Spectacular 1881 Queen Anne Victorian home, known as the Thurston House! Incredible use of space, grand design and distinctive architectural details combine to create a sophisticated, yet comfortable environment in this historic home! Gorgeous wood floors with inlaid detail, tall ceilings plus expansive leaded and stained glass windows are just a few of the stylish touches found here. The spectacular foyer offers a fireplace, and leads to the formal living room. The elegant dining room offers a coffered ceiling and fireplace. Handsome main floor family room, plus a library with rich woodwork and a fireplace. Dream eat-in kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances. The second level boasts a private owner's suite with a lavish full bath with whirlpool tub. Three additional bedrooms and 3 baths are also found here. The third level has a studio/loft, 2 bedrooms, and a billiard room. Wine cellar, patios, gardens, 2car. Carriage house over the garage has a 2 bedroom unit.
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$1,450,000
495 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
6beds
7,635sqft
Single Family
Built in 1881
0.39 Acres Lot
$1,642,100 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$7,358 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,642,100
$1.51M - $1.81M
$7,358/mo
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Distinctive architectural detailsGrand designSpectacular foyerBeautiful cabinetryCoffered ceilingDream eat-in kitchenGorgeous wood floors
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Listed by:
Thomas Edelstein, CRS, ABR 651-270-1667,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Henry A. Edelstein 651-270-1667
Bought with:
Michael R Favre
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6400517
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x15
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x23
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x15
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x15
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x19
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x14
Library
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x16
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x17
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 651 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31x21
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9
Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,635
- Total interior livable area: 7,635 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,650
- Finished area below ground: 342
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (29x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 144
- Features: Near Public Transit, Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 1985
- Parcel number: 012823240185
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Subdivision Of Blocks 19, , 21 A
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2023 | Sold | $1,450,000+3.9%$190/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$183/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+18.7%$183/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6400517 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2020 | Listing removed | $1,395 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #5644216 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2020 | Price change | $1,395-6.7% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #5644216 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,495+15.4% |
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| 12/22/2017 | Listing removed | $1,295 |
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| 11/17/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,295 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Highland Park #4892019 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2017 | Sold | $1,175,000-8.1%$154/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4712731 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2017 | Pending sale | $1,279,000$168/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4712731 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2016 | Price change | $1,279,000-5.2%$168/sqft |
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| 7/11/2016 | Price change | $1,349,000-5.3%$177/sqft |
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| 5/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000+3.3%$187/sqft |
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| 1/15/2016 | Listing removed | $1,379,000$181/sqft |
Source: Lakes Sotheby's International Realty #4656121 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2015 | Price change | $1,379,000-8%$181/sqft |
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| 3/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000-11.6%$196/sqft |
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| 1/1/2015 | Listing removed | $1,695,000$222/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4475316 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2014 | Price change | $1,695,000-8.1%$222/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4475316 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,845,000$242/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,966 +17.6% | $1,468,400 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $22,940 -0.5% | $1,427,500 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $23,052 +2.4% | $1,327,900 +1.2% |
| 2022 | $22,514 +1.1% | $1,311,800 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $22,266 -5% | $1,240,600 -2.3% |
| 2020 | $23,429 +5.5% | $1,270,200 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $22,217 | $1,200,000 |
| 2018 | $22,217 -9.2% | $1,200,000 -8.2% |
| 2017 | $24,460 | $1,307,600 |
| 2016 | $24,460 -10% | -- |
| 2015 | $27,176 -4.2% | $1,401,600 |
| 2014 | $28,358 +0.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $28,276 +6.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $26,496 +11.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $23,804 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $19,088 +2.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $18,628 +16.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $15,962 +12.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $14,170 +18.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $11,978 +6% | -- |
| 2004 | $11,302 +9.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $10,292 +20% | -- |
| 2002 | $8,574 -29.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $12,230 +9.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $11,184 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Summit-University
Nearby schools
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- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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