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Freestanding Mixed-Use Building
For Sale
$395,000

401 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

Freestanding building with operational ground-floor retail and an upstairs four-bedroom apartment with private deck and detached garage.

Property Size4,820 SF
Price / SF$81.95
Days on Market152

Property Features for 401 E Sheridan St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,820 SF
Zoning C-1

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 1

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $7,323

Building Details

Year Built 1913
Stories 3
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Listed By: Lori Schulze
Source: Exprealty
Added: Mar 29 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 26 at 10:53AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1913, this freestanding mixed-use building sits on Ely’s C-1 commercial corridor and is arranged across three levels. The main level features a fully operational retail floor currently operating as a liquor store. Below is basement storage, and the upper level includes a spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with a private deck and a detached garage.

With a total of 6,486 SF, the building offers a flexible footprint for an owner-operator, a long-term tenant, or an income-focused use of both levels. The property is located at 401 E Sheridan Street in Ely, positioned to benefit from steady year-round activity tied to the town’s role as a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

For buyers seeking a historically grounded property with practical live/work and income potential, this is a straightforward mixed-use asset with established ground-floor operations and defined residential space above.

Key Highlights

  • Built in 1913, freestanding mixed‑use building on Ely’s C‑1 commercial corridor
  • Main level has fully operational retail space currently operating as a liquor store
  • Basement includes 1,666 SF of storage

Property Analytics

Current Use

Mike's Drive In Liquor (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Auto Parts Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

539
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 55731, MN

5,494
Population
4,954
Households
1.1
Avg Household Size
54
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1,606.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
3
Density / Sq Mi
$62,900
Median Household Income
$31,840
Median Earnings
$641
Median Rent
$202,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Freestanding building with operational ground-floor retail and an upstairs four-bedroom apartment with private deck and detached garage.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 401 E Sheridan St Ely, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $395,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1913, freestanding mixed‑use building on Ely’s C‑1 commercial corridor; Main level has fully operational retail space currently operating as a liquor store; Basement includes 1,666 SF of storage
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