Welcome to 553 Blair Ave, a great home at a great price in the infamous Frogtown neighborhood! This home has the ideal blend of charm and modern updates...it's totally renovated and ready to just move right in! The Kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances, new sink/faucet, granite countertops, tile floors and eat in/dining space. Ample natural light throughout the home. Original wood floors. Other Interior features include; full size soaking tub, linen closet, fresh paint, trim, doors, new carpet, ample storage, landscaping, level useable fenced in side and back yard! Garage has opener and higher ceiling/door for larger vehicles. Proximity to everything St Paul has to offer including; groceries, restaurants, churches, schools, parks, area businesses, Dale and University Avenues, Hwy 94, many area colleges. Very walkable and easy drive to both downtown St Paul & Minneapolis. Come see for yourself! Shown by appointment.
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$190,000
553 Blair Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103
2beds
616sqft
Single Family
Built in 1894
2,352 Square Feet Lot
$190,100 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$1,536 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,100
$175,000 - $207,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leah D. Hetzel 651-335-5324,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Mark Johnson
Real Broker, LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7079041
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x6
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x5
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x6
Den
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x7
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space,Partial,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,272
- Total interior livable area: 616 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 616
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20x14), Garage Door Height (8), Garage Door Width (10)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 2,352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 124 x 19
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Foundation area: 616
- Parcel number: 362923220043
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer - In Street
- Water: City Water - In Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Smiths Sub Of Stinsns Div B3
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,548
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $190,000-5%$308/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7079041 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $200,000$325/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7079041 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listing removed | $200,000$325/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7079041 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+66.5%$325/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7079041 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $120,100+11.2%$195/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6777167 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Sold | $108,000+440%$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2008 | Sold | $20,000-4.8%$32/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1007251 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2002 | Sold | $21,015$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,548 +20.7% | $156,800 +12.6% |
| 2024 | $2,940 +17.4% | $139,200 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $2,504 +66.5% | $137,200 +0.7% |
| 2022 | $1,504 -28.4% | $136,200 +21.1% |
| 2021 | $2,100 +7% | $112,500 -13.9% |
| 2020 | $1,963 +35.4% | $130,700 +35.2% |
| 2019 | $1,450 | $96,700 |
| 2018 | $1,450 -6.2% | $96,700 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $1,546 | $88,800 |
| 2016 | $1,546 +13.5% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,362 +24.5% | $79,400 |
| 2014 | $1,094 -3.2% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,130 +9.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,032 +13.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $912 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,038 -1% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,048 +18.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $886 -24.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,168 +61.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $722 -1.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $734 -48% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,412 +73% | -- |
| 2002 | $816 +51.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $538 +39.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $386 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Thomas Dale
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- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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