Welcome to 491 Cretin Ave S, a stately home in the heart of Highland Park. You're greeted upon entry with stunning millwork and original architectural details throughout. The main level features a spacious living room with built-ins, stained glass windows, and a gas fireplace (2020), flowing into a formal dining room and fully renovated kitchen — updated down to the plumbing and electrical in 2020. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, a fully remodeled bathroom (2022), and a sun-drenched office space that overlooks the backyard. The basement offers 8'+ ceilings and a blank slate ready for whatever you need. The home offers the best of both worlds — reliable boiler heat and ductless mini-splits for efficient A/C! Outside, enjoy a deep lot with a deck, wood privacy fence, bonfire seating area, private driveway, and two-car garage. Classic Saint Paul character with all the modern updates!
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$510,000
491 Cretin Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55116
3beds
2,326sqft
Single Family
Built in 1917
5,793 Square Feet Lot
$514,500 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$2,299 Estimated rent
Home value
$514,500
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Listed by:
Mariah Hamm 715-781-0469,
Hamm Real Estate Company
Bought with:
Brigette Mathiason
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7048930
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x19
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x24
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x19
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x6
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,326
- Total interior livable area: 2,326 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,576
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x22)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,793 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 116
Details
- Foundation area: 750
- Parcel number: 082823420108
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ryan Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $396,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,078
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $510,000+4.1%$219/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7048930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Pending sale | $489,999$211/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7048930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Listing removed | $489,999$211/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7048930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,999+55.8%$211/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7048930 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2020 | Sold | $314,500+5.2%$135/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5335539 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $299,000$129/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Classic Rlty NW #5335539 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,170 +11.9% | $396,800 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $5,514 -3% | $370,400 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $5,686 +10% | $352,300 -1.5% |
| 2022 | $5,170 -0.2% | $357,700 +10% |
| 2021 | $5,178 +1.8% | $325,200 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $5,087 +22.3% | $325,400 +11.5% |
| 2019 | $4,161 | $291,800 |
| 2018 | $4,161 -2% | $291,800 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $4,244 | $267,000 |
| 2016 | $4,244 +13.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,752 -16.7% | $239,100 |
| 2014 | $4,506 -7.9% | -- |
| 2013 | $4,892 +2.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,780 +12.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,262 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,650 +5.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,452 -9.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,830 +14% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,360 +17.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,850 -1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,878 +10.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,594 +15.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,252 -22.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,908 +14.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,544 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Highland
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- 10/10Horace Mann SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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