Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of St. Paul’s most admired and exceptional properties. Set on over an acre just east of the Mississippi River in the prestigious Shadow Falls neighborhood, this extraordinary estate features a newly constructed luxury guest residence, thoughtfully designed with no detail overlooked, offering approximately 1,800 FSF including 2 bedrooms, office, 2 bathrooms, 3-car heated garage, and a sun-filled living room and kitchen with timeless, high-end finishes. Ideal for multi-generational living, guests, nanny quarters, or comfortable private living while you reimagine the primary home.
The primary residence is an iconic stone Tudor that epitomizes timeless character, featuring richly detailed millwork, hardwood floors, gracious gathering rooms, and wood-burning fireplaces. This substantially built home presents a prime renovation opportunity, offering endless potential for customization and restoration while preserving its original charm, including a welcoming foyer, formal dining room, spacious living areas, and a generously sized kitchen. Outside, enjoy a recently restored in-ground heated pool, porch, patios, and a tremendous open green space for outdoor enjoyment.
This exceptional property offers remarkable flexibility and multiple paths forward. Live in the private secondary residence while transforming the main home, or explore the many possibilities this rare offering presents. There is also potential to subdivide the lot and create additional home sites or build your own dream residence. A compelling opportunity for resident buyers, builders, developers or investors seeking scale, versatility, and long-term value in a premier location, this truly extraordinary estate offers the rare chance to create your dream vision while securing lasting appreciation in one of St. Paul’s most distinguished neighborhoods.
Pending
$2,495,000
71 Otis Ln, Saint Paul, MN 55104
8beds
8,563sqft
Single Family
Built in 1925
1.19 Acres Lot
$2,345,000 Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 91 days |
- 288 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathryn D. Kennedy 651-227-9144,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Abby Dean 651-226-6035
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7052922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x26
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x9
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x20
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x28
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x13
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 510 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x30
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x6
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Walk in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Geothermal, Hot Water, In-Floor Heating
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Chandelier, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Other
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Window(s),Partial,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,912
- Total interior livable area: 8,563 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,563
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (30x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Heated, Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 1.19 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 2969
- Parcel number: 052823130058
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shadow Falls Park Addition, To
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,496,300
- Annual tax amount: $41,442
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
Estimated market value
$2,345,000
$2.23M - $2.46M
$3,715/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $2,495,000$291/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+24.8%$291/sqft |
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| 6/15/2022 | Sold | $2,000,000-11.1%$234/sqft |
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| 5/5/2022 | Pending sale | $2,250,000$263/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000-6.1%$263/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000-4.2%$280/sqft |
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| 10/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/15/2021 | Price change | $2,500,000-9.1%$292/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$321/sqft |
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| 7/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000+676.2%$321/sqft |
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| 6/1/1984 | Sold | $354,300$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,442 +3.6% | $2,496,300 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $39,994 -0.4% | $2,167,600 -3.8% |
| 2023 | $40,172 -6.7% | $2,254,100 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $43,058 +6% | $2,224,700 |
| 2021 | $40,632 -6.2% | $2,224,700 |
| 2020 | $43,314 +1.2% | $2,224,700 |
| 2019 | $42,789 | $2,224,700 |
| 2018 | $42,789 -1.3% | $2,224,700 |
| 2017 | $43,346 | $2,224,700 |
| 2016 | $43,346 +2.7% | -- |
| 2015 | $42,212 -4.5% | $2,152,500 |
| 2014 | $44,204 -0.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $44,386 +5.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $42,048 +12.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $37,292 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $29,966 +5.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $28,440 +9.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $26,074 +13.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $23,004 +16.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $19,776 +3.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $19,062 +16.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $16,352 +15.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $14,114 -28.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $19,628 +7.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $18,305 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Merriam Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Groveland Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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