This truly affordable home is now available for the 1st time ever. This fabulous home has stayed in the original owner's family since 1923. It has been meticulously cared for and it shows! The home's main floor vintage vibe features solid oak woodwork, solid hardwood floors, functional and beautiful radiators, functional antique door knobs, etc. The home's large unfinished basement can potentially accommodate additional bedrooms, a bathroom and even a laundry room. The home's partially finished 2nd floor can potentially accommodate an additional bedroom or home office. Located on a quiet street, the large yard is completely fenced in creating a great place for kids or pets to play. The detached garage is another great feature of this property. The garage is large at 20' wide x 23' deep and has a wide 16' overhead door. Located a short 200' walk to Metro Transit's bus station on Lexington Parkway and Thomas Avenue, this property offers an ideal affordable lifestyle for its next owner. Schedule a showing today as this property won't last long!
Closed
$245,000
1078 Thomas Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
3beds
2,242sqft
Single Family
Built in 1923
4,617.36 Square Feet Lot
$248,600 Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$2,254 Estimated rent
Home value
$248,600
$224,000 - $276,000
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Listed by:
Mathew R Prettyman 952-607-8720,
RE/MAX Preferred
Bought with:
Chan Slettehaugh
Edina Realty, Inc.
Anna Broadrick
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6779817
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flex room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Full,Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,242
- Total interior livable area: 2,242 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,058
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (23 x 20), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 4,617 sqft
- Dimensions: 37 x 125 x 37 x 125
Details
- Foundation area: 1075
- Parcel number: 352923230105
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Pecks Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$109/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6779817 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6779817 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6779817 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,562 +16.8% | $220,900 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $3,050 -0.7% | $206,000 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $3,072 +9.9% | $191,500 +0.9% |
| 2022 | $2,796 +31.9% | $189,800 +12% |
| 2021 | $2,120 -6.9% | $169,500 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $2,277 +55.8% | $152,800 +21.2% |
| 2019 | $1,461 | $126,100 |
| 2018 | $1,461 -5.4% | $126,100 +10.3% |
| 2017 | $1,544 | $114,300 |
| 2016 | $1,544 +33.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,156 +15.6% | $93,300 |
| 2014 | $1,000 -6.9% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,074 -27.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,480 +5.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,404 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,490 -5.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,576 +17.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,344 +18.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,138 +22.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $930 +5.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $884 +11.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $794 +11.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $712 -14.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $830 +16.6% | -- |
| 2000 | $712 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Thomas Dale
Nearby schools
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- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- 1078 Thomas Ave
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