric (Heating), Wood

    Building Details

    Building materials
    Wood Frame
    Roof type
    Metal, Asphalt, Shingle

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    Listing Contact
    Lisa Janisch

    Listing agent Lisa Janisch License #40298563

    Listing office Janisch Realty Inc P O Box 517, Tower, MN

    Listing date Jul 13, 2025

    MLS# 148712

    Copyright © 2026 Range Association of REALTORS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 11.5‑acre property on paved road with visibility from the corner of Hwy 169 & Grant McMahan, about 5 miles from Ely
    • 4,920 SF storage building with 17‑ft high double doors on each end, plus office with laundry and bath
    • Indoor boat storage for 14 boats, with 50+ boats stored outside and room for additional storage buildings
    • On‑site living and rental: 1 bed/1 bath year‑round house and a 1 bed/1 bath upstairs year‑round apt
    • Business setup includes repeat 6–7 month storage contracts covering retrieval from lake, motor winterization, spring launch, plus tune‑ups/rigging
    • New septic (2021), 145‑ft drilled well, and Starlink internet; parking includes a garage

    Overview

    This commercial property in Ely, Minnesota, presents an opportunity to live and work up north. The property includes a boat storage, rental, and servicing business with books that support the asking price, passive income, and growth opportunities. Situated on 11.5 acres on a paved road, the property offers visibility from the corner of Highway 169 and Grant McMahan, approximately 5 miles south of Ely. The improvements include 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 includes 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. There is outdoor storage for over 50 boats, with room for more and the potential to construct additional storage buildings. 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. Currently, 128 boats are shrink-wrapped on or off-site, including commercial multi-boat clients. The business includes 2 pontoon rentals. A new septic system was installed in 2021. The property has a 145-foot drilled well and Starlink internet. This is a turnkey opportunity to own your own business in Ely.
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    Current Use by Public Records

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

    Suggested Use

    Storage Facility

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

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    City
    Ely
    County
    St. Louis
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -91.92533
    Latitude
    47.893726

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Marina - Live and work up north with excellent growth opportunities!
    Where is this marina located?
    The property is located at 2331 Old Hwy 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: 11.5‑acre property on paved road with visibility from the corner of Hwy 169 & Grant McMahan, about 5 miles from Ely; 4,920 SF storage building with 17‑ft high double doors on each end, plus office with laundry and bath; Indoor boat storage for 14 boats, with 50+ boats stored outside and room for additional storage buildings
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