Step into this beautifully updated gem at 896 Jessamine Ave E in the heart of St. Paul’s vibrant Payne-Phalen neighborhood. This charming 1951-built single-family home offers a perfect blend of classic character and modern comfort. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, the home spans approximately 1,506 sq ft and includes a convenient 1-car garage.
Inside, gleaming refinished hardwood floors flow throughout, complemented by an updated kitchen that’s ready for your culinary adventures. Both upper and lower levels are finished, offering flexible living space for family, guests, or a home office. Outside, a fenced-in yard provides privacy and a safe haven for outdoor enjoyment.
Priced at $239,900, this home is a rare find in today’s competitive market. With its timeless appeal, thoughtful updates, and prime location, it’s ready to welcome its next owner—could that be you?
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$253,500
896 Jessamine Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
4beds
2,112sqft
Single Family
Built in 1951
4,878 Square Feet Lot
$258,300 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$2,202 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,300
$235,000 - $284,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael B. Murphy 651-216-7870,
Epique Realty,
Sharon G. Murphy 651-399-7124
Bought with:
Dustin Dodge
Ferndale Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7023203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,112
- Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,206
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 4,878 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 122 x 40
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 906
- Parcel number: 282922220072
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Eastville Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,224
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $253,500+5.7%$120/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7023203 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Pending sale | $239,900$114/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7023203 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900$114/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7023203 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,224 +15.4% | $228,600 +9% |
| 2024 | $2,794 -17.3% | $209,800 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $3,378 +29.7% | $192,200 -12% |
| 2022 | $2,604 +14.9% | $218,300 +25.7% |
| 2021 | $2,266 +7.3% | $173,700 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $2,111 +39.8% | $158,800 +20.4% |
| 2019 | $1,510 | $131,900 |
| 2018 | $1,510 -11.9% | $131,900 +12.8% |
| 2017 | $1,714 | $116,900 |
| 2016 | $1,714 +36.7% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,254 -11.7% | $98,800 |
| 2014 | $1,420 -7.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,532 +5.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,448 -10.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,616 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,576 -12% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,790 +20.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,484 +27.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,160 +22.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $950 -0.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $958 +20.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $796 +11.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $714 -14% | -- |
| 2001 | $830 +17.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $707 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Payne Phalen
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- 4/10Frost Lake Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Ramsey County
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- 55106
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- 896 Jessamine Ave E
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