X Waters Island, Ely, MN 55731

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X Waters Island,Ely, MN 55731
$1,585,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,146 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: lisa janisch
Office: janisch realty, inc
MLS#:6726363
Source:NSMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,585,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$738.58

About this home

There is no other property on iconic Burntside Lake like this one! Welcome to Aurora Waters, a one of a kind, landmark home on a spectacular island! This is a magical property: 5 hand crafted cabins and 4 exotic Yurts spread through an enchanted, open forest of 20.9 acres with 2,140 feet of sunny, southern facing shoreline. Towering Norway pines and high granite bluffs offer shimmering island studded views across the vast, main body of the lake to the legendary Boundary Waters Wilderness, world famous for canoe trips. Catch giant lake trout in the 120’ clear, spring fed depths in front of your dock, and sauna and swim under the shimmer of the Northern Lights. Bald eagles and deer abound. Loons call in the still twilight, and the stars are bright and close. Waters Island is the largest, most central island on Burntside and Aurora’s neighboring forest is held in a Land Trust. It’s the ultimate in seclusion and privacy, yet easily accessible via a nearby dock (included). There is a...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1997
  • Listing ID #:6726363
  • Added:341 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 29, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Dining Description:Informal Dining Room, Living/Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Main Floor 1/2 Bath, Main Floor 3/4 Bath, Main Floor Full Bath
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Crawl Space
  • Living area:2,146 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Fireplace(s)

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1997
  • Building area:2,146 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:15.6 Acres
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Levels:1 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Water
  • Sewer:Private Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,585,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$738.58
  • Tax amount:$9,252 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Amenities:Electric Water Heater

Parking

  • Parking description:Gravel
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