If you are looking for a fully-updated home, walkable to Mattocks Park in St. Paul, look no further! This home has been completely remodeled including electrical, plumbing, windows, kitchen, and bathroom all done since 2020! Main level boasts a bright open floor plan with 10 foot ceilings. Kitchen is a chef's dream with professional range and hood, quartz countertops and ample storage. Full main level bath is gorgeously tiled and includes a towel warmer! Two bedrooms round out the main level with the owners bedroom on the private upper level. Plumbing has even been run to the upper level to enable new owners to put in a primary suite bathroom if they choose! Lower level is finished with a spacious family room, additional bedroom and large three quarter bath with laundry. The fully fenced backyard is an urban retreat, with brand new sauna and stock tank pool. A pergola with hopps vines adorn the expansive maintenance free Trex deck. This is the epitome of vintage charm, with all the system updates done for you!
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$534,500
1597 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
4beds
1,962sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,096 Square Feet Lot
$546,600 Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$2,857 Estimated rent
Home value
$546,600
$492,000 - $607,000
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Listed by:
Elizabeth Gust 651-208-4306,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Jennifer A Forliti
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6690432
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 640 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 32
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 27
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Chandelier, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,962
- Total interior livable area: 1,962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,310
- Finished area below ground: 652
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Deck, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Full,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,096 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 129
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 987
- Parcel number: 092823140115
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elmwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $414,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,166
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2025 | Sold | $534,500-2.8%$272/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$280/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listing removed | $550,000$280/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6690432 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+188.6%$280/sqft |
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| 11/14/2002 | Sold | $190,600+41.3%$97/sqft |
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| 5/17/2000 | Sold | $134,900+9.8%$69/sqft |
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| 4/6/1999 | Sold | $122,900$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,764 +11.1% | $414,900 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $6,090 -0.2% | $389,800 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $6,104 +18.5% | $370,500 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $5,152 +6% | $364,800 +21.8% |
| 2021 | $4,862 +6.7% | $299,400 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $4,557 +21% | $291,200 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $3,767 | $266,400 |
| 2018 | $3,767 -13.1% | $266,400 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $4,336 | $244,700 |
| 2016 | $4,336 +12.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,868 +19.6% | $206,000 |
| 2014 | $3,234 -1.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $3,282 +16.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,822 +17.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,406 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,258 -1.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,286 -3.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,380 +30.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,828 +27.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,432 +1.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,406 +3.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,354 +14.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,182 -11.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,340 +29.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,038 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Macalester-Groveland
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