Rare opportunity in the highly desirable Como neighborhood of St. Paul! Built in 1985, this well-maintained home is a true find in an area where newer homes are hard to come by. Bright, clean, and inviting, the home offers abundant natural light and a warm, comfortable feel throughout. The thoughtfully sized yard provides great outdoor space without being overwhelming. This wonderful home is only available due to relocation, offering a rare combination of location, condition, natural light, and charm — a Como neighborhood gem you won’t want to miss!
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$390,000
879 Iowa Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55117
3beds
1,659sqft
Single Family
Built in 1985
6,272.64 Square Feet Lot
$392,500 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$2,371 Estimated rent
Home value
$392,500
$373,000 - $412,000
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Listed by:
Karen Xiao 651-272-9178,
Longhouse Realty
Bought with:
Lisa L. Nephew
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7079117
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 455 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x35
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x20
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Finished,Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,747
- Total interior livable area: 1,659 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 978
- Finished area below ground: 681
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,272 sqft
- Dimensions: 125 x 50
Details
- Foundation area: 769
- Parcel number: 232923210170
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Straus First Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $390,000+1%$235/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7079117 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2026 | Pending sale | $386,000$233/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7079117 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $386,000+3.6%$233/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7079117 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Sold | $372,500+6.5%$225/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6507515 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2024 | Pending sale | $349,900$211/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6507515 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $349,900+75%$211/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6507515 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $200,000$121/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6446358 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000$121/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6446358 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $200,000$121/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6446358 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,140 -16.4% | $358,000 +74.6% |
| 2024 | $3,758 -3.4% | $205,000 -14% |
| 2023 | $3,890 +7% | $238,500 -1.9% |
| 2022 | $3,636 +1.3% | $243,200 +9.5% |
| 2021 | $3,590 +1.4% | $222,100 -2.4% |
| 2020 | $3,541 +30.6% | $227,500 +30.4% |
| 2019 | $2,712 | $174,400 |
| 2018 | $2,712 -5.7% | $174,400 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,876 | $166,100 |
| 2016 | $2,876 +5.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,716 +1.4% | $156,300 |
| 2014 | $2,678 -1.1% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,708 -7.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,914 +10.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,638 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,490 -7.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,680 +8.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,460 +12.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,182 +26.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,722 -0.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,738 +9.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,588 +12.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,408 -11.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,590 +39.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,143 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Como
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Chelsea Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 2/10Como Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- Minnesota
- Ramsey County
- Saint Paul
- 55117
- Como
- 879 Iowa Ave W
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