$199,500
1530 N 20th Avenue E Ely, MN 55731
For Sale MLS# 7035397
3 beds 1 baths 1,373 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1530 N 20th Avenue E
MLS# 7035397
Description for 1530 N 20th Avenue E, Ely, MN, 55731
Rustic Charm Meets Opportunity on 10 (yes, ten!) City LotsExplore this rare find nestled between Miners Lake and Shagawa Lake—a vintage 2+ Bedroom, 1 Bath home brimming with character, ripe for renovation. The sprawling property spans 10 city lots, offering flexibility for gardens, RV storage, potential expansion—or just a generous buffer from neighbors. This home is located on a corner lot on a dead end street.The value-packed parcel includes:A brand-new, 30×40 insulated garage workshop — perfect for crafts, hobbies, business use or even aretreat space.A second 30×40 insulated 2 plus stall garage, complete with a wood stove and work space, storage and benches—ideal for four-season projects.A two-car garage, in need of TLC—ready to be revived or reimagined.This is more than a dwelling—it’s potential: for multi-use living, creative enterprise, or just "up-north" living in beautiful Ely, home to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Superior National Forest, state parks and hundreds of lakes. Priced at $199,500, it's an especially compelling opportunity in Ely’s eclectic real-estate landscape.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family, Ranch-Style Home
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Lot Size: 0.64 Acres
Square Feet: 1,373 sq ft
Year Built: 1920
Foundation: 1,373 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Subdivision: Town Of Spalding Ely
County: St. Louis
Days On Market: 5
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 696 - Ely
Room Information
Main Floor
Bathroom: 7x8
Bedroom 1: 12x13
Bedroom 2: 12x11.5
Deck: 7.5x6
Flex Room: 13x8.5
Foyer: 6x8
Garage: 40x30
Garage: 40.5x30.5
Garage: 36.5x24.5
Kitchen: 19x12
Laundry: 7.5x8
Living Room: 17.5x15.5
Patio: 6x5.5
Lower Floor
Unfinished: 20x24
Bathrooms
3/4 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Family: Main Level
Dining: Eat In Kitchen
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 1,373 sq ft
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Disposal
Basement: Concrete Block, Unfinished, Crawl Space, Poured Concrete, Partial, Sump Pump
Accessibility: Grab Bars In Bathroom
Additional Interior Features: Kitchen Window, Natural Woodwork, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Floor Primary, Main Floor Laundry, All Living Facilities on One Level, Main Floor Bedroom
Utilities
Water: City Water/Connected, City Water - In Street
Sewer: City Sewer - In Street, City Sewer/Connected
Cooling: Window
Heating: Oil, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Description: Heated Garage, Detached Garage, Insulated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Multiple Garages, Finished Garage, Garage Dimensions - 40x30 40.5x30.5 36.5x24.5, Garage Sq Ft - 3294.
Exterior: Vinyl, Metal, Fiber Board, Cedar
Roof: Metal, Age 8 Years or Less, Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt Shingles
Lot Dimensions: 250x111
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Satellite Dish, Patio, Deck, Tree Coverage - Light, Corner Lot, Road Frontage - City, No Outlet/Dead End, Paved Streets
Out Buildings: Pole Building, Garage(s)
Driving Directions
From Ely: Go north on N Pioneer Rd to left on N 20th Avenue E. House is on the right
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 030029000080
Tax Amount: 85
Tax Year: 2025
HomeStead Description: Homesteaded
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