Location, Location, Location!
Just a few blocks from the Governor’s Mansion and all the charming shops, cafés, and restaurants along Grand Avenue, this home offers the best of Saint Paul living.
Lovingly owned by the same family since 2003, this well-maintained property is brimming with potential. While its finishes may be dated, its solid bones and timeless character make it the perfect canvas for your vision. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or a first-time renovator, you’ll appreciate the chance to add your own style while enjoying an unbeatable neighborhood.
Bring your creativity—and your tool belt—and turn this charming house into your dream home in one of the city’s most desirable locations!
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$316,500
969 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
3beds
1,369sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
5,967 Square Feet Lot
$322,700 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$2,317 Estimated rent
Home value
$322,700
$294,000 - $355,000
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Listed by:
Nikki Ritter 701-609-7835,
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Bought with:
Wardell Haywood
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6773021
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 117.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 10.9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 176.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 12.11
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 37 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 7.4
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 101.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.5
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 431.97 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 23.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 198.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 16.4
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 184.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.9 x 11.6
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,369
- Total interior livable area: 1,369 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 961
- Finished area below ground: 408
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 5,967 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 150
Details
- Foundation area: 961
- Parcel number: 022823240089
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- 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: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $329,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,048
- Date on market: 8/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $316,500-0.8%$231/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773021 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Pending sale | $319,000$233/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773021 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $319,000+112.7%$233/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773021 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2003 | Sold | $150,000$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,048 -0.4% | $329,300 +5% |
| 2024 | $5,070 +3.8% | $313,700 -5.6% |
| 2023 | $4,884 +10% | $332,200 +5.2% |
| 2022 | $4,438 +6.6% | $315,900 +11.7% |
| 2021 | $4,162 -9% | $282,700 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $4,575 +18.5% | $275,700 +14.5% |
| 2019 | $3,861 | $240,800 |
| 2018 | $3,861 -2.1% | $240,800 -3.6% |
| 2017 | $3,944 | $249,900 |
| 2016 | $3,944 +13.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,486 +22.5% | $224,200 |
| 2014 | $2,846 -1.9% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,902 +8.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,674 +1.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,630 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,152 -8.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,350 +4.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,240 +16.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,924 +19.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,606 -4.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,676 +9.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,528 +14.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,332 -12.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,526 +25.7% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,214 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Summit-University
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- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Ramsey County
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- Summit-University
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