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Burntside Lake 5-Acre Parcel
Updated: Sep 6, 2025
Burntside Lake 5-Acre Parcel

Waters Island, Ely, MN 55731

$945,000
5.30 AC lot
5‑acre parcel on Waters Island, Burntside Lake's largest and most central island.
South and west‑facing exposure with stunning views of the Boundary Waters Wilderness.
Private setting with level building sites** among Norway pines and a granite bluff.
Secluded bay ideal for swimming and sheltered boat mooring.
Includes mainland dock with parking and short driveway access.
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Burntside Lake 5-Acre Island Parcel
Updated: May 20, 2025
Burntside Lake 5-Acre Island Parcel

Waters Island, Ely, MN 55731

$945,000
5.30 AC lot
5‑acre parcel on Waters Island, Burntside Lake: Offers a large, private property on a central island of a highly desirable lake.
South and west facing exposure with breathtaking views of the lake and Boundary Waters Wilderness.
Private bay for swimming and boating: Includes a secluded bay ideal for recreational water activities.
Multiple level building sites feature easily accessible and level areas suitable for construction among mature pines.
Mainland dock with parking includes a dedicated mainland dock with a spacious parking area and easy access.
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Fall Lake Waterfront Homesite
Fall Lake Waterfront Homesite

417 Barrell Road, Ely, MN 55731

$347,000
2.80 AC lot

2.8 acres on Fall Lake, near Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

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Elevated Waterfront Land Parcel
Elevated Waterfront Land Parcel

3506 Hanson Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731

$550,000
3.90 AC lot

Waterfront land with elevated west-facing shoreline and surveyed approval for septic.

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Wooded Waterfront Homesite
Wooded Waterfront Homesite

417 Barrel Road, Ely, MN 55731

$347,000
2.80 AC lot

A private, surveyed 2.8-acre south-shore lot with power at the road, reviewed septic site, and 205 feet of shoreline.

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Turnkey Waterfront Recreation Lot
Turnkey Waterfront Recreation Lot

2148 Haapala Rd, Ely, MN 55731

$159,000
5.00 AC lot

A ready-to-build 5-acre parcel with cleared site, driveway, private well, power, septic, and water hookups.

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Tower, MN Waterfront Land Parcel
Tower, MN Waterfront Land Parcel

5248 Ely Island S, Tower, MN 55790

$195,000
5.19 AC lot

5.19 acres with 495' of south-facing lakeshore.

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Northwoods Waterfront Wilderness Land
Northwoods Waterfront Wilderness Land

3XXX County Road 904, Babbitt, MN 55706

$750,000
125.00 AC lot

Approximately 125 acres with about 1,800 feet of private shoreline on Joseph Lake, plus two non-lakefront lots.

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Lake Vermilion Building Lot
Lake Vermilion Building Lot

5773 N Lake Vermilion, Tower, MN 55790

$124,500
4.60 AC lot

4.6 acre waterfront land near Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

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Lake Vermilion Road Access Land
Lake Vermilion Road Access Land

E Armstrong Bay Road, Tower, MN 55790

$474,500
3.44 AC lot

3.4 acre lot with 240 ft shoreline.

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Ely, MN Waterfront Land Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 6 waterfront land for sale in Ely, MN, showcased through 6 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 1,093,356 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $3,293,000.

Sale prices for water rights properties in Ely, MN start at $159,000, averaging $548,833, and reaching up to $945,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Waterfront Land 7
Recreation land 4
Residential land & home lots 2
Hunting land 1

Demographics Overview

Population 5,292
Population Growth (5Y) -10.5%
Median Household Income $62,900
College Educated 54.0%

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55731 $569K

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 1.56%
Property Tax per SF $11.67 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 1.02 pp below county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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