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    5248 Ely Island Tower, MN 55790

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    $195,000

    Waterfront - Tower, MN

    Lot size:
    5.19 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    27
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 13 at 10:06 am

    Property Features for 5248 Ely Island

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Exterior features
    Dock
    Dock
    1
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    5.19 Acres

    Utilities

    Water front features
    Waterfront
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Barbara Hegg
    Barbara Hegg

    Listing agent Barbara Hegg

    Listing office Vermilion Land Office Inc 700 Hwy 169, Tower, MN

    Listing date Mar 18, 2026

    MLS# 149520 Listing URL

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    Overview

    Tower MN Waterfront Land

    This 5.19-acre waterfront land parcel in Tower, MN, features 495 feet of south-facing lakeshore, providing excellent sun exposure and water views. The property includes electricity on site, a dock, and a compliant outhouse. Located minutes from the nearest public access, the site offers both privacy and convenience. The land is suitable for building, with good elevation and scenic vistas, making it ideal for a lake retreat.
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    Waterfront Land

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    City
    Tower
    County
    St. Louis
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -92.2382998
    Latitude
    47.8504025

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Waterfront Land - 5.19 acres with 495' of south-facing lakeshore.
    Where is this waterfront land located?
    The property is located at 5248 Ely Island Tower, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $195,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Enjoy **495’ of south‑facing lakeshore** with excellent sun exposure and beautiful water views.; 5.19 acre parcel offering privacy and space.; Electricity on site and a dock already in place.
    (218) 742-2369
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    Barbara Hegg
    Barbara Hegg
    Real Estate License ID: 20052250
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    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

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    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

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    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

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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