Classic architecture with artistic flare on an extra large .24 acre lot! Huge front living room with built-in bookshelves, a gas fireplace, reading nook and the center piece of the home - a two-story atrium. Stunning separate formal dining room. Oversized kitchen with huge prep area and casual dining option. Main floor also features 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Head upstairs to find 2 more bedrooms and a 3/4 bath – private balcony with tree top views to the South. The walkout lower level features a large family room, another 3/4 bath, 5th bedroom, laundry and storage / workshop / access to mechanicals. Outside boast dramatic landscaping, numerous mature trees, large patios, 3 season porch, maintenance free decks, ample lawn space, and an oversized 2 car garage with workshop attached (additional off street parking at the front of the home). Brand new (2025) architectural shingle roof on home and garage. Updated Andersen windows, new heat sources added to the basement. All of this situated in sought after location just around the corner from Mississippi River Blvd and walking/biking paths. Rare opportunity to own a one of a kind home in a one of a kind location! Home has been pre-inspected.
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$678,000
1920 Norfolk Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116
5beds
3,648sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
10,497 Square Feet Lot
$697,600 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$4,218 Estimated rent
Home value
$697,600
$628,000 - $774,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Smillie 651-336-4508,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Bridget M. McLaughlin 715-864-2145
Bought with:
Rebecca A Scadden
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6804728
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x9
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x12
Deck
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x10
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x11
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x7
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Space Heater
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Block
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,648
- Total interior livable area: 3,648 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,340
- Finished area below ground: 1,308
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 10,497 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 150
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1416
- Parcel number: 212823310005
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chesterwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $572,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,046
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 134 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Sold | $678,000-1.7%$186/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6804728 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $690,000$189/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6804728 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $690,000-3.5%$189/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6804728 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $715,000-1.4%$196/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6743701 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000$199/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6743701 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,046 +12.4% | $572,800 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $8,048 +1% | $535,600 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $7,972 -1.3% | $519,200 +2.2% |
| 2022 | $8,080 +11.5% | $507,800 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $7,246 -3.5% | $488,600 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $7,511 +10.3% | $465,100 +14.5% |
| 2019 | $6,809 | $406,100 |
| 2018 | $6,809 -1.2% | $406,100 -2.6% |
| 2017 | $6,892 | $417,000 |
| 2016 | $6,892 +13% | -- |
| 2015 | $6,098 -4.7% | $370,800 |
| 2014 | $6,396 +6.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $6,002 +2.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,870 +6.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $5,510 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $4,696 +11.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,218 +14.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,678 +15.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,192 +18% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,706 -1.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,758 +17.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,354 +15.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,046 -13.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,360 +34.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,749 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Highland
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