Beautiful 4-Bedroom Home on Historic Portland Avenue.
Discover timeless charm in this spacious 4-bedroom, 1-bath home located on one of St. Paul's most historic and picturesque blocks. Offering over 2,800 square feet of living space, this residence features beautiful hardwood floors, stunning woodwork, and architectural details that capture the character of a bygone era. A 2-car garage adds convenience to this exceptional home. Priced to allow for your personal updates, it's the perfect opportunity to create your dream home in a truly special neighborhood.
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$553,000
961 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
4beds
2,621sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
5,967 Square Feet Lot
$566,800 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$2,906 Estimated rent
Home value
$566,800
$510,000 - $629,000
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Listed by:
James Hawthorne 612-801-3729,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Lisa Ann Hawthorne 612-940-4879
Bought with:
Linda P Sharkey
Century 21 Atwood
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6771299
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 183 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15'3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x16'8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 213.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13'6x15'10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 95.33 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8'8x11
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 75.71 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'6x6'7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 222.26 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15'5x14'5
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 341.67 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13'8x25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 181.95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16'5x11'1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 173.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'6x15'1
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 1291.78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29'1x44'5
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,621
- Total interior livable area: 2,621 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,621
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: More Than 2 Stories
Lot
- Size: 5,967 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 150
Details
- Foundation area: 1348
- Parcel number: 022823240091
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Summit Park Add To, St Pa
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $592,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,598
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Sold | $553,000$211/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Sold | $553,000-2.1%$211/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6771299 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $565,000$216/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $565,000$216/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6771299 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,598 +14.4% | $592,300 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $8,388 +1.3% | $557,100 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $8,282 +10% | $537,700 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $7,526 +3.7% | $524,300 +12.6% |
| 2021 | $7,256 -9% | $465,600 0% |
| 2020 | $7,973 +3.9% | $465,700 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $7,671 | $446,300 |
| 2018 | $7,671 -1.1% | $446,300 -5% |
| 2017 | $7,754 | $469,800 |
| 2016 | $7,754 +11.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $6,928 -13.6% | $401,700 |
| 2014 | $8,020 -13.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $9,254 +3.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $8,976 +7.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $8,380 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $7,336 +18.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $6,186 +14.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $5,394 +14.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $4,726 +19.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,942 +3.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,820 +18.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,218 +20.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,668 -24.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,544 +12.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,149 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Summit-University
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- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Ramsey County
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