422 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
What's special
One of Cathedral Hill's Finest Victorian Residences! The staircase tells you everything. Before you've explored the library, admired the stained glass, or wandered through more than 7,000 square feet, your hand finds the century-old oak rail, sunlight spills through original art glass, and you understand why homes like this become part of a city's identity. Designed by renowned St. Paul architect D.W. Millard for W.H. Howard in 1883, 422 Laurel Avenue is one of Cathedral Hill's defining Victorian residences. More than a beautifully preserved home, it is a rare example of craftsmanship that simply cannot be reproduced. Hand-carved millwork, soaring ceilings, intricate parquet floors, original built-ins, decorative fireplaces, towering windows, and richly detailed woodwork create rooms with warmth, scale, and unmistakable character. Modern updates have been thoughtfully woven into the home, including a beautifully renovated kitchen and baths that respect its architectural integrity while making everyday living effortless. A private third-level apartment adds remarkable flexibility as guest quarters, a home office, an artist's studio, or independent living space. Then there is something almost unheard of in Cathedral Hill: the land. The expansive lot offers significant future potential, with the ability to develop approximately 9,000 finished square feet on a separate parcel or as much as 14,000 finished square feet if the property remains intact. Finding one of St. Paul's landmark Victorian homes with this level of flexibility is exceptionally uncommon. Just beyond the front porch are Cathedral Hill's celebrated restaurants, cafés, parks, and historic streets, placing one of the Twin Cities' most admired neighborhoods at your doorstep. Homes like this rarely change hands. Fewer still offer the chance to shape what comes next.
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Travel times
Office
Primary Bathroom
Atrium
Kitchen
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
David Reed 651-230-0251,
RE/MAX Results,
Molly Dandelet 651-788-6592
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 217 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 232.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5x12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 290.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.5x13.5
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 166.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5x11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 166.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5x11.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 292.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5x15
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 203.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.5x11
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 116 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5x8
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 166.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5x11.5
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Steam
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Owner Access,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,050
- Total interior livable area: 6,829 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,765
- Finished area below ground: 1,064
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 136
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 2071
- Parcel number: 012823210157
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1883
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: Woodland Park Addition, To St
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,264,400
- Annual tax amount: $23,834
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 166 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Price change | $1,099,000-4.4%$161/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+27.8%$168/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $899,900$132/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,900-5.3%$132/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listing removed | $949,900$139/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,900-29.6%$139/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Listing removed | $1,350,000$198/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000$198/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,350,000$198/sqft |
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| 2/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+62.1%$198/sqft |
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| 4/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/7/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
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| 3/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/16/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
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| 2/11/2020 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
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| 1/11/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
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| 6/15/2018 | Sold | $833,000-1.4%$122/sqft |
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| 4/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $845,000+123.5%$124/sqft |
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| 12/9/1996 | Sold | $378,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,834 +22.3% | $1,264,400 +5.2% |
| 2025 | $19,482 +14% | $1,202,400 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $17,084 -1% | $1,044,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $17,264 +20.4% | $994,400 +0.6% |
| 2022 | $14,334 -6.4% | $988,700 +23.3% |
| 2021 | $15,316 -4.6% | $801,800 -10% |
| 2020 | $16,053 +7.8% | $890,600 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $14,892 | $830,900 |
| 2018 | $14,892 -1.2% | $830,900 -0.5% |
| 2017 | $15,070 | $835,100 |
| 2016 | $15,070 +0.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $15,024 +2.8% | $809,800 |
| 2014 | $14,620 +3.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $14,154 +2.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $13,850 +13.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $12,228 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $11,292 -1.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $11,478 +15.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $9,950 +15.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $8,590 +20.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $7,120 +4.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $6,820 +9.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $6,210 +15.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,394 -30.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $7,724 +4.8% | -- |
| 2000 | $7,367 | -- |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,085,800
$1.03M - $1.14M
$7,500/mo
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