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2928 Waters Island & Van Vac Road

Morse Twp, MN 55731

6 beds
4 baths
2,146 sqft
~26 acre lot
$1,141 per sqft
1997 build
– on site

Burntside Private Island Retreat With Mainland Lot! Gorgeous Sunrise To Sunset Vistas Of Treasured Burntside Lake. Waters Island Retreat features two parcels with a total of 20.9 acres of towering pines & 1,543 ft southwest facing shoreline offering island studded views all the way across the main body of the lake, 5 cabins, 4 yurts, short boat ride across calm water to mainland lot. Mainland lot features 4.8 acres & 400 ft shoreline w/dock & swimming area in protected cove, just 7 paved miles south of Ely, & 1 paved mile past the public landing. Burntside is a 126 ft deep, exceptionally clear trout lake of 7314 acres & over 100 islands, stocked w/walleye & known for exceptional fishing & as the source of Ely’s drinking water. This is a rare property not often seen for sale on Burntside; a private island retreat with a mainland lot on the south shore of the main body of the lake!

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Lisa Janisch / Janisch Realty, Inc

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 6, 2025 •

MLS# 6559212 —

The Building

Year Built:

1997
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

28
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Frame
Roof:

Asphalt
Accessibility Features:

None
Levels:

One
Main Level Finished Area:

2146.0000
Basement:

Block, Crawl Space
Basement:

true
Foundation Area:

2146
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

2146
Above Grade Finished Area:

2146

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Breakfast Area,Informal Dining Room,Living/Dining Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Free Standing, Wood Burning
Amenities:

Deck,Dock,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Panoramic View,Sauna,Tile Floors,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2146

Location

Directions:

By boat, NW from Van Vac Public Landing, Mainland property is road accessible.
Latitude:

47.918233
Longitude:

-91.997638

The Property

Parcel Number:

465004004490
Zoning Description:

Other
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

true
Additional Parcels Description:

465004003114,4650004003238
Lot Features:

BWCA Access, Irregular Lot, Many Trees
Lot Size Area:

25.7
Lot Size Dimensions:

1420x1070
Lot Size SqFt:

1119492
Lot Size Units:

Acres
View:

East, Lake, North, Panoramic, South, West
Lake Chain:

N
Lake Acres:

7313
Lake Depth:

126
Lake Bottom:

Rocky
Water Body Name:

Burntside
Waterfront Slope:

Steep
Waterfront Feet:

2540
Waterfront Elevation:

40+
Road Between Waterfront and Home:

No
Water Source:

Lake Water
Other Structures:

Gazebo, Sauna, Storage Shed
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

9227
Tax With Assessments:

9252.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Bath Description:

Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower
Full Baths:

2
Three Quarter Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Wood Stove
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Private Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Schools

High School District:

Ely

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Morse Town Of
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake Front, Lake View
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

Yes

Parking

Parking Features:

Gravel

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,450,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$13,119
Taxes	$768
Insurance	$673
Utilities	$203 See report
Total	$14,763/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/25/24 Jun 25, 2024	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$2,450,000

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This house located in MN 55731 is currently for sale for $2,450,000. 2928 Waters Island & Van Vac Road is a 2,146 square foot house with 6 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 323 days. This house is in the attendance area of Ely Memorial School and Washington Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and Janisch Realty, Inc.

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