Step into this magnificent top floor condo unit where history meets contemporary elegance. Originally built for Horace P. Rugg in 1887, this residence features two floors of fantastic design and stunning, panoramic views of the Cathedral and the James J Hill home. The second floor loft offers an additional bedroom and a flex space for office or workout room. This sophisticated home stands out as a rare find in the highly sought-after Summit Hill area. Recent upgrades include - new roof, furnace, water heater and air conditioner. Elevator to 3rd floor - walk up to penthouse. HOA has ruled fireplaces are decorative only.
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$475,000
251 Summit Ave #3, Saint Paul, MN 55102
2beds
1,700sqft
High Rise
Built in 1887
-- sqft lot
$487,700 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$2,491 Estimated rent
Home value
$487,700
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Listed by:
Colleen Langford 651-271-7873,
RE/MAX Results
Bought with:
Reed N. Aronow
Edina Realty, Inc.
David M Aronow
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6766319
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x15
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,700
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, No Int Access to Dwelling
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 1613
- Parcel number: 012823110050
- Zoning description: Residential-Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: High Rise
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Condo 121 251 Summit Condo
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Lawn Care, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
- HOA fee: $750 monthly
- HOA name: Beth
- HOA phone: 612-709-6130
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $398,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,886
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 256 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $475,000-2.1%$279/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766319 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$285/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766319 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $485,000-3%$285/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766319 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900$294/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766319 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Listing removed | $499,900$294/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6670784 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900+185.8%$294/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6670784 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/1996 | Sold | $174,900$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,472 +10% | $398,400 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $5,886 -0.7% | $379,900 +1.4% |
| 2023 | $5,926 -0.8% | $374,600 +0.9% |
| 2022 | $5,972 +9.9% | $371,100 +1.4% |
| 2021 | $5,434 -5.7% | $366,100 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $5,763 +1.7% | $352,200 |
| 2019 | $5,669 | $352,200 |
| 2018 | $5,669 -1.4% | $352,200 |
| 2017 | $5,752 | $352,200 |
| 2016 | $5,752 -0.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $5,768 +12.9% | $352,200 |
| 2014 | $5,110 +0.8% | -- |
| 2013 | $5,070 +8.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,680 +5.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,428 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,782 -21.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,792 +16.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,116 +17.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,496 +16.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,006 +9.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,746 +18.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,314 +4.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,214 -31.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,214 +5.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,045 | -- |
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