Imagine an exceptionally well-maintained home filled with sunlight, an expansive 3 car garage, spacious craft/family room, stunning landscaping and near shops, library, movie theatre, Grand Avenue restaurants, summer bike trails, and winter skating/skiing facilities. Yes! you’ve imagined 1838 James Avenue! Nestled in the Mac Groveland neighborhood with several universities, this home exudes charm and understated elegance with its rich woodwork and stunning refinished staircase. Basement craft room is walled off from generous storage/laundry areas and can serve as family room. Curl up on the large back deck for quiet reading under the hackberry tree or share a barbeque with friends. Completely fenced back yard. Over $100,000 of upgrades and improvements have been made to the home in recent years (see List in MLS Supplements). Completely move-in ready. Welcome home!
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$495,000
1838 James Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
3beds
2,424sqft
Single Family
Built in 1928
4,878 Square Feet Lot
$537,200 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$3,067 Estimated rent
Home value
$537,200
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lawrence Erickson 612-247-2773,
Weichert, Realtors-Advantage
Bought with:
Nolan Henningson
Edina Realty, Inc.
Cari Ann Carter-Cari Ann Carter Group
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6566089
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 08
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 09
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 13
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,424
- Total interior livable area: 2,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,716
- Finished area below ground: 91
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Details: Garage Dimensions (36 x 22)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,878 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 122
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 708
- Parcel number: 092823240137
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kipps Macalester Park, , St Pa
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $482,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,061
- Date on market: 7/29/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2024 | Sold | $495,000+12.8%$204/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Pending sale | $439,000$181/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $439,000+25.8%$181/sqft |
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| 3/1/2019 | Sold | $349,000-5.7%$144/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5022032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $369,900$153/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #5022032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2019 | Pending sale | $369,900$153/sqft |
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| 11/9/2018 | Price change | $369,900-1.3%$153/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #5022032 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2018 | Price change | $374,900-3.6%$155/sqft |
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| 10/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $389,000+6.6%$160/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #5007852 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2005 | Sold | $365,000+10.3%$151/sqft |
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| 11/16/2004 | Sold | $331,000+76.1%$137/sqft |
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| 6/5/1998 | Sold | $188,000+56.7%$78/sqft |
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| 3/31/1998 | Sold | $120,000$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,946 +10.1% | $482,900 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $6,310 +1.4% | $421,900 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $6,224 +5.4% | $408,400 +2.9% |
| 2022 | $5,904 +3.7% | $396,900 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $5,694 -11.8% | $365,100 -0.8% |
| 2020 | $6,459 +14.3% | $367,900 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $5,650 | $366,900 |
| 2018 | $5,650 -3.5% | $366,900 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $5,854 | $351,100 |
| 2016 | $5,854 +16.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $5,006 -1.3% | $293,800 |
| 2014 | $5,070 -1.8% | -- |
| 2013 | $5,162 -3% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,322 +11.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,784 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $4,338 +1.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,266 +4.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,084 +13.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,602 +22.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,942 | -- |
| 2004 | $2,942 +8.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,720 +14.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,384 -22% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,056 +46.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,087 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Macalester-Groveland
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