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$200,000
553 Charles Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103
3beds
1,290sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1884
0 Square Feet Lot
$205,800 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$1,853 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,800
$185,000 - $228,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lara Merrill 612-636-1026,
Bridge Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Corbyn Tao
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6800344
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x08
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x09
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x7
Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Concrete,Storage Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,290
- Total interior livable area: 1,290 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,290
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 124
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Foundation area: 726
- Parcel number: 362923230052
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Post and Beam, Brick, Concrete, Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Architectural Shingle,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1884
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected, City Water - In Street
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Other
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,305
- Date on market: 10/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $200,000+11.7%$155/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800344 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Pending sale | $179,000$139/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800344 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,000$139/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800344 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2025 | Pending sale | $179,000$139/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800344 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,000+695.6%$139/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6800344 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2018 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2009 | Sold | $22,500-83.9%$17/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1009452 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2004 | Sold | $140,000+40%$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2001 | Sold | $100,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,062 +30.6% | $221,400 +9.5% |
| 2024 | $3,110 -2.9% | $202,200 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $3,202 +25.9% | $187,600 -1.8% |
| 2022 | $2,544 -17.9% | $191,100 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $3,100 +26.1% | $153,700 -1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,459 +54.5% | $156,000 +23% |
| 2019 | $1,591 | $126,800 |
| 2018 | $1,591 -4.9% | $126,800 +30.1% |
| 2017 | $1,674 | $97,500 |
| 2016 | $1,674 -33.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,522 +27.5% | $92,600 |
| 2014 | $1,978 +16.8% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,694 -5.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,794 +14.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,562 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,346 -2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,374 +16.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,178 +18% | -- |
| 2006 | $998 +37.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $724 -47% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,366 +44.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $944 +42.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $664 -12.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $756 +43.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $528 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Thomas Dale
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