Welcome to this beautifully maintained Tudor Revival architectural gem in the highly sought after Highland neighborhood of Saint Paul! This home blends timeless character with modern updates, offering the perfect balance of charm and comfort. The main level features stunning details including, a cozy 3-season sunporch, formal dining room, wood burning fireplace, a nice size sun filled kitchen with built in desk area, powder room, beautiful oak hardwood flooring throughout, new windows-2009, new water heater-2019 and a new furnace-2020. The upper-level features, an owner's suite with an oversize walk-in closet and built in shelving/bookcase, two additional bedrooms, a built in linen closet and cedar chest, oak hardwood flooring, a completely remodeled gorgeous tile bathroom with walk in shower. The lower-level family room is finished with, hardwood flooring, wood paneled walls and a wood burning fireplace. The backyard offers a private patio to simply relax in your own flower haven. A home of this character, function, and location rarely comes along in this charming and historic area, this home positions you just moments away from the tree lined walking paths along the Mississippi River, quaint boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant cultural attractions, offering the best of Saint Paul living.
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$472,500
537 Cretin Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55116
3beds
1,919sqft
Single Family
Built in 1936
5,793 Square Feet Lot
$488,800 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$2,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,800
$440,000 - $543,000
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Beautiful oak hardwood flooringWood burning fireplaceOversize walk-in closetFlower havenFormal dining roomWalk in showerBuilt in desk area
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Listed by:
Linda Whelan 612-817-7163,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Arthur D Hays
Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6686029
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09x13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x21
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x21
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x25
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 06x10
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Sink
Features
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,919
- Total interior livable area: 1,919 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,544
- Finished area below ground: 252
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 5,793 Square Feet
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 752
- Parcel number: 082823420118
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: 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: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $495,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,870
- Date on market: 3/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | $472,500-3.6%$246/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6686029 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Pending sale | $489,900$255/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6686029 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,900$255/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6686029 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,870 +13.1% | $495,000 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $6,958 +4.2% | $474,500 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $6,678 +9.3% | $451,000 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $6,108 +3.4% | $425,200 +12% |
| 2021 | $5,906 -4.2% | $379,600 -0.3% |
| 2020 | $6,165 +21% | $380,600 +14.1% |
| 2019 | $5,095 | $333,700 |
| 2018 | $5,095 -1.6% | $333,700 +4.3% |
| 2017 | $5,178 | $319,800 |
| 2016 | $5,178 +6.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $4,858 -2.7% | $301,100 |
| 2014 | $4,992 -5.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $5,276 +2.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $5,152 +12.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,592 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,900 -7.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,218 +6.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,976 +15.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,448 +17.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,936 -0.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,954 +8.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,712 +15.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,354 -23.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,064 +13.7% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,694 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Highland
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