$449,000
1493 Inspiration Road Ely, MN 55731
Active Contingent MLS# 6125087
3 beds 2 baths 2,085 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1493 Inspiration Road
MLS# 6125087
Description for 1493 Inspiration Road, Ely, MN, 55731
Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath country home located just 2 miles south of Ely on a quiet, private road off of Highway 1. Home has a total of over 3000 sq. ft, was built in 2008, and has aprox 10.5 acres of wooded privacy. The home features a very convenient attached 2 stall garage, maintenance free siding, and very efficient triple pane windows! The main floor has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, a nice pantry, and opens right into the dining room with windows on 3 sides to fully enjoy the peaceful wooded views, the living room with propane fireplace, large main bedroom with huge walk in closet, a second bedroom, 3/4 bath, and a combo laundry and entry room that leads to the attached garage. Downstairs is the huge 3rd bedroom, which could also be a great rec/family room, a full bath, utility room, storage room, and a huge dream workshop..that could be converted to another use if desired. Home has in-floor hot water heating on the lower level, and off peak electric/propane hot water heat on the main floor. Also, a nice half circle driveway, a fully enclosed front porch, steel roof, and a storage building. All of this on a private 10.45 acre parcel just a few minutes from Ely!
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, SF/Detached
Status: Active Contingent-Subject to Financing (MN Only)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 10.45 Acres
Square Feet: 2,085 sq ft
Year Built: 2008
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Construction: Frame/Wood
County: St. Louis
School Information
District: Ely #696
Room Information
Main Floor
Living Room: 21.5x13
Kitchen: 21.5x13
Dining Room: 13x12
Laundry Room: 11x9
Primary Bedroom: 21.5x13
Bedroom: 16.5x9
Bathroom: 9x8
Lower Floor
Utility Room: 8.5x8
Bathroom: 8.5x8.5
Workshop: 26x21
Bedroom: 21x7
Storage Room: 8.5x7.5
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Other: Enclosed Porch, Family/Rec
Bath Description: Full Basement,3/4 Main Floor
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 1,655 sq ft
Square Footage below: 430 sq ft
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Stove
Basement: Partially Finished, Bedrooms, Egress Windows, Full, Bath, Walkout, Utility Room, Poured Concrete, Insulated Form
Doors/Windows: Triple Glazed
Additional Interior Features: Drywalls, Ceiling Fans, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Mechanicals - Water Heater-Electric
Utilities
Water: Drilled
Sewer: Private, Mound
Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Boiler, Propane, In Floor, Electric
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage Description - Attached
Exterior: Vinyl
Lot View: Panoramic
Lot Dimensions: 700 x 650
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, Rolling, Road Frontage - Highway, Private
Out Buildings: Other Buildings
Driving Directions
From Ely go South on Hwy 1 for 2.2 miles to Inspiration Rd. Turn left and follow to the property address.
Financial Considerations
Terms: Cash,Conventional
Tax/Property ID: 465-0010-01622
Tax Amount: 2921
Tax Year: 2026
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