Step inside this lovely storybook cottage and be impressed! Lovely, newly-refinished hardwood floors, newer windows and wood-burning fireplace make this home a cozy retreat. Fresh and clean kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances and 2 windows. The main level also features a good-sized bedroom. Upstairs you will find a fantastic bedroom with vaulted ceilings, large closet and a sitting room that could serve a myriad of purposes. The basement boasts new mechanicals, front loading washer and dryer and the 3rd finished bedroom—perfect for an office or quiet space for a high-school or college student. This lovely home also features a new roof, new vinyl fencing, newer AC. Close to shopping, freeways, recreation and restaurants. Don’t miss this one!
Active
$284,900
755 Cottage Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
3beds
1,281sqft
Single Family
Built in 1939
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 41 days
- 850
- 51
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mickey Ojard 612-205-7676,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Edwin Gleason 612-751-1668
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7143747
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Study
- Level: Upper
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x9
Walk in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x4
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,024
- Total interior livable area: 1,281 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,161
- Finished area below ground: 120
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (12x20), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (8)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41 x 125
Details
- Foundation area: 863
- Parcel number: 202922410052
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lanes Phalen Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $239,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,186
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,900+105%$222/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,995$2/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,995$2/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listing removed | $1,995$2/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,995+2.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,950+5.4%$2/sqft |
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| 7/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,850+27.6%$1/sqft |
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| 3/2/2017 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 2/21/2017 | Price change | $1,450+7.4%$1/sqft |
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| 2/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 4/24/2014 | Sold | $139,000+124.9%$109/sqft |
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| 10/1/2013 | Sold | $61,818$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,186 +35.2% | $239,300 -2.5% |
| 2025 | $3,836 +10.7% | $245,500 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $3,464 -7.6% | $215,500 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,750 +4.5% | $211,200 -6.9% |
| 2022 | $3,588 +19.2% | $226,900 +12% |
| 2021 | $3,010 +14.4% | $202,600 +17.4% |
| 2020 | $2,632 +19.9% | $172,500 +11.3% |
| 2019 | $2,196 | $155,000 |
| 2018 | $2,196 -9.3% | $155,000 |
| 2017 | $2,422 | $155,000 |
| 2016 | $2,422 +19.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,028 +14.2% | $125,000 |
| 2014 | $1,776 +13% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,572 +12.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,394 +9.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,274 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,222 +21.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,006 -26.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,364 +5.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,292 +21.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,062 -7.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,150 +10.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,044 +15% | -- |
| 2002 | $908 -11.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,026 +31.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $782 | -- |
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