Multiple offers received, seller has accepted one, if anything changes we will notify. Sundays open house cancelled. WOW opportunity in a desirable St. Paul! This 1940's charmer perfectly mixes original features with modern living. 657 Cottage features tall ceilings w/ 2 bedrooms on the main floor plus 1 full bathroom that has been completely renovated. You'll notice so much original character that's been preserved such as original hardwood floors and coved ceilings. The main floor is complete w/ an oversized living room that leads to your kitchen with ample storage and counter space! Just off the kitchen is the prettiest 4 season porch overlooking your backyard. Newer windows throughout, upstairs has your 3rd bedroom plus 2nd living space/office/bonus room. Lower level is unfinished and your possibilities are endless! The fenced in backyard leads to your 1 car garage. Other perks: Near parks, miles of bike/walking trails, easy highway access, near the lakes & so much more.
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$230,000
657 Cottage Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
3,963.96 Square Feet Lot
$262,600 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$2,027 Estimated rent
Home value
$262,600
$249,000 - $276,000
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Modern livingEasy highway accessTall ceilingsCoved ceilingsOriginal hardwood floorsNewer windows throughoutAmple storage
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Listed by:
Sara R Melby 952-913-2234,
eXp Realty,
BROWN & Co Residential 763-416-1279
Bought with:
Lindsay Reine
Anderson Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6469257
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x10
Deck
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x10
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Sun room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x8
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: None
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 3,963 sqft
- Dimensions: 102 x 39
Details
- Foundation area: 909
- Parcel number: 202922420138
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Denny Hill Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2024 | Sold | $230,000+2.2%$160/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6469257 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$156/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6469257 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+221.4%$156/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6469257 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2008 | Sold | $70,000+7.9%$49/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1040851 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2008 | Listed for sale | $64,900+3%$45/sqft |
Source: NRT Minneapolis #3572461 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/1996 | Sold | $63,000$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,710 +4.6% | $250,000 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $3,546 -10% | $230,600 -0.3% |
| 2023 | $3,940 +1.8% | $231,300 -8.3% |
| 2022 | $3,872 +32.4% | $252,300 +11.3% |
| 2021 | $2,924 +10.1% | $226,600 +19.8% |
| 2020 | $2,657 +44.4% | $189,200 +21.8% |
| 2019 | $1,840 | $155,300 |
| 2018 | $1,840 -10% | $155,300 +15% |
| 2017 | $2,044 | $135,000 |
| 2016 | $2,044 +31% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,560 +5.4% | $115,000 |
| 2014 | $1,480 -5.7% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,570 -15.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,864 -7.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,014 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,952 -11.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,210 -1.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,236 +14.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,952 +22% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,600 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,580 +7% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,476 +27.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,158 -11.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,302 +29.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,006 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Payne Phalen
Nearby schools
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- 1/10Bruce F Vento Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Washington Technology Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10Washington Tech Secondary MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Minnesota
- Ramsey County
- Saint Paul
- 55106
- Payne Phalen
- 657 Cottage Ave E
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