Welcome to this exceptionally spacious and well-maintained Five-Bedroom, Two Bath home! Remodelled in 2024, enjoy great updates, functional space, a large fully fenced backyard, and a convenient location. The vaulted foyer invites you in, with a sidelight window, overhead lighting, and luxury vinyl plank flooring that extends throughout the main level for continuity and style. The living/dining room will become the heart of your home, featuring a soaring vaulted ceiling, a decorative fireplace and large windows to bathe the space in natural light. The dining area features access to the deck for outdoor gatherings.
The well-designed kitchen offers sleek white cabinetry and expanses of granite-topped workspace accented with tiled backsplashes.There is a center island for serving, attractive overhead lighting, and new stainless steel appliances. Sliders lead to a second deck. Travel up to discover two generous bedrooms, each with soft-on-your-feet neutral carpet and sunny windows with treetop views. One bedroom is currently used as a library/study, with a wall of built-in shelving for books or collectibles. The bedrooms share a ceramic-tiled full bath with a white vanity.
The flexible lower levels can be used to accommodate the changing needs of your household! Find three bedrooms, a family room/den/workout room, and a ceramic tiled full bath. There is a laundry room with a utility tub, and plenty of super storage too! Outdoor living spaces include a peaceful front patio and two decks, perfect for summer barbecues, catching a few rays of sun, or to sip your morning coffee. Try out your green thumb! Three raised bed planters are ideal for your flower or vegetable garden. Your cars and lawn furniture will be protected in the two car garage!
So many updates! Completely renovated in 2024, with new flooring, lighting, kitchen and baths. The roof and all appliances are two years young, and the furnace and fence were installed in 2025. Walk to Central Village Park! Close to buslines, freeways, shopping, dining and services. And an easy commute to downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul! Move right in and enjoy!
Pending
$319,900
521 Central Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
5beds
1,571sqft
Single Family
Built in 1975
9,234 Square Feet Lot
$319,900 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 44 days
- 311
- 36
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thomas Edelstein, CRS, ABR 651-276-4300,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Gretchen Doerfler 651-398-7909
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7143613
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x14
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x10
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,711
- Total interior livable area: 1,571 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,021
- Finished area below ground: 550
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x22)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four or More Level Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 168
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 1021
- Parcel number: 362923320032
- 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: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Central Village Addition, No 2
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,314
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$319,900
$304,000 - $336,000
$2,495/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Pending sale | $319,900$204/sqft |
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| 10/23/2026 | Listing removed | $319,900$204/sqft |
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| 10/17/2026 | Price change | $319,900-3%$204/sqft |
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| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,900+10%$210/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Sold | $299,900$191/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Pending sale | $299,900$191/sqft |
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| 8/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900-3.3%$191/sqft |
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| 8/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $310,000-6.1%$197/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $330,000-1.5%$210/sqft |
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| 7/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/20/2024 | Price change | $335,000-1.5%$213/sqft |
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| 6/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $340,000+150%$216/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Sold | $135,986+5.4%$87/sqft |
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| 10/2/2001 | Sold | $129,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,530 +34.2% | $307,700 +0.4% |
| 2025 | $4,120 +11.7% | $306,500 +30.5% |
| 2024 | $3,690 +15.4% | $234,900 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $3,198 +0.6% | $215,200 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $3,178 +12.9% | $207,400 +3.6% |
| 2021 | $2,816 +9.8% | $200,200 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $2,565 +34.3% | $185,000 +10.4% |
| 2019 | $1,910 | $167,600 |
| 2018 | $1,910 -9.7% | $167,600 +20% |
| 2017 | $2,116 | $139,700 |
| 2016 | $2,116 +3.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,048 +3.6% | $126,500 |
| 2014 | $1,976 -4.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,066 -6.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,208 +1.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,176 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,806 -17.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,182 +15.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,890 +20.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,570 +15.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,362 +5.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,288 +11.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,156 +14.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,008 -10.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,130 +31.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $859 | -- |
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