1663 Saari Rd, Ely, MN 55731
FOR SALE
8.96 ACRES

1663 Saari Rd
Ely, MN 55731

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 5,280 sqft (on 8.96 acres)

$1,250,000

Original price: $1,499,000
Est. Mortgage $7,380/mo*
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$1,250,000

Original price: $1,499,000
Est. Mortgage $7,380/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,280 sqft
(on 8.96 acres)

Local Information

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Description

White Iron Lake, Ely, Minnesota - Custom built 5200 sq. ft. home with 320 feet of level lakeshore with a private boat launch. 8.7 acres of land. This beautiful home has been completed with top quality materials and furnishings with both levels being completed with living quarters. The main floor living area features an open floor plan with views of the lake from the large windows and patio door. Well designed kitchen with a center island that seats 10 people, custom hickory cabinets, high definition laminate countertops, ceramic tile flooring, and a huge pantry in the hall. The living room has a gas fireplace, laminate flooring, a vaulted ceiling with tongue & groove pine and views of the lake. There are 4 main floor bedrooms with the master bedroom having a private bath. There is a second full bath and a utility/laundry room on the main level with a washer, dryer, freezer and closet. The walkout basement features a family room with tongue and groove wainscoting, bedroom, open area with a pool table, utility room, ¾ bath, electric sauna with a shower, large storage room and a tuck-under garage. Sleeps up to 19 people. Dual fuel heat. Rollout dock. Steel siding. The 30 X 48 Morton building is on a floating slab, has electricity and 3 overhead doors. There is an RV hookup. All of this tucked back into a private, wooded area with room enough to build additional structures. White Iron Lake has 3237 acres, 35.47 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 47 feet. It is connected to Garden Lake, Farm Lake, South Farm and the Kawishiwi River with access to the BWCAW. Being sold furnished. Priced below replacement cost, must see to appreciate the quality of this exceptional home and property.

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$237
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1663 Saari Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Den/Office,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility RoomNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5280 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: SatelliteAppliances: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Dryer Hook-Ups,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Fireplace(s),In Floor Heat,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Gas, BasementHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Lake Country Power
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Vinyl WindowsDoor: Patio DoorFlooring: Tiled Floors
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Accessibility: Partially WheelchairFloors: Tiled Floors
View
Has a ViewView: Inland Lake, Panoramic

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleWooded Area Size: 174240Other Structures: Pole BuildingExterior: DockFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 6Number of Covered Spaces: 6No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Off Street,Gravel,Detached,Tuckunder,Electrical Service,Slab
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Elevation-Low, Other - See Remarks)Road Frontage: Private Road, TownshipResponsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: UnimprovedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private SewerWater Body: White Iron
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 320
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2640 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 2640 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 218Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum, Wood, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Condition: Previously OwnedParcel Number: 465001003191 & 465001003193

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,250,000Price Per Sqft: $237
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ely
School Information
High School District: Ely #696

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 6121747

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8.96 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6121747Water ViewWater View: LakeAttribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2640
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Janet Erchul, (218) 365-2100
Ely Realty
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6121747
Also Listed on NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, Range AOR, Range AOR.

Price History for 1663 Saari Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/22/2025$1,250,000PriceChange
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121747
09/06/2025$1,499,000Listed For SaleLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6121747
12/28/2012$330,500Sold
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1984124

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,828
Assessment$686,600
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Ely

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  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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Janet Erchul, Ely Realty
Agent Phone: (218) 365-2100
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-05-17 11:37:37 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information
1663 Saari Rd, Ely, MN 55731 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,280 sqft single-family home built in 1997. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 5, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 6121747.