Rare four-bedroom, two-story home in the heart of charming Como Park! This inviting home offers a highly functional layout with thoughtful spaces throughout. The main level features a welcoming kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook and direct access to the formal dining room, creating an ideal flow for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient main-floor bedroom and full bathroom add flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or single-level living. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms plus a charming reading nook, perfect for a quiet retreat, study space, or future second-level laundry conversion. The lower level expands the living space with a large family room and an attached bonus area well-suited for exercise equipment, a game table, crafts, toys, or hobbies. A separate office offers additional flexibility and could be converted into a bedroom with the addition of an egress window. A convenient half bathroom completes the lower level. Set in an idyllic Como Park location just moments from the lake, golf course, zoo, lake, and neighborhood amenities, this home offers the space, character, and location buyers have been waiting for. Don't miss the extensive list of almost $150k in improvements!
Pending
$500,000
1257 Idaho Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55108
4beds
2,464sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,200/mo
Single Family
Built in 1954
7,797 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 27 days |
- 660 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marcy Wengler 651-238-7434,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7104730
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 142.51 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.11x10.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 179.61 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.11x13.7
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 125.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3x9.4
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 114.13 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3x10.1
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 584.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31.10x18.8
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 49.47 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7x5.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 142.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.2x9.4
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 312.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.4x15.3
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 152.95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5x13.3
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 31.35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.7x5.5
Patio
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 111.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2x9.1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Decorative, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,871
- Total interior livable area: 2,464 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,813
- Finished area below ground: 651
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,797 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 130
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Foundation area: 1041
- Parcel number: 222923120042
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chelsea Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,038
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Pending sale | $500,000$203/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7104730 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2026 | Listing removed | $500,000$203/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7104730 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000-4.8%$203/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7104730 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2026 | Listing removed | $525,000$213/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7081206 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+66.7%$213/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7081206 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $315,000-3.1%$128/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4822221 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2017 | Pending sale | $325,000$132/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #4822221 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2017 | Price change | $325,000-3%$132/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #4822221 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2017 | Price change | $335,000-4.3%$136/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #4822221 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $349,900+16.7%$142/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #4815404 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2011 | Listing removed | $299,900$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet #3894201 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2011 | Listed for sale | $299,900$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet #3894201 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2010 | Listing removed | $299,900$122/sqft |
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| 10/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $299,900+3.4%$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet #3894201 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2010 | Sold | $290,000$118/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1481851 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,612 +10.4% | $467,400 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $6,896 +8.5% | $452,700 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $6,354 +6.8% | $439,100 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $5,948 +0.4% | $398,000 +10.4% |
| 2021 | $5,922 +7.6% | $360,500 -3% |
| 2020 | $5,506 +0.9% | $371,600 +13.8% |
| 2019 | $5,456 | $326,600 |
| 2018 | $5,456 +2192.4% | $326,600 -4% |
| 2017 | $238 | $340,200 |
| 2016 | $238 -95% | -- |
| 2015 | $4,808 +2.1% | $298,400 |
| 2014 | $4,710 -3.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $4,878 +19.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,072 +5.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,846 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,640 +2% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,570 -3.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,690 +14.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,232 +10.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,934 +0.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,912 +9.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,668 +15.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,316 -22.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,002 +14.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,625 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Como
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Chelsea Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10Como Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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