Welcome to this charming, move-in-ready West 7th home, just South of Highland Park! Nestled in a quiet location this home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated. The home blends timeless character and modern updates.
The inviting main level features enclosed front and back porches, spacious living and dining rooms, an updated kitchen with newer appliances, main floor bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs offers a second bedroom plus a generous loft/flex space—perfect for a home office, guest area, or additional living space. Super clean lower level with family room and laundry.
Recent improvements include a new furnace, central air, interior paint, updated lighting, a new tub and shower surround, lighting, new laundry tub, roof replaced in 2020.
Large 2-car garage and concrete driveway.
Enjoy a professionally landscaped yard filled with beautiful perennials, a concrete patio, fire pit area, and plenty of space to garden or relax.
Centrally located near Highland Park, restaurants, shopping, Highland Park's pool, golf course and miles of scenic trails through Crosby Farm Nature Preserve & River Trails, 5 minutes to Downtown, Bus Line & easy access to I-35E for commuting and much more!
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$279,000
1845 Benson Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116
2beds
1,356sqft
Single Family
Built in 1916
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Heidi Barcelow 612-232-9777,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7107689
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x11
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x7
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x7
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Finished,Full,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,904
- Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,106
- Finished area below ground: 250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 120 x 40
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 798
- Parcel number: 152823410035
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $274,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,648
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000+5.3%$206/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7107689 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $265,000+17.8%$195/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6125821 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2022 | Pending sale | $224,900$166/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6125821 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $224,900+462.2%$166/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6125821 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/1998 | Sold | $40,000$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,924 +4.8% | $274,000 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $3,744 +25% | $249,600 -0.4% |
| 2023 | $2,996 +0.8% | $250,700 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $2,972 +6.3% | $202,000 +2.2% |
| 2021 | $2,796 +21.2% | $197,700 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $2,307 +12.8% | $184,400 +21.1% |
| 2019 | $2,045 | $152,300 |
| 2018 | $2,045 -5.1% | $152,300 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $2,154 | $147,200 |
| 2016 | $2,154 +3.8% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,076 +29.9% | $129,300 |
| 2014 | $1,598 -13.2% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,842 -11.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,072 -5.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,200 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,686 -1.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,710 +17% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,462 +17.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,240 +15.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,076 +20.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $894 +11.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $800 +17.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $682 -19.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $846 +25.6% | -- |
| 2000 | $673 | -- |
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Neighborhood: West 7th
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Expo for Excellence Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Highland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Highland Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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