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  • $419,900

    1603 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

    4beds
    1,556sqft
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    $2,856/mo
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    Single Family
    Built in 1908
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $420,200 Zestimate®
    $270/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 1603 Laurel Avenue, a classic 1908 St. Paul home that has been loved, cared for and thoughtfully improved by the same owners for more than three decades. They purchased the home in 1993, and for the past 34 years, this has been more than an address, it has been the backdrop to a life. Set along a beautiful residential street in the heart of Merriam Park, this four-bedroom, 1½-bath home offers approximately 1,556 finished square feet across two stories, blending the warmth and character of an early-1900s St. Paul home with meaningful updates made for modern living. Inside, hardwood floors and inviting living spaces give the home an unmistakable sense of warmth. The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled and further elevated with Cambria countertops and a generous island space designed not simply for cooking, but for gathering. Thoughtful improvements continue throughout the home with LED lighting, central air and a high-efficiency boiler, adding everyday comfort without sacrificing the character that makes the home so special. Four bedrooms offer wonderful flexibility for family, guests, a home office or creative space, while the unfinished lower level provides additional storage and possibility. Outside, the manageable city lot and detached garage make life easy while keeping you connected to everything that makes this part of St. Paul so loved. But perhaps the most remarkable feature of 1603 Laurel can't be measured in square feet. For 34 years, one family has cared for this home. Seasons have changed, rooms have evolved and countless ordinary days became treasured memories within these walls. Homes with this kind of history have a feeling to them as comfortable, welcoming and wonderfully settled. Now, for the first time in more than three decades, 1603 Laurel Avenue is ready for someone new to call it home. Come for the character, the location and the thoughtful updates. Stay because it simply feels like home.
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    Listed by:

    Anna M Garnaas-Halvorson 651-353-2662,

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    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7143802MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/4 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x11
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x11
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x12
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 88 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x8
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13x14
      Foyer
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 121 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x11
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 187 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17x11
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13x14
      Porch
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 54 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9x6
      Heating
      • Boiler, Ductless Mini-Split
      Cooling
      • Ductless Mini-Split
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Basement: Block,Full,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,112
      • Total interior livable area: 1,556 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,556
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 39 x 101
      Details
      • Additional structures: Garage(s)
      • Foundation area: 778
      • Parcel number: 042823110064
      • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family
      Materials
      • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1908

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Gas: Natural Gas
      • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
      • Water: City Water/Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Schroeders Add To, The Circle
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Saint Paul

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $270/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $397,300
      • Annual tax amount: $7,008
      • Date on market: 10/6/2026

        Estimated market value

        $420,200

        $399,000 - $441,000

        $2,567/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/8/2026Listed for sale$419,900+290.6%$270/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7143802 Report a problem
        6/11/1993Sold$107,500$69/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$7,008 +3.4%$397,300 -0.8%
        2025$6,776 +9%$400,500 -2.8%
        2024$6,216 +10.8%$412,200 +2.4%
        2023$5,610 +10.7%$402,600 +14%
        2022$5,070 -0.3%$353,100 +10.6%
        2021$5,084 +0.7%$319,400 -3.5%
        2020$5,049 +15.4%$331,100 +9.9%
        2019$4,375 $301,200
        2018$4,375 -1.9%$301,200 +8%
        2017$4,458 $279,000
        2016$4,458 +21.7%--
        2015$3,664 +4.5%$234,200
        2014$3,506 +4.4%--
        2013$3,358 -4.1%--
        2012$3,500 +11%--
        2011$3,154 --
        2010-- --
        2009$3,086 -4.9%--
        2008$3,246 +14.5%--
        2007$2,836 +15.9%--
        2006$2,446 +19%--
        2005$2,056 -1.5%--
        2004$2,088 +10.7%--
        2003$1,886 +14.9%--
        2002$1,642 -16.3%--
        2001$1,962 +19.6%--
        2000$1,641 --
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        Neighborhood: Merriam Park

        Getting around

        88 / 100
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