Welcome to this charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in a quiet St. Paul neighborhood, just one block from Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy and a short walk to Hidden Falls Park along Mississippi River Boulevard. Close to dining, shopping, entertainment, and parks, this home blends modern updates with everyday convenience. The main level features a bright living room with original hardwood floors and large windows. The updated kitchen includes a new dishwasher and refrigerator (2023), water purifier, soft-close cabinetry, generous counter space, and breakfast bar seating. The kitchen opens to an expanded addition with a family room and dining area, featuring brand-new carpeting (2024) and direct access to the fully fenced backyard. Two main-level bedrooms offer hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and ample closet space, with a shared full bathroom nearby. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms feature hardwood floors and ceiling fans. One bedroom includes a large nook, ideal for a walk-in closet, study, or cozy sitting area. The fully finished lower level (2020) is perfect for entertaining and includes a family room, bonus area currently used as a nonconforming bedroom, and a bar with luxury plank flooring, seating, and a beverage refrigerator. A laundry room with a new front-loading LG washer and dryer (2023) is adjacent to a modern three-quarter bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional highlights include a large unfinished storage area, a new roof (2024), new siding (2023), and a detached two-car garage wired for electric vehicle charging. The backyard offers a private retreat with a patio, fire pit, and full privacy fence. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautifully updated home in a highly desirable location.
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$500,000
1908 Wordsworth Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116
4beds
2,310sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,967.72 Square Feet Lot
$508,100 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$3,118 Estimated rent
Home value
$508,100
$462,000 - $559,000
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Breakfast bar seatingFour-bedroom two-bathroom homeLarge windowsCeiling fansWater purifierAmple closet spaceUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Desrochers Realty Group 612-688-7024,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Robert E Kessler
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7011008
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x7
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,310
- Total interior livable area: 2,310 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,548
- Finished area below ground: 654
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x22)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,967 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 120 x 50 x 120
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 762
- Parcel number: 212823240098
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Donnay-Reitz Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $500,000+6.4%$216/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7011008 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $469,900$203/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7011008 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,900+17.5%$203/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7011008 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2020 | Sold | $400,000+1.3%$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5484837 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2020 | Pending sale | $395,000$171/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #5484837 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $395,000+47.4%$171/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #5484837 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2016 | Sold | $268,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2016 | Sold | $268,000+3.1%$116/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4693961 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2016 | Pending sale | $260,000$113/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4693961 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $260,000$113/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4693961 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,618 +15.2% | $460,700 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $6,614 +6.4% | $447,900 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $6,218 +7.4% | $420,400 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $5,790 +33.4% | $387,900 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $4,340 -10.2% | $356,900 +24.6% |
| 2020 | $4,834 +35.5% | $286,400 +6.7% |
| 2019 | $3,567 | $268,300 |
| 2018 | $3,567 -5.6% | $268,300 +15% |
| 2017 | $3,778 | $233,300 |
| 2016 | $3,778 +17.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,204 +5.3% | $208,300 |
| 2014 | $3,042 -7.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $3,290 +2.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,220 +6.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,014 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,042 +6.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,858 +4.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,742 +18.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,320 +18.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,954 +1.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,918 +10% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,744 +14.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,518 -13.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,758 +24.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,416 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Highland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Horace Mann SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Highland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Highland Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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