Welcome home to 749 Cottage Ave. W.! This charming Como Park gem delivers classic character and thoughtful updates throughout. The generous living room features lovely archways and rich hardwood flooring, flowing into a separate dining room with a newer light fixture. The bright kitchen offers tall cabinetry, newer stove, fridge, and dishwasher (2019–2020). Two spacious main-floor bedrooms with wood floors and a beautifully tiled full bath round out the main level. Downstairs, enjoy a finished FR, 3rd BR (w/egress), updated 3/4 bath, and a flexible bonus room perfect for a home office — all freshly recarpeted and painted (2026). Recent updates: roof and windows (2014), two new windows (2026). Steps from Como Lake, the Zoo, Como Golf Course, and Regional Park, with easy access to Rosedale, shopping, major roadways, and nearby grocery, retail, and dining. Come see it for yourself!
Active with contingency
Price cut: $10K (7/1)
$329,900
749 Cottage Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55117
3beds
1,753sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,111/mo
Single Family
Built in 1946
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$336,400 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 21 days |
- 1,940 |
- 166 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shawn D. Korby 651-442-0829,
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7102754
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13'3"x10'
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 141.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9'9"x14'6"
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 116.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'1"x11'7"
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 67.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6'2"x11'
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 129.74 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13'1"x9'11"
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'3"x9'6"
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'x18'9"
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 97.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'4"x8'7"
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216.49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17'11"x12'1"
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Storage Space,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,524
- Total interior livable area: 1,753 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 948
- Finished area below ground: 805
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (21'1"x14'1")
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 148 x 56
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 948
- Parcel number: 232923420062
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Steenbergs Parkview
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $348,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,042
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$336,400
$320,000 - $353,000
$2,646/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $329,900-2.9%$188/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7102754 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$194/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7008756 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$200/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7008756 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2022 | Sold | $350,000+7.7%$200/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6193330 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2022 | Pending sale | $325,000$185/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6193330 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Edina Realty Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $325,000+21.5%$185/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6193330 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2019 | Sold | $267,500-0.9%$153/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5140507 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2019 | Pending sale | $269,900$154/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #5140507 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $269,900+22.7%$154/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #5140507 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2016 | Sold | $219,900+2.3%$125/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4691365 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2016 | Pending sale | $215,000$123/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4691365 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $215,000+44.3%$123/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4691365 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2000 | Sold | $149,000+53.6%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/1996 | Sold | $97,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,486 +6.3% | $348,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,162 +3.5% | $338,700 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $4,986 +11.2% | $330,600 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $4,484 +6.7% | $322,100 +12.9% |
| 2021 | $4,202 +0.3% | $285,400 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $4,189 +18.8% | $278,100 +14% |
| 2019 | $3,527 | $244,000 |
| 2018 | $3,527 -2.3% | $244,000 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $3,610 | $231,100 |
| 2016 | $3,610 +11.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,226 +15% | $192,400 |
| 2014 | $2,806 +4.9% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,674 -15.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,160 +9.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,892 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,744 +6.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,580 -6.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,752 +15.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,374 +12.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,104 +3.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,032 +8.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,878 +11.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,680 +3.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,626 +23.6% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,315 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Como
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Como Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 2/10Como Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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