Bear Island Realty

Bear Island Realty Representing real estate buyers & sellers in Ely, Minnesota. Our team ensures your buying or selling experience is seamless.

A piece of paradise is yours in Ely, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. Let Bear Island Realty demonstrate to you how experience, expertise, and dedication to outstanding customer service result in making owning a piece of the Northwoods a reality in your life. We cover all the bases for you with commitment and your interests at the center of all we do.

Our professionals include full-time experienced agents, a drone pilot, photographer, graphic designer / marketing director, and web master. We provide real estate services in Ely, Babbitt, Winton, Embarrass, Cook, Tower, Isabella, Finland, Orr and surrounding areas in Northeast MN. We are members of the National Association of Realtors, MN Association of Realtors, Lake Superior Area of Realtors MLS and the Range MLS.

New Listing!Farm Lake home with a fantastic point off the shore!For further information as well as more pictures visit: ...
05/29/2026

New Listing!
Farm Lake home with a fantastic point off the shore!

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632 Voyageur Rd, Ely, Minnesota 55731
Listing ID 6125556
Price $549,000
Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1
Partial Baths 1
SqFt 1,335
Acres 1.5
Waterfrontage 540ft

2 bedroom, 1 bath year-around lake home on Farm Lake, part of the massive Farm, Garden, White Iron Lake chain of lakes. Home is on a gorgeous +/-1.5 acre south facing parcel and has both a quiet bay to keep your boat in, and a unique large stunning point of land, and a total of aprox 540 feet of spectacular shoreline! The home is all on one level and has a huge attached 2 stall garage. The house has 2 bedrooms, a large dining room, kitchen, 3/4 bath, and an office, plus an awesome "Great Room" with great views of the lake! Other features include a paved driveway, extra garage door out the back of the garage for atv/snowmobile or other use, and one of the garage doors is 12 ft tall and can store a fifth wheel RV. Also, a nice gazebo facing the lake, a large deck on the front of the house, drilled well, septic system, and a large roll-in dock. If a new owner was looking for additional square footage, the garage stall closest to the house could be converted to living space. If you're looking for a nice lake place on Ely's largest chain of lakes with level easy access to the lake, plus a unique point of land, come and see this wonderful property!

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Reach out to the Listing Agents:
Jeff Hway 218-349-0906 &
Zach Hway 651-341-0383

New Listing!Burntside Cabin with amazing shoreline, and a unique rocky cliff as a backdrop! For further information as w...
05/28/2026

New Listing!
Burntside Cabin with amazing shoreline, and a unique rocky cliff as a backdrop!

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3009 Burntside Ridge Rd, Ely, Minnesota 55731
Listing ID 6125353
Price $849,000
Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1
Partial Baths 1
Acres 1.35
Waterfrontage Feet 329ft

Enjoy great sunsets from this 2 Bedroom, 1 bath Burntside Lake cabin on a spectacular west facing parcel. This property will amaze you with its end of the road location, level easy access to the lake, sand beach, gorgeous rocky point, and a backdrop of a very dramatic rock cliff! What a great scene! Built in the late 1950s, the cabin is very comfortable and has a nostalgic, classic Burntside feel to it. The main room has an open concept kitchen, living and dining room all with log beams and vaulted ceilings, and great lake views! There is 1 bedroom facing the lake, and also a second bedroom, with the 3/4 bathroom in between. Great times and fellowship will be had in the large screen porch that also faces the lake! Closer to the lake is a large barrel shaped sauna that can easily house 6 people. Also, decks for lounging, a large dock, the great swimming beach, and the beautiful rocky point with a hiking trail along the shore. This is Burntside Lake at its finest: tall pine trees, crystal clear water, great vistas, and a place to make great lifetime memories! There is also a large 24 x 11 storage building that has a nice workshop and a bonus room. Septic system, lake water system. The property has been in the same family since the cabin was built. The setting is spectacular!

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Reach out to the Listing Agents:
Jeff Hway 218-349-0906 &
Zach Hway 651-341-0383

As we gather with family and friends this day, let’s take a quiet moment to remember those who paid the ultimate price s...
05/25/2026

As we gather with family and friends this day, let’s take a quiet moment to remember those who paid the ultimate price so we can enjoy our freedoms.

New Listing!9 Acres of beautiful raw land with a road and power!Information and pictures: https://shorturl.at/PZ7G2TBD L...
05/24/2026

New Listing!
9 Acres of beautiful raw land with a road and power!

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TBD Lindbeck Rd, Ely, Minnesota 55731
Listing ID 6125106
Price $105,000
Acres 9

Escape to the Northwoods on this stunning and secluded 9± acre property featuring majestic stands of pine, rolling elevated terrain, and a peaceful creek flowing through the land. Tucked away on a very quiet road, this unique parcel borders hundreds of acres of State of Minnesota land to the south, offering exceptional privacy and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. A driveway has already been installed, and power is available on the property part way up the drive, making it easier to begin building your dream getaway or year-round home. Multiple beautiful building sites are scattered throughout the property, each offering scenic views and a true up-north setting. The property has also been surveyed for added convenience. Located just a few hundred feet from beautiful Little Long Lake and only a short drive to town, this rare property combines privacy, natural beauty, and accessibility in one exceptional package.

Information and pictures: https://shorturl.at/PZ7G2

Contact the listing agent for more information:
Trish Bulinski 218-349-5595
[email protected]

New Listing!Country home with 10+ acres just outside Ely on Inspiration Rd off HWY 1!For further information as well as ...
05/22/2026

New Listing!
Country home with 10+ acres just outside Ely on Inspiration Rd off HWY 1!

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1493 Inspiration Road, Ely, Minnesota 55731
Listing ID 6125087
Price $449,000
Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
Full Baths 1
SqFt 2,085
Acres1 0.45
Year Built 2008

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath country home located just 2 miles south of Ely on a quiet, private road off of Highway 1. Home has a total of over 3000 sq. ft, was built in 2008, and has aprox 10.5 acres of wooded privacy. The home features a very convenient attached 2 stall garage, maintenance free siding, and very efficient triple pane windows! The main floor has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, a nice pantry, and opens right into the dining room with windows on 3 sides to fully enjoy the peaceful wooded views, the living room with propane fireplace, large main bedroom with huge walk in closet, a second bedroom, 3/4 bath, and a combo laundry and entry room that leads to the attached garage. Downstairs is the huge 3rd bedroom, which could also be a great rec/family room, a full bath, utility room, storage room, and a huge dream workshop..that could be converted to another use if desired. Home has in-floor hot water heating on the lower level, and off peak electric/propane hot water heat on the main floor. Also, a nice half circle driveway, a fully enclosed front porch, steel roof, and a storage building. All of this on a private 10.45 acre parcel just a few minutes from Ely!

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Reach out to the Listing Agents:
Jeff Hway 218-349-0906 &
Zach Hway 651-341-0383

New Listing!3.3+/- Acres on Circle drive outside of Ely with deeded access to Fall Lake!Additional information and pictu...
05/20/2026

New Listing!
3.3+/- Acres on Circle drive outside of Ely with deeded access to Fall Lake!

Additional information and pictures can be found at this link:
https://elymn.bearislandrealty.com/idx/details/listing/b321/6125048/TBD-Circle-Dr-Ely-MN-6125048-Minnesota-55731?widgetReferer=true

TBD Circle Dr, Ely, Minnesota 55731
Listing ID 6125048
Price $65,000
Acres 3.3

This beautiful wooded 3+ acre lot with deeded access to Fall Lake offers a great opportunity to build your getaway cabin or year round home! Enjoy the best of both worlds with the serenity of nature and a short drive to Ely and all it has to offer. Take a short walk from the property to the shared 1.6 acre deeded access lot with approximately 220' of shoreline and a dock. In the winter, enjoy the extensive snowmobile trail system with direct access via the deeded access trail. Fall Lake is one of the areas best fishing lakes and it has direct access to the BWCA. Electricity is available from Circle Drive.

Additional information and pictures can be found at this link:
https://elymn.bearislandrealty.com/idx/details/listing/b321/6125048/TBD-Circle-Dr-Ely-MN-6125048-Minnesota-55731?widgetReferer=true

For more information contact the Listing Agent:
Connie Coughlin 218-235-8289
[email protected]

New Listing!Off grid Cabin near the heart of the BWCAW!For further information as well as more pictures visit: https://s...
05/18/2026

New Listing!
Off grid Cabin near the heart of the BWCAW!

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1736 N Grassy Rd, Ely, Minnesota 55731
Listing ID 6124991
Price $439,000
Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1
Partial Baths 1
SqFt 760
Acres 20
Year Built 2002

Edge-of-the-wilderness living at its finest! Located about 20 minutes north of Ely off the Echo Trail near the Mudro Lake entry point into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, this awesome off-grid cabin offers phenomenal views overlooking the creek valley flowing into Grassy Lake. The property even features a scenic waterfall accessible by a short trail walk.

This recently upgraded 2-bedroom, 1-bath year-round cabin is powered by a state-of-the-art 12Kw propane generator and solar system. Features include a highly efficient wood stove, propane wall heaters, propane refrigerator, tankless hot water heater, range with oven, and propane and electric lighting throughout.

The main level includes the kitchen, living room, 3/4 bath, bedroom, and a huge screened porch where moose and other wildlife are frequent visitors. Upstairs, the loft with hand-hewn log railings and maple flooring provides excellent space for a second living room or bedroom. Vaulted ceilings, large windows, and southern exposure fill the cabin with natural light and wilderness views.

Additional amenities include a well, septic, deck, campfire area, insulated utility shed, and direct access to thousands of acres of Superior National Forest. With nearby lakes and the BWCAW just down the road, this is an incredible year-round wilderness retreat with unforgettable views.

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Reach out to the Listing Agents:
Jeff Hway 218-349-0906 &
Zach Hway 651-341-0383

New Listing!Classic log home on Eagle's Nest #2!For further information as well as more pictures visit: https://shortur...
05/16/2026

New Listing!
Classic log home on Eagle's Nest #2!

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1347 Walsh Rd, Ely, Minnesota 55731
Listing ID 6124916
Price $620,000
Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 2
Full Baths 1
Partial Baths 1
SqFt 1,200
Acres 1.55

A rare Northwoods treasure on Eagles Nest Lake 2, this meticulously maintained custom log home offers an exceptional lakefront setting on approximately 1.55 wooded acres with 295 feet of picturesque shoreline along the channel connecting Eagles Nest Lakes 1 and 2. Peaceful and private, the property features stunning water views and outstanding access for boating, fishing, paddling, and enjoying the shoreline.

Blending timeless log construction with authentic Up North character, the home features vaulted ceilings, a spacious living room with a grand wood-burning stone fireplace, and an updated kitchen and dining area that flow seamlessly to the wraparound deck for effortless indoor-outdoor living.

Upstairs, the primary suite includes a sitting area, ensuite bath, and custom built-ins. All-new Marvin windows, new entry doors, generous storage, and thoughtful updates enhance comfort and efficiency while preserving the home’s warm cabin feel.

The walkout lower level adds a family room with a second fireplace, full bath, laundry, and additional storage with direct access to the lakeside patio. An oversized two-stall garage includes a workshop and finished bonus room above, ideal for hobbies, a studio, or guest overflow.

Outdoors, perennial and vegetable gardens, lakeside decking, and inviting seating areas create a serene Northwoods retreat that is private, beautifully cared for, and rich with craftsmanship.

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Reach out to the Listing Agents:
Anna Yahnke 218-235-3547 &
Kate Davies 218-343-9173

New Listing!Lovely home on Birch Blvd in Babbitt, perfect starter!Additional information and pictures can be found at th...
05/13/2026

New Listing!
Lovely home on Birch Blvd in Babbitt, perfect starter!

Additional information and pictures can be found at this link:
https://elymn.bearislandrealty.com/idx/details/listing/b321/6124804/34-Birch-Blvd-Babbitt-MN-6124804-Minnesota-55706?widgetReferer=true

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34 Birch Blvd, Babbitt, Minnesota 55706
Listing ID 6124804
Price $140,000
Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
Full Baths 1
Partial Baths 1
SqFt 1,038
Acres 0.21

Cute, pristine 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler in a quiet Babbitt neighborhood. Step into the bright, inviting living room that is freshly painted in warm, neutral tones and features large windows and nice laminate flooring. Enjoy the spacious, tastefully updated kitchen that conveniently flows to the backyard patio for barbeques and outdoor gatherings. Three good sized bedrooms and an attractive full size bathroom complete the main floor. The partially finished lower level with half bath provides an opportunity to expand your space with an office, workout room, rec room, etc. Nice yard with beautiful new perennial gardens planted last summer. Move-in ready!! Conveniently located near walking/biking paths, beautiful Birch Lake beach and public landing, and snowmobile and ski trails. Don't miss your chance to own a great year round home or weekend getaway!

Additional information and pictures can be found at this link:
https://elymn.bearislandrealty.com/idx/details/listing/b321/6124804/34-Birch-Blvd-Babbitt-MN-6124804-Minnesota-55706?widgetReferer=true

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For more information contact the Listing Agent:
Connie Coughlin 218-235-8289
[email protected]

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who inspire, nurture, and love beyond measure.
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who inspire, nurture, and love beyond measure.

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