$439,200
- 1 Bed
- 792 sqft
8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD, Ely, MN 55731
Est. Refi. Payment $2,737/mo*
Refinance Your HomeCurrently Off Market - Sold Jul 31, 2009 for $230,000
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$439KSince last month
Decreased$53K (-10.7%)Since last year
Decreased$24K (-5.2%)Since last sale
Increased$209K (+91%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value decreased by -5% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $439K |
| August 2026 | $435K |
| July 2026 | $492K |
| June 2026 | $466K |
| May 2026 | $447K |
| April 2026 | $430K |
| March 2026 | $440K |
| February 2026 | $402K |
| January 2026 | $421K |
2025 | |
Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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1.09 | Single-Family Home | $285,000 | 12/08/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,292 | |
3.37 | Single-Family Home | $265,000 | 05/15/26 | 2 | 1 | 976 | |
3.92 | Single-Family Home | $209,000 | 05/29/26 | 2 | - | 576 | |
4.31 | Single-Family Home | $136,000 | 11/07/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 912 | |
4.19 | Single-Family Home | $179,000 | 09/30/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,872 | |
4.32 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 02/27/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,019 | |
4.58 | Single-Family Home | $108,000 | 06/22/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 768 | |
4.89 | Single-Family Home | $192,500 | 07/01/26 | 1 | 1 | 1,008 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.06 | $348,500 | 1 | - | 468 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $280,200 | 1 | - | 468 | Off Market | |
0.46 | $285,600 | 2 | - | 357 | Off Market | |
0.53 | $499,000 | 2 | - | 672 | For Sale | |
0.82 | $287,300 | 2 | 1 | 978 | Off Market | |
0.86 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.99 | $65,000 | - | - | - | For Sale | |
1.09 | $285,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,292 | Recently Sold | |
1.44 | $212,800 | 4 | 1 | 1,331 | Off Market |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
792 sqft
$555/sqft
Garage
About this House
Modest one bedroom lake cabin on the south shore of beautiful Bear Island Lake. Includes boat house with rail system for easy lake access and a 3 year old detached garage. A public boat landing and swimming area are located within easy walking distance of the cabin. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a lake retreat at an affordable price!
8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD, Ely, MN 55731 is a 1 bedroom, 792 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $230,000 on Jul 31, 2009 (8% below the $250,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $439,200, with a rent estimate of $1,198/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Gil Knight, (218) 349-0679
Wildwoods Land Company
Bought with: Gil Knight, (218) 349-0679, Wildwoods Land Company
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#1404582

Home Details for 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD
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Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 792 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: WoodHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wood |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Wood Frames |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 1 |
View Has a ViewView: Lake Superior |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleOther Structures: Storage ShedExterior: Dock |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Off Street,Detached |
Frontage WaterfrontWaterfront: Inland LakeRoad Frontage: County RoadResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadOn Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: OuthouseWater Body: Bear Island |
Farm & Range Frontage Length: 100 |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 792 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 61 |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Rustic |
Building Construction Materials: Wood, Frame/Wood |
Property Information Parcel Number: 625001500120 |
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Price List Price: $250,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun Jun 28 2009 |
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MLS Status: SOLD |
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Direction & Address City: Ely |
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Listing Terms: Cash |
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Mls Number: 1404582Water ViewWater View: Lake SuperiorAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 792 |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jul 31, 2009 Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1404582 | Sold | $230,000 |
Market trends in Babbitt
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What Locals Say about Babbitt
At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
83 % Say there's wildlife
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say there are sidewalks
67 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
29 % Say kids play outside
25 % Say there are community events
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Frequently asked questions about 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD
- What is 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD in Ely, MN is $439,200.
- What is the price history for 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD?8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD in Ely, MN last sold for $230,000 in July 2009.
- Is Ely a buyer's or seller's market?Ely is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What are the closest schools to 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD?The closest schools to 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD in Ely, MN are Memorial Middle School (rated 7/10), Memorial Secondary (High, rated 9/10), Washington Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10).
- Does 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD have a garage?Yes, 8953 BEAR ISLAND CABIN RD in Ely, MN has a garage.

