This beautifully maintained, custom-built home offers comfort, functionality, and quality at every turn. Located on the desirable south side of St. James, this property is packed with standout features and thoughtful upgrades. Step into a spacious entry with oak railings leading you to the upper level, where you’ll find a bright living room with vaulted ceilings, a formal dining area with new patio doors that lead to a gorgeous cedar deck, and a kitchen that shines with Custom Oak Colonial Cabinets from Worthington, a breakfast bar, and brand new stainless steel oven and refrigerator (2025). Two upper-level bedrooms include a primary suite with a generous walk-in closet and a full bathroom. The lower level offers a cozy family room with a Kozy Heat gas fireplace, full bath, laundry room, mechanical area, and two additional bedrooms—perfect for flexible living. Built on a Liteform poured wall foundation, the home also includes an oversized attached double garage that’s heated, a new roof (2024), patio space, and vinyl siding with brick accents for timeless curb appeal. Bonus: There’s also a detached shop that’s fully insulated and heated, equipped with 110 & 220 circuits, cabinets, and workbenches—ideal for hobbyists, storage, or workspace. Sitting on a spacious lot, there’s plenty of room for gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying your private slice of serenity.
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$295,000
1026 5th St S, Saint James, MN 56081
4beds
2,492sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.34 Acres Lot
$298,900 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$1,827 Estimated rent
Home value
$298,900
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Kozy heat gas fireplaceBreakfast barNew patio doorsPatio spaceCustom oak colonial cabinetsVaulted ceilingsSpacious lot
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Listed by:
Kelsey Cooling,
True Real Estate
Bought with:
Martha Croyle
Edina Realty Inc. Mankato
Source: RASM,MLS#: 7037212
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Informal Dining Room
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bath Description: Full Basement, Upper Level Bath
- Windows: Combination Windows (L)
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished,Sump Pump,Concrete,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,492
- Total interior livable area: 2,492 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,246
- Finished area below ground: 1,246
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 x 150
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, Paved
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Foundation area: 1246
- Parcel number: 206090020
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame/Wood, Poured Concrete, Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Saint James
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $261,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,098
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,DVA,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $295,000-0.2%$118/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $295,500-4.4%$119/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $309,000-1.7%$124/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listing removed | $314,500$126/sqft |
Source: RASM #7035567 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $314,500$126/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Listing removed | $314,500-3.1%$126/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $324,500+2063.3%$130/sqft |
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| 8/1/1996 | Sold | $15,000$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,136 +4.5% | $261,500 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $3,000 +1.8% | $257,600 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,948 +7.4% | $235,300 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $2,746 +2.7% | $201,400 +26.5% |
| 2021 | $2,674 -1.8% | $159,200 -3.2% |
| 2020 | $2,724 +49% | $164,400 +19% |
| 2019 | $1,828 -17.6% | $138,200 -14.2% |
| 2018 | $2,218 | $161,000 +27.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $126,000 -8.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $137,500 +50.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $91,300 -8.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,100 -23.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $130,100 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $126,200 |
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Neighborhood: 56081
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- 4/10St. James Northside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10St. James SecondaryGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: St. James #840
Source: RASM. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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