Charming two-story home on a quiet street in the highly desirable Macalester-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul. This spacious home offers four bedrooms, three baths, beautiful natural woodwork, and hardwood floors that showcase its classic character. Enjoy peaceful mornings in the bright sunroom, cozy evenings by the living room fireplace with a new stainless steel liner, and relaxing time outdoors on the deck.
The home has been thoughtfully updated with new soffits, newer stainless steel kitchen appliances, and a new hot water heater and boiler installed this year, offering added comfort and peace of mind. The sought-after two-car garage provides convenience and valuable storage, plus a heated room above the garage that is perfect for crafts, a home office, exercise space, or private retreat.
Located in a wonderfully walkable area near shopping, dining, downtown St. Paul, and the Mississippi River, this home combines the warmth and character of a classic Macalester-Groveland property with important modern updates.
Pending
$515,900
1787 Wellesley Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
4beds
2,100sqft
Single Family
Built in 1922
5,445 Square Feet Lot
$512,700 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsBright sunroomTwo-story homeSought-after two-car garageThree bathsSpacious homeFour bedrooms
- 11 days
- 90
- 5
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey C Byrd 612-590-6672,
HomeSmart Sapphire Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7109727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,133
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,383
- Finished area below ground: 717
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,445 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 125
Details
- Foundation area: 750
- Parcel number: 092823120123
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Macalester Villas Second, Addit
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $586,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,196
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
Estimated market value
$512,700
$487,000 - $538,000
$3,300/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Pending sale | $515,900$246/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listing removed | $515,900$246/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $515,900-6.2%$246/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $549,900-5.2%$262/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,900+50.9%$276/sqft |
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| 4/6/2011 | Listing removed | $384,400$183/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty- Highland Park #3917035 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2010 | Listed for sale | $384,400+3.3%$183/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty- Highland Park #3917035 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2010 | Sold | $372,000+148%$177/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1514911 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/1997 | Sold | $150,000+20%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/1997 | Sold | $125,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,196 +12.8% | $586,000 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $8,152 +4.2% | $543,200 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $7,824 +3.4% | $518,500 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $7,566 +7.1% | $499,900 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $7,062 -4.4% | $468,200 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $7,383 +9% | $443,100 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $6,771 | $439,300 |
| 2018 | $6,771 -1.2% | $439,300 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $6,854 | $414,700 |
| 2016 | $6,854 +15.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $5,948 +9.5% | $358,100 |
| 2014 | $5,432 -3.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $5,626 +6.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,274 +12.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,670 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,740 -5.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,976 +2.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,876 +11.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,476 +26.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,748 -4.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,882 +9.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,632 +15.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,270 -21.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,902 +15.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,522 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Macalester-Groveland
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