Charming & character-filled home in a prime St. Paul location! Situated just minutes from Grand Ave, Summit Hill, public transit, Macalester College, Concordia University, & countless dining & shopping options, this home offers both convenience & timeless appeal.
Step inside to a welcoming covered front porch, providing the perfect space to relax & enjoy all of MN's seasons. Inside, you'll find a total of 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. The main level offers a spacious living room, dining area, kitchen, two of the four bedrooms, and a ¾ bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom showcase beautiful hardwood floors and abundant natural light.
The lower level provides excellent storage space, laundry, and endless possibilities for future finishing. Outside, the oversized two-car garage is a rare find & includes additional loft space above—ideal for a studio, workshop, home office, or recreational retreat. Roof on house is about 2022, Roof on garage is 2026!
Pending
$359,900
1253 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
4beds
1,350sqft
Single Family
Built in 1912
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$362,900 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 27 days |
- 988 |
- 55 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tiffhanie Zheng 612-227-5537,
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7083050
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x9
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x10
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x19
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x11
Heating
- Boiler, Ductless Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level, Sink
Features
- Basement: Block,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x27)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 119
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 594
- Parcel number: 032823120104
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Concrete
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Anna E Ramsey Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $330,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,729
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
Estimated market value
$362,900
$345,000 - $381,000
$2,402/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Pending sale | $359,900$267/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7083050 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900+9.1%$267/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7083050 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Sold | $330,000+83.3%$244/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2016 | Sold | $180,000-5.2%$133/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4649507 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2015 | Pending sale | $189,900$141/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Roseville, MN #4649507 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $189,900+22.5%$141/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Roseville, MN #4649507 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2006 | Sold | $155,000$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,568 +12.3% | $330,500 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $4,960 -4.5% | $321,700 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $5,194 +8.6% | $310,500 -3.3% |
| 2022 | $4,784 +15.5% | $321,000 +13.4% |
| 2021 | $4,142 +3% | $283,100 +12.3% |
| 2020 | $4,023 +23.2% | $252,200 +16.8% |
| 2019 | $3,266 | $216,000 |
| 2018 | $3,266 -6.2% | $216,000 +8% |
| 2017 | $3,480 | $200,000 |
| 2016 | $3,480 +11.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,132 +11.7% | $189,900 |
| 2014 | $2,804 +4.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,686 +3.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,588 +8.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,390 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,268 +6.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,128 +25.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,692 +30.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,294 +33.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $972 +8.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $894 +13.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $786 +12% | -- |
| 2002 | $702 -13.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $810 +17.8% | -- |
| 2000 | $687 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Merriam Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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