2763 Van Vac Rd Ely, MN 55731

$1,490,000
Active
estimated monthly payment
3 Beds  |  1 Baths  |  1,122 Sq Ft  |  Single Family Detached  |  MLS # 6126575
  • Side Of Structure
    Property exterior
  • Aerial View
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  • Dock
    Dock
  • Dining Area
    Spacious room featuring extensive wood paneling, a full-height window overlooking exterior trees, an exposed wood beam ceiling, an open staircase with wood railings, and a glass sliding door providing outdoor access
  • Office
    Wood-paneled interior featuring expansive glass windows and a sliding glass door offering direct water scenery
  • Living Room
    Paneled walls with natural wood finish, built-in window seating, and a large window
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen area with wood paneling and cabinetry, featuring a white gas range, a white refrigerator, and a white countertop with an integrated sink
  • Kitchen
    Wood paneling throughout, featuring a kitchen space with wood cabinetry and white appliances, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck
  • Aerial View
    Aerial view
  • Dock
    Wood-plank dock and extensive wooden stairway providing access to the wooded property
  • Dock
    Expansive water frontage with a private wood dock
  • Bedroom
    Wood paneling throughout this interior space, featuring a window with natural light, a light wood-finish door, and a textured carpet
  • Bedroom
    Wood-paneled room featuring a wood-finish bed frame and textured carpet flooring
  • Bedroom
    Wood-paneled room featuring two built-in bunk bed structures with three visible sleeping berths
  • View
    Waterfront property featuring natural rock formations, mature evergreen trees, and diverse shoreline vegetation
  • Bedroom
    Loft space featuring extensive natural wood paneling and exposed beams
  • Bedroom
    Sliding glass doors opening to an exterior deck, vaulted wood-paneled ceiling, wood-paneled walls, and wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Other
    Sloped wood-paneled ceilings with exposed beams
  • Sitting Room
    Carpeted loft area featuring wood paneling, an angled ceiling, and multiple windows
  • Bedroom
    Wood-paneled room featuring vaulted ceilings and a built-in bed frame
  • Bedroom
    Room featuring sloped wood-paneled ceilings and walls, a built-in window seat, large windows, and wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Back Of Structure
    Wood-sided exterior with multi-pane windows and an outdoor wall sconce
  • Living Room
    Vaulted wood-paneled ceilings with exposed beams
  • Dining Area
    Loft area featuring sloped wood-paneled walls and ceiling, large windows, and a carpeted floor
  • View
    Wooded shoreline featuring mature evergreen trees and natural rock formations
  • Living Room
    Vaulted wood-paneled interior featuring a large window array, built-in window seating, and a prominent stained-glass chandelier
  • Back Of Structure
    Wood-sided exterior featuring an A-frame architectural element and a green-shingled roof
  • Bathroom
    Rustic full bathroom featuring plank wood walls and ceiling, a standing shower with wood-finish base, a wood-finish vanity with countertop, and neutral-toned floor tiling
  • Bathroom
    Wood-paneled bathroom featuring a built-in vanity with a sink, square floor tiles, and a toilet
  • View
    Waterfront setting featuring a dense evergreen forest, natural rock formations, and a clear expanse of water
  • Sauna
    Wood-paneled bathroom featuring a built-in vanity with integrated sink, open shelving, and tile flooring
  • Sauna
    Sauna room featuring multi-level wood benches, slat wood flooring, wood-paneled walls and ceiling, and a sauna heater
  • View
    Waterfront property featuring extensive tree coverage, natural rock outcroppings, and clear open sky
  • View
    Natural landscape featuring mature pine trees, a clear blue sky, and a grassy expanse with undergrowth
  • Back Of Structure
    Back house
  • Front Of Structure
    Wood-sided cabin featuring a steep-pitched green shingled roof, a large picture window, and a ground-level patio with an open sliding glass door
  • 2763 Van Vac Rd, Ely, MN 55731 Listing Photo  45

About The Listing

Imagine owning your own private piece of paradise with over 10 acres on Waters Island with a staggering 2,000 feet of pristine shoreline on beautiful Burntside Lake and a rare offering of a separate 2+ acre mainland parcel with 210 feet of shoreline on Van Vac Road for convenient access and extra privacy provided by the massive, towering Pines. Originally a Trapper’s Cabin it's full of character and charm. Wrapped in rustic rough cedar siding, it sits perfectly on the island with breathtaking sunrise views greeting you each day. Cozy window seats line the living room, inviting you to soak in sweeping lake vistas. Upstairs, the loft features built-in beds tucked into the eaves and two more bedrooms, sauna round out the main level. Open floor plan hosts the living room, dining and kitchen all overlooking Burntside. Spend your days exploring the island’s wooded trails and picking fresh wild blueberries. Modern conveniences are already in place: power, internet, septic system... Handy shed stores all your lakeside necessities. True legacy property that is being offered for the first time. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful family retreat, a hunting and fishing basecamp, or a private island getaway, look no further. It's time to start living your dreams today.


Listing courtesy of Z' Up North Realty
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Property Details

Features

 
 
 
Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Year Built: 1978
MLS #: 6126575
Bedrooms: 3
Square Feet: 1,122
Bathrooms (Full): 0
Price Per Square Foot: $1,328
Bathrooms (Half) : 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 1
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Description: Gravel
Sewer Description: Private Sewer
Air Conditioning Type: None
Water: Private
Heat Type: Electric
Basement: Posts
Foundation Type: N/A
Construction Description: Wood
Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
Days On Market (Continuous): 3
Latest Update: 07/08/2026
List Date: 07/06/2026
Listing Agent ID: 070296
Listing Office: Z' Up North Realty
Listing Office ID: 11380
Data Source: LSAR - Lake Superior Area REALTORS
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
Exterior Features: Deck, Dock
Lot Dimensions: 1832x448x847x614
Lot Size: 12.2 Acres
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Level, Rolling Slope, BWCA Access, Island/Peninsula
View Description: Inland Lake, Panoramic
Waterfront: Inland Lake
School District: Ely #696
Tax Year: 2026
Estimated Taxes: $13,030
City: Ely
Zip: 55731
Area: LSAR
County: St. Louis County
State: MN
Listing last updated: 07/08/26

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