Charming Gingerbread Victorian in St. Paul's Historic Summit-University neighborhood! This beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated home offers timeless elegance just blocks from Summit and Grand Avenues. With 4 finished levels, the home provides exceptional versatility for entertaining, working from home, or accommodating guests. Original hardwood floors and high ceilings offer an open feel on the main level. Unique to this home, it was relocated in 1980 and now sits on a newer foundation. The updated kitchen features a walk-in pantry and flows into a spacious dining room, perfect for hosting. A sunroom and bar with a beverage refrigerator add to the home’s inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a new vanity, walk-in closet, and a large, private, south-facing sunroom. The 2nd bedroom includes a private balcony and nearby ¾ bath. The finished attic, divided by French doors, offers a bright and spacious area ideal for a home office, 3rd bedroom, or guest space. Garden level guest suite could be future short-term rental with its own access. Check out the outdoor spaces for entertaining or relaxing with a wraparound front porch, fully fenced backyard, back porch, patio, and string lights. Recent updates include: boiler, water heater, bar with beverage refrigerator, bath vanity and toilets, 3rd level expansion with French doors & smart lighting, see features list for more! Don't let this one get away!
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$565,000
794 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
4beds
2,449sqft
Single Family
Built in 1891
4,704.48 Square Feet Lot
$576,000 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$3,271 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Shane M. Montoya 651-492-6423,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Jane Kahnke 651-500-3128
Bought with:
Timothy Sheehan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6704954
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
- Area: 263.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x17
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 287.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x12.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 217 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 175 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5x14
Porch
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x9
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Block,Finished,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,519
- Total interior livable area: 2,449 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,850
- Finished area below ground: 599
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Driveway - Other Surface, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,704 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 126 x 40 x 127
- Features: Near Public Transit, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 683
- Parcel number: 022823130013
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1891
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Palace Add To St Paul
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $565,000-0.9%$231/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Pending sale | $570,000$233/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $570,000-2.6%$233/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Price change | $585,000-1.7%$239/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $595,000+10.2%$243/sqft |
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| 12/28/2022 | Sold | $540,000-1.8%$220/sqft |
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| 12/8/2022 | Pending sale | $550,000$225/sqft |
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| 11/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $550,000+29.4%$225/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Sold | $425,000-1.1%$174/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4815602 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2017 | Price change | $429,900-1.2%$176/sqft |
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| 3/16/2017 | Price change | $435,000-3.3%$178/sqft |
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| 3/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $450,000+38.4%$184/sqft |
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| 1/21/2015 | Sold | $325,060+1.6%$133/sqft |
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| 10/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $319,900+10.5%$131/sqft |
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| 9/11/2012 | Sold | $289,500-6.3%$118/sqft |
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| 2/17/2012 | Listing removed | $309,000$126/sqft |
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| 2/7/2012 | Price change | $309,000-4.9%$126/sqft |
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| 9/20/2011 | Listed for sale | $324,999$133/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,124 +13.9% | $564,400 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $8,010 +5.2% | $539,600 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $7,612 +4.1% | $517,100 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $7,314 +2.8% | $486,100 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $7,116 0% | $452,400 -0.9% |
| 2020 | $7,117 +22.6% | $456,600 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $5,806 | $416,300 |
| 2018 | $5,806 -3.4% | $416,300 +15.6% |
| 2017 | $6,010 | $360,000 |
| 2016 | $6,010 +1.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $5,942 +16% | $351,400 |
| 2014 | $5,124 +1.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $5,060 +9.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,604 +6.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,326 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,982 +18.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,366 +15.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,922 +15.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,522 +17.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,152 +4.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,064 +12.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,834 +14.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,596 -14.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,862 +22.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,523 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Summit-University
Nearby schools
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- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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