1696 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
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$433,500
$390,000 - $481,000
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Charles R Aul 612-812-7737,
Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
Elie Safi
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Gregory Kuntz
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 07x07
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x09
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x07
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Sink, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Drain Tiled,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,982
- Total interior livable area: 1,982 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,166
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (28x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 122
- Features: Near Public Transit, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 816
- Parcel number: 092823140157
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Architectural Shingle,Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Electric, 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: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,862
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $425,000$214/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $425,000$214/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listing removed | $425,000$214/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+9%$214/sqft |
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| 11/22/2021 | Sold | $390,000$197/sqft |
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| 10/11/2021 | Pending sale | $390,000$197/sqft |
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| 10/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $390,000+115%$197/sqft |
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| 7/12/2000 | Sold | $181,390$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,862 +8.9% | $422,600 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $6,302 +3.2% | $409,900 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $6,106 +5.9% | $407,900 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $5,766 +2.4% | $389,800 +12% |
| 2021 | $5,632 -2% | $348,000 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $5,747 +22.8% | $339,100 +4.2% |
| 2019 | $4,680 | $325,300 |
| 2018 | $4,680 -9% | $325,300 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $5,146 | $296,400 |
| 2016 | $5,146 +1.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $5,074 +12.6% | $280,900 |
| 2014 | $4,508 -6.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $4,828 +13.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,270 +4.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,078 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,522 +2.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,444 +10.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,112 +14.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,710 +17.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,306 +5.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,190 +16.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,882 +14.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,638 -15.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,946 +22.6% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,587 | -- |
Neighborhood: Macalester-Groveland
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Groveland Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi