1852 Grant McMahan Boulevard, Ely, MN 55731

$975,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,460 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,197,900 Status: Active
Current Price: $975,000 List Date: 3/31/2026 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

Privately spanning two parcels on a secluded 27.5-acre wooded peninsula, this extraordinary Shagawa Lake property offers an almost unheard-of 2,700+ feet of southwest-facing shoreline, a scale of waterfront ownership rarely available and nearly impossible to replicate today. With panoramic sunset views, towering pines, and complete privacy just five miles from Ely, this is a true Northwoods legacy property. The centerpiece of this property is a well-built, year-round three-bedroom, two-bathroom home designed for comfort and a strong connection to its surroundings. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings, a propane fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame stunning lake views. Skylights bring in natural light, while rich wood finishes add warmth and character. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and a center island. Sliding doors lead to a large lakeside deck, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. The dining room showcases oak flooring, a bay window, and an open layout ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, three well-appointed bedrooms offer picturesque lake views, with the primary bedroom featuring a private deck. The lower level includes a comfortable entertainment room with custom built-ins, a freestanding propane fireplace, and plenty of space to unwind. Outside, the 2700+ feet of shoreline transitions gracefully between sandy, level beaches and dramatic rock ridges, creating a landscape as diverse as it is beautiful. A 36x40 three-stall garage with steel siding provides ample storage. Modern utilities, including a drilled well and an inspected septic system, ensure ease of ownership. A rare opportunity to acquire a truly private Northwoods year-round retreat on one of Ely’s most sought-after lakes. Properties of this size and shoreline seldom come available.

Listing Details MLS# 7039929

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
Yes
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
2800
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1976
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1116
Above Grd Total SqFt
1840
Below Grd Total SqFt
620
Total SqFt
2460
Total Finished Sqft
2460.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Shagawa
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
620
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
irregular
Acres
27.5
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Ductless Amenities Unit: Balcony; Ceiling Fan(s); City View; Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Skylight; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Energy Star Appliances; Freezer; Fuel Tank - Owned; Fuel Tank - Rented; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Basement: Concrete Block; Drainage System; Partially Finished; Storage Space; Sump Pump Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Jetted Tub Construction Materials: Block; Concrete; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 150 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Steel Siding Fireplace Characteristics: Insert; Free Standing; Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Oil; Propane Heating: Baseboard; Boiler; Hot Water; Radiator Lake Details: Gravel; Rocky; Sand; Undeveloped Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Additional Garage Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Road Frontage: Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Metal Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Mound Septic Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry Stories: Two Water: Drilled; Private; Well Waterfront View: City Lights; Lake; Panoramic; South; East; West

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
975000
ListPrice
975000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1852
Street Name
Grant McMahan
Street Suffix
Boulevard
Postal City
Ely
County
St. Louis
State
MN
Zip Code
55731
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Morse Town Of

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2
465002002960

Assessments

Assessment Balance
85
Tax With Assessments
11060

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1840
Finished SqFt Below Ground
620

Lake Details

Lake Acres
2344
Lake Depth
48
Gravel
Yes
Rocky
Yes
Sand
Yes
Undeveloped
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
1440
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
12
Section#
21
Township#
63

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
W 550 FT OF LOT 5
Listing City
Ely
Map Page
999
Municipality
Ely
School District
Ely
School District Phone
218-365-6166
DNR Lake ID#
69006900
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Zip Plus 4
8118
Property ID Number
465002002962
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
10975
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Privately spanning two parcels on a secluded 27.5-acre wooded peninsula, this extraordinary Shagawa Lake property offers an almost unheard-of 2,700+ feet of southwest-facing shoreline, a scale of waterfront ownership rarely available and nearly impossible to replicate today. With panoramic sunset views, towering pines, and complete privacy just five miles from Ely, this is a true Northwoods legacy property. The centerpiece of this property is a well-built, year-round three-bedroom, two-bathroom home designed for comfort and a strong connection to its surroundings. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings, a propane fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame stunning lake views. Skylights bring in natural light, while rich wood finishes add warmth and character. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and a center island. Sliding doors lead to a large lakeside deck, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. The dining room showcases oak flooring, a bay window, and an open layout ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, three well-appointed bedrooms offer picturesque lake views, with the primary bedroom featuring a private deck. The lower level includes a comfortable entertainment room with custom built-ins, a freestanding propane fireplace, and plenty of space to unwind. Outside, the 2700+ feet of shoreline transitions gracefully between sandy, level beaches and dramatic rock ridges, creating a landscape as diverse as it is beautiful. A 36x40 three-stall garage with steel siding provides ample storage. Modern utilities, including a drilled well and an inspected septic system, ensure ease of ownership. A rare opportunity to acquire a truly private Northwoods year-round retreat on one of Ely’s most sought-after lakes. Properties of this size and shoreline seldom come available.
Directions
Follow 169 E to County Rd 88/Grant McMahan, turn onto and follow to address; turning left down private driveway. Follow to end of drive where garage and house are located.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless
Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
City View
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Energy Star Appliances
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Fuel Tank - Owned
Yes
Fuel Tank - Rented
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Filtration System
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Drainage System
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Jetted Tub
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

150 Amp Service
Yes
Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Steel Siding
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Insert
Yes
Free Standing
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Boiler
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Radiator
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes
Lake View
Yes

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline
Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes

Road Frontage

Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Metal
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Mound Septic
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Waterfront View

City Lights
Yes
Lake
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
South
Yes
East
Yes
West
Yes

Room Information

Bathroom Dimensions: 16x8 Level: Main Bathroom Dimensions: 8x6 Level: Upper Dining Room Dimensions: 13x12 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 14x10 Level: Upper Great Room Dimensions: 29x25 Level: Lower Kitchen Dimensions: 15x13 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 12x9 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 19x13 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x15 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x11 Level: Upper
Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Lake Minnetonka
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Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026
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