Timeless St. Paul character, beautifully cared for and thoughtfully updated. This inviting 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in desirable Merriam Park West is the kind of place that feels special the moment you walk through the door. With approximately a little over 2,000 finished square feet, it combines the craftsmanship and charm of an earlier era with updates that make everyday living comfortable and easy.
Original woodwork, built-ins, hardwood floors, beautiful windows, and abundant natural light give the home a warmth and personality that simply can’t be replicated. The bright sunroom offers a peaceful place to enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a book, or watch the seasons change. A wood-burning fireplace adds another layer of warmth and charm to the inviting living spaces.
The backyard is a true extension of the home. Mature landscaping and beautiful perennial gardens surround an expansive paver patio, creating a wonderfully private setting for summer dinners, morning coffee, or gatherings with friends and family. It’s a space that invites you to slow down and enjoy being home.
A new oversized 22' x 24' two-car garage adds valuable parking, storage, and flexibility, an exceptional bonus in this sought-after neighborhood.
Meticulously cared for and thoughtfully updated over the years, this is a home with a story, a sense of place, and room for its next chapter. Ideally located just blocks from Summit Avenue, restaurants, Grandview Theater, and the University of St. Thomas, it offers the best of Merriam Park West: beautiful historic character, a welcoming neighborhood, and an enviable location.
Pending
$590,000
1947 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
4beds
2,022sqft
Single Family
Built in 1915
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsWood-burning fireplaceExpansive paver patioOriginal woodworkBright sunroomBeautiful perennial gardensAbundant natural light
- 47 days
- 280
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jose Ramirez 612-805-5960,
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7132139
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x24
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x27
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,602
- Total interior livable area: 2,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,850
- Finished area below ground: 172
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41 x 150
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 728
- Parcel number: 042823230100
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green 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: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $551,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,934
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Pending sale | $590,000$292/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7132139 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $590,000+45.7%$292/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7132139 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2016 | Sold | $405,000$200/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4739712 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2016 | Price change | $405,000-4.7%$200/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Roseville, MN #4739712 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $425,000$210/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Roseville, MN #4739712 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,934 +13.9% | $551,300 +0.2% |
| 2025 | $8,724 +9.7% | $550,000 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $7,950 +8% | $519,400 +1.1% |
| 2023 | $7,360 +10.9% | $513,900 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $6,634 +1.6% | $469,600 +14.5% |
| 2021 | $6,528 -3.6% | $410,100 -2% |
| 2020 | $6,769 +7.6% | $418,400 +1% |
| 2019 | $6,293 | $414,100 |
| 2018 | $6,293 -1.3% | $414,100 +6.8% |
| 2017 | $6,376 | $387,600 |
| 2016 | $6,376 +7.5% | -- |
| 2015 | $5,932 -0.9% | $345,500 |
| 2014 | $5,986 +0.8% | -- |
| 2013 | $5,938 -3.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $6,126 +12.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $5,460 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $5,452 +10.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,918 +14.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,298 +14.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,744 +17.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,184 +4.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,050 +9.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,784 +15.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,404 -23.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,134 +17.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,671 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Merriam Park
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