Pending

$475,000

1786 Saunders Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116

2beds

1,992sqft

$3,166/mo

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Single Family

Built in 1950

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$492,200 Zestimate^®

$238/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming one-level home in the heart of Highland Park! Beautiful hardwood floors flow through the bright, open living spaces. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace and opens to the dining area and beautifully updated kitchen. Sliding doors lead to a fantastic deck overlooking the private, park-like backyard filled with mature landscaping and easy-care perennials, an inviting setting for relaxing or entertaining. The generous primary bedroom features a private half bath, while the beautifully updated main bath offers both a soaking tub and separate walk-in shower with nearby second bedroom. The finished lower level provides additional living space with non-conforming bedroom and half bath, plus a dedicated workshop. Attached garage and many quality updates complete this wonderful Highland Park home! Ideally located near Highland Village, enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, a movie theater and more.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 255 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17x15

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12x10

Bedroom 3

Level: Lower
Area: 160 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16x10

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 99 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11x09

Family room

Level: Lower
Area: 304 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19x16

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 143 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11x13

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 361 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19x19

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electronic Air Filter, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Basement: Block
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,576
Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,288
Finished area below ground: 704

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Awning(s), Composite Decking, Patio
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Dimensions: 62 x 135
Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Medium

Details

Foundation area: 1288
Parcel number: 162823130089
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family

Materials

Block
Roof: Age Over 8 Years

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Lanes Highland Park

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Saint Paul

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $238/sqft
Tax assessed value: $489,700
Annual tax amount: $7,684
Date on market: 9/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 22 days

Estimated market value

$492,200

$468,000 - $517,000

$2,680/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Pending sale	$475,000$238/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7150054 Report a problem
9/26/2026	Listed for sale	$475,000+216.7%$238/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7150054 Report a problem
6/30/1998	Sold	$150,000$75/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$8,270 +7.6%	$489,700 +4.6%
2025	$7,684 +19.5%	$468,200 +0.9%
2024	$6,428 -4.3%	$464,000 +11.6%
2023	$6,714 +11.3%	$415,900 -1%
2022	$6,032 +6.2%	$420,300 +12%
2021	$5,682 -5.7%	$375,200 +2.2%
2020	$6,025 +13.1%	$367,100 +6.1%
2019	$5,329	$345,900
2018	$5,329 -1.5%	$345,900 +3.8%
2017	$5,412	$333,100
2016	$5,412 +8.6%	--
2015	$4,984 +5.6%	$308,300
2014	$4,718 -0.8%	--
2013	$4,756 +8.4%	--
2012	$4,388 +11.8%	--
2011	$3,924	--
2010	--	--
2009	$3,400 +0.4%	--
2008	$3,386 +3.5%	--
2007	$3,272 +13.3%	--
2006	$2,888 +21%	--
2005	$2,386 +7.9%	--
2004	$2,212 +11.3%	--
2003	$1,988 +16.4%	--
2002	$1,708 -29.2%	--
2001	$2,412 +17.4%	--
2000	$2,054	--