A rare opportunity to own one of Saint Paul’s most extraordinary historic homes—beautifully preserved, extensively updated, and ready for its next chapter.
Built in 1851 and set on an unusually large 0.41-acre lot in the heart of Irvine Park, the Wright-Prendergast House offers nearly 175 years of history without requiring its next owner to start from scratch.
Behind its remarkably intact historic interiors is a home that has undergone extensive modernization and restoration. Recent improvements include a 2020 roof, updated mechanical systems, kitchen and bathrooms completely remodeled from the studs, foundation repointing, porch and exterior restoration, chimney work, drain tile, asbestos abatement, second-floor laundry, extensive landscaping, and more. Much of the expensive, behind-the-scenes work associated with owning a home of this age has already been completed.
Inside, more than 3,100 square feet retain the craftsmanship that makes this property so exceptional: historic woodwork, original floors, fireplaces, soaring ceilings, and significant architectural elements salvaged from the former Norman Kittson Mansion. Rather than being stripped of its character in the name of modernization, this home has been carefully improved while preserving the details that have survived for nearly two centuries.
Outside, mature trees, gardens, terraces and generous lawn create an almost estate-like setting rarely found this close to downtown Saint Paul.
This is historic living without sacrificing modern function—a home that has been thoughtfully updated, carefully restored, and preserved for its next generation.
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Price cut: $50K (8/4)
$800,000
223 Walnut St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
4beds
3,166sqft
Single Family
Built in 1851
0.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original floorsHistoric woodworkSoaring ceilingsRemarkably intact historic interiorsMature treesSecond-floor laundryExtensive landscaping
- 47 days |
- 4,204 |
- 201 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Constance E Vork 612-396-4046,
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7101189
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 244.86 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17'1x14'4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 211.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14'9x14'4
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 159.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'3x13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 137.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'7x13
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 188.54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15'1x12'6
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 24.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7'10x3'1
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 47.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'1x4'8
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 120.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'3x9'10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16'11x13'10
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234.79 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'3x19'2
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 174.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16'11x10'4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.33 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15'4
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 73.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'1x7'3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 242.47 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16'11x14'4
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 76.31 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5'7x13'8
Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x8
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,891
- Total interior livable area: 3,166 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,166
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 178
Details
- Foundation area: 1605
- Parcel number: 062822320021
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1851
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rice&Irvines Add B26-41&46-53
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $761,300
- Annual tax amount: $14,366
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $800,000-5.9%$253/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $850,000-5.6%$268/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $900,000+118.3%$284/sqft |
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| 12/5/2013 | Sold | $412,360$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,560 +16.1% | $761,300 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $11,678 +25.1% | $755,800 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $9,332 +20.2% | $716,300 +24.9% |
| 2022 | $7,764 +13.3% | $573,700 +19.4% |
| 2021 | $6,852 -4.1% | $480,600 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $7,145 +12.5% | $425,100 +28.4% |
| 2019 | $6,350 | $331,000 |
| 2018 | $6,350 -3.6% | $331,000 -15.3% |
| 2017 | $6,590 | $390,800 |
| 2016 | $6,590 -3.7% | -- |
| 2015 | $6,840 -2.9% | $390,800 |
| 2014 | $7,042 -26.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $9,562 +1.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $9,396 -0.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $9,406 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $7,574 +24.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $6,076 +14.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $5,316 +13.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $4,670 +18.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,954 +12% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,530 +19.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,962 +23% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,408 -13.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,796 +25.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,231 | -- |
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Neighborhood: West 7th
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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