Rustic Lakefront Retreat on 1.2 Acres with 279' of shoreline on pristine Garden Lake, part of the White Iron Chain of Lakes. Tucked away in the heart of the Northwoods, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers incredible potential, ready for your vision and updates—perfect for those looking to renovate or remodel to make it their own. Outside, the property truly shines. The standout feature is a hand-hewn custom log cabin, a beautiful example of rustic craftsmanship. With two upper sleeping lofts and a classic dry sauna, this one-of-a-kind structure captures the essence of the authentic Northwoods experience. This log cabin offers warmth and character for a guest space, artist studio or peaceful getaway. The main level of the home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room with wood-burning fireplace and bay window, a large kitchen with alder cabinets and ample storage. A screened lakeside porch, accessible from both the living and dining areas, provides a peaceful space to relax, dine, and enjoy the tranquil lake views. The lower, walkout level includes 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, a large family room with a second wood burning fireplace, an office, and a utility room—ideal for guests or remote work. A 2-stall detached garage provides ample space for storage and vehicles. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or seasonal escape, this property offers privacy, premium lake frontage with direct BWCA access and stunning views.
For sale
Price cut: $120K (10/14)
$575,000
438 Buck View Rd, Ely, MN 55731
5beds
2,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
1.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Premium lake frontageWood-burning fireplaceSecond wood burning fireplaceClassic dry saunaScreened lakeside porchUpper sleeping loftsTranquil lake views
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 20, 2025 at 06:01pm
Listed by:
Patricia Bulinski 218-349-5595,
Bear Island Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6122241
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Office
Primary bedroom
- Description: 2 closets, lakeside room w/ 3/4 bath 7 x 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom
- Description: Lakeside, with large windows
- Level: Lower
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bathroom
- Description: Full bath
- Level: Lower
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Bathroom
- Description: Full bath waiting for your design and update
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Dining room
- Description: Lakeside screen porch w/ sliding doors into living room and dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Description: Alder cabinets, bay window
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 22
Living room
- Description: Fieldstone wood burning fireplace, lakeside bay window
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 19
Other
- Description: Lake facing, sliding doors into dining room & kitchen.
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 22
Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
- Finished area below ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Heat, Insulation, Slab
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Garden
- Frontage length: 279
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Dimensions: 242 x 161 x 277 x 279
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, High, Level
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Sauna, Bunkhouse
- Foundation area: 1500
- Parcel number: 28631129039
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Drilled
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,507
- Date on market: 10/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 79 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $575,000-17.3%$221/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6122241 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000$267/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6122241 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,507 -6.5% | $463,134 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $2,681 +14.9% | $466,840 +0.2% |
| 2023 | $2,333 +4% | $465,700 +58.9% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,359/mo
Principal & interest
$2799
Property taxes
$359
Home insurance
$201
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
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