This Stunning custom built 3600 sq ft ranch with a lower level walk-out on coveted White Iron Lake located just minutes from Ely/BWCA is situated on 1.1 acres and 215 ft of waterfront. The main floor features an open concept design with vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows offering incredible lake views, and expansive deck perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has tons of cabinet space, stainless steel appliances and a large counter to gather around. Natural light filled spacious dining room and living room with wood burning FP. With the primary suite, private updated en-suite bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, heated tile, an additional bedroom, bathroom and laundry room, main floor living is effortless. The lower level walkout features a large office, family room with a 2nd wood-burning FP, 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath, a utility room and ample storage. The lakeshore has incredible views, new dock, potting shed, raised garden beds and apple trees. 2-stall attached garage. New roof & gutters. Tranquil Northern MN awaits you!
Sold for $900,000 on 10/18/24
$900,000
435 Sunset Rd, Ely, MN 55731
4beds
3,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1.1 Acres Lot
$942,500 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$3,653 Estimated rent
Home value
$942,500
$848,000 - $1.05M
$3,653/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:20pm
Listed by:
Sherry Anderson 218-753-8985,
Vermilion Land Office, Inc
Bought with:
Kate Davies, MN 40403900
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6112003
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Private master bath, Walk-in closets; patio door to deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom
- Description: Custom bookshelves; wood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Lake-facing windows; carpeted
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270.69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.25 x 17.75
Bedroom
- Description: Large closet; lake views; carpeted
- Level: Lower
- Area: 255.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.25 x 16.75
Bathroom
- Description: Walk-in shower; soaking tub; linen closet; heated tile floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 14
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 10
Dining room
- Description: View of the lake; wood floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Family room
- Description: Wood-burning fireplace; carpeted; sound system; pool table; bookshelves; patio door to lakeside yard
- Level: Lower
- Area: 621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 27
Kitchen
- Description: Wood cabinets; spacious counters; corner sink; lake view
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Laundry
- Description: Cabinets and appliances included
- Level: Main
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 10
Living room
- Description: Fireplace, wood floors, patio door to deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Office
- Description: Full wall of bookshelves
- Level: Lower
- Area: 263.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 17
Heating
- In Floor Heat, Hot Water, Propane
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall Foyer, Foyer-Entrance
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Doors: Patio Door
- Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Finished,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Den/Office,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 1,800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Gravel, Attached, Electrical Service
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Rocky, Shore-Accessible)
- Body of water: White Iron
- Frontage length: 215
Lot
- Size: 1.10 Acres
- Dimensions: 231 x 241 x 204 x 216
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Landscaped, Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1800
- Parcel number: 28627105020; 28627105030
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Wood
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ely
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 | Sold | $900,000-5.3%$250/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112003 | ||
| 3/21/2024 | Price change | $949,900-2.1%$264/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6112003 | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Price change | $969,900+8.4%$269/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6479361 | ||
| 4/11/2022 | Pending sale | $895,000$249/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6127058 | ||
| 3/26/2022 | Contingent | $895,000$249/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6094239 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,847 +1.9% | $750,300 -16.1% |
| 2024 | $6,719 +32.7% | $894,400 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $5,065 +15.2% | $886,900 +85.2% |
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Neighborhood: 55731
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