This enchanting Como bungalow, owned by the same family since 1943, offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern updates. Move right in and enjoy its many upgrades! Newly refinished original oak floors (2024), rebuilt lower level wood burning fireplace (2023), renovated basement family room with a completely remodeled full bathroom, new LVP flooring, all new doors, trim and electrical finishes (2021). The second floor has been entirely remodeled with a raised ceiling and pushed out walls to create an open floorplan, new roof on home and garage, maintenance free siding, new windows, and a heat pump system for both AC and heat, plus updates to the electrical, new insulation, and a completely remodeled primary bathroom (all 2019). The home includes a lower level hobby room with plenty of storage, a sunny, fully fenced-in backyard and a spacious two-car garage with an extra parking pad and high-voltage plug-in. The treasured vintage details include the original oak floors, coved ceilings and archways, fireplace, beautiful built-in cabinets, a foyer with a coat closet and original interior doors/hardware. The location cannot be beat! This home is nestled on a quiet, tree lined street in the heart of Como neighborhood. Just minutes to either downtown and steps to all that Como Park has to offer – zoo, lake, golf and tons of walking trails!
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$429,000
1297 Grotto St N, Saint Paul, MN 55117
3beds
2,328sqft
Single Family
Built in 1940
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$455,000 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$2,795 Estimated rent
Home value
$455,000
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Listed by:
Natalie P Williams 612-222-4471,
Fazendin REALTORS
Bought with:
Mitchell Culbreath
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6587063
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x17
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x9
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Drain Tiled,Finished,Storage Space,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,328
- Total interior livable area: 2,328 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,433
- Finished area below ground: 804
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 138
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 895
- Parcel number: 232923430005
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Steel Siding
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Como Heights Add To, The C
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2024 | Sold | $429,000$184/sqft |
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| 9/26/2024 | Pending sale | $429,000$184/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $429,000$184/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,982 +11.2% | $412,800 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $5,380 +5% | $366,900 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $5,124 +7.2% | $351,300 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $4,782 +0.2% | $330,400 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $4,774 +5% | $302,700 -3.1% |
| 2020 | $4,545 +23.6% | $312,500 +26.4% |
| 2019 | $3,677 | $247,300 |
| 2018 | $3,677 -2.2% | $247,300 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $3,760 | $239,600 |
| 2016 | $3,760 +7.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,512 +2.4% | $225,600 |
| 2014 | $3,430 -14.7% | -- |
| 2013 | $4,020 -0.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,058 +8.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,740 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,136 -2.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,202 +6.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,002 +15.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,608 +28.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,024 -3.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,102 +9.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,920 +15% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,670 -16.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,994 +22.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,633 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Como
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Como Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 2/10Como Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Minnesota
- Ramsey County
- Saint Paul
- 55117
- Como
- 1297 Grotto St N
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