Charming bungalow in a fantastic location! Bright and inviting, this home combines classic character with modern updates throughout. The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious living room with an elegant fireplace, formal dining room, updated kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and an updated bathroom, including a generous primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet, plus a charming playroom or bonus space. Ideally situated near Mitchell Hamline School of Law, with easy access to parks, dining, and local amenities.
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$470,000
885 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
4beds
2,670sqft
Single Family
Built in 1924
5,967.72 Square Feet Lot
$470,200 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$3,329 Estimated rent
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$470,200
$433,000 - $513,000
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Listed by:
Josh Johnson 612-638-8037,
Pemberton RE
Bought with:
Taylor Doolittle
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7072595
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,670
- Total interior livable area: 2,670 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,545
- Finished area below ground: 552
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (15x10)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,967 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 150 x 40 x 150
Details
- Foundation area: 1104
- Parcel number: 022823240051
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
- Subdivision: Summit Park Add To, St Pa
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $470,000-1.1%$176/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7072595 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$178/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7072595 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+36.5%$178/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7072595 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2020 | Sold | $348,000-0.6%$130/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5617259 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2020 | Pending sale | $350,000$131/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #5617259 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $350,000+17.6%$131/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #5617259 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2017 | Sold | $297,500-4%$111/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4799483 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2017 | Pending sale | $309,900$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4799483 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2017 | Price change | $309,900-3.1%$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4799483 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2017 | Price change | $319,900-3%$120/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4799483 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $329,900+65%$124/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Burnet - Crocus Hill #4799483 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2010 | Sold | $200,000$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,090 -2.7% | $394,400 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $6,256 +22.2% | $365,900 -9.7% |
| 2023 | $5,118 +8.9% | $405,200 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $4,698 -2.3% | $330,000 +10.8% |
| 2021 | $4,808 -7.1% | $297,800 -5.3% |
| 2020 | $5,177 +29.4% | $314,500 +11.5% |
| 2019 | $4,000 | $282,100 |
| 2018 | $4,000 -4.9% | $282,100 +9.4% |
| 2017 | $4,204 | $257,800 |
| 2016 | $4,204 +18.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,550 +11.2% | $227,700 |
| 2014 | $3,192 -8.2% | -- |
| 2013 | $3,478 +2.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,402 +3.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,274 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,960 +0.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,956 +15.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,560 +16.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,204 +19.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,848 +4.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,768 +9.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,620 +20.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,342 -10.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,506 +25.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,196 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Summit-University
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Ramsey County
- Saint Paul
- 55104
- Summit-University
- 885 Portland Ave
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