221 E Washington St, Ely, MN 55731
OFF MARKET

221 E Washington St
Ely, MN 55731

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,200 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$290,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,771/mo*
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$290,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,771/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,200 sqft
(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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Description

A city home with a distinctly country feel and located just two blocks from the heart of downtown Ely on a large, private, nicely treed corner lot waiting for you. The owners have added function and living space to this solidly built 3-bedroom 2 bath home with new kitchen, modern cabinets, modern appliances and two pantries. New dining room with open walls and coved ceiling. Beautiful living room with natural wood accents, and a free-standing propane fireplace to relax and take in the view of beautiful mature pine and wildlife. New hardwood flooring in living room along with new resilient flooring in bath, hall, kitchen and dining room. Basement converted to walk-out lower living area with primary bedroom & ensuite bath, laundry room, work room and family/media room, plus a large storage wall. This home is a must see to appreciate all the care and extensive upgrades done from electric, plumbing, insulation, heat, air conditioning, new siding, new roofs, and double pane windows throughout. Backyard features the 2-car garage with ample work space and good privacy. Trezona Trail is right out your back door and within minutes to our bike trails, hiking, ATV, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and best of all our beautiful lakes.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 08, 2025

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 221 E Washington St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-UpsNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Four Season Porch, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Media Room, Porch
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2200 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1064
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Fiber OpticAppliances: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer Hook-Ups,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace(s),In Floor Heat,Hot Water,Ductless,Propane,PelletHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace S
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Multiple, BasementHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: City Of Ely
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Patio DoorFlooring: Hardwood Floors
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood Floors
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights, Panoramic

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckVegetation: Heavily WoodedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,Off Street,On Street,Detached,Electrical Service,Slab
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1136 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1064 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Cement Board, Vinyl, Frame/Wood
Property Information
Parcel Number: 030028000010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $267,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 20 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

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

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6113660Attribution Contact: ***Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1136
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Lori Schulze, (218) 343-1787
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW - Ely
Bought with: Kerry F Davis, (218) 235-1084, Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6113660

Price History for 221 E Washington St

DatePriceEventSource
07/08/2024$267,000Sold
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6113660
07/03/2024$267,000PendingLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6113660
05/20/2024$267,000ContingentLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6113660
05/18/2024$267,000Listed For SaleLake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6113660
04/03/2018$71,000Sold
Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6031494
02/12/2018$75,000PendingAgent Provided
01/05/2018$75,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/19/2017$85,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,792
Assessment$179,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 221 E Washington St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1 W Railroad St, Ely, MN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$285,000
07/25/25
3
2
1,704
78 W Chandler St, Ely, MN
0.40
Single-Family Home
$187,000
07/28/25
3
1.5
1,420
313 E Chapman St, Ely, MN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$216,000
03/02/26
4
2.5
1,824
246 N 5th Ave E, Ely, MN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$165,500
05/01/26
3
1.5
1,346
421 E Chapman St, Ely, MN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$231,000
08/06/25
3
1.5
1,440
343 E Harvey St, Ely, MN
0.27
Single-Family Home
$265,000
07/30/25
4
1
1,976
416 E Camp St, Ely, MN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$200,000
01/09/26
2
1.5
1,550
23 W Harvey St, Ely, MN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$190,000
04/06/26
4
1.5
2,484
628 E Boundary St, Ely, MN
0.66
Single-Family Home
$230,000
09/10/25
3
2
1,644
1027 E Chapman St, Ely, MN
0.65
Single-Family Home
$180,500
10/15/25
4
2
1,496

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What Locals Say about Ely

At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there's wildlife

  • 90 % Say kids play outside

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say it's quiet

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 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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  • Mavericksells
    "Ely is surrounded by forests and it’s a lovely, peaceful place to reside. There are wonderful restaurants, shops, a great movie theater and a variety of outdoor activities to choose from year round. "
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  • Derek H.
    "Ely is located at the end of the road. No roads go to much further north due to the boundary waters canoe area which strictly prohibits dwellings or any man made structures. Ely can seem like a long way from anywhere at times and the community recognizes this and most willing are willing to help whoever and whenever the need may arise. We take care of our own and then some . "
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  • Jennifer P.
    "Don't move here if you don't like being out in the woods. ppl on this town take care of each other. even if you're new. as long as you show you want to be part of Ely. "
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  • Jennifer P.
    "as a new comer to ely try to get into activities around town, especially if you have younger children who are not school age. jobs are not always easy to find and though the cost of living is fairly low you do money can get tight quickly. ely is a nice town but it's hard on you too. more work for less. your kids are safe here but still know who you're talking to before hand."
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  • Rvhall
    "There is no public transport in this neighborhood , but Arrowhead transport does run in town for a nominal fee and there are weekly trips to Virginia Mn."
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  • Lora L.
    "We have cab service and in town bus service. It’s a 25 block walk from first place in town to last. Generally, the city park,police,fire,library dot,and shopping district are within 8 blocks from anywhere."
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221 E Washington St, Ely, MN 55731 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,200 sqft single-family home built in 1956. This property is not currently available for sale. 221 E Washington St was last sold on Jul 8, 2024 for $267,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $267,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 221 E Washington St is $290,500.