Affordable 2 bedroom, 1 bath charmer in St. Paul with a spacious main floor and real upside — unfinished basement and attic offer room to add square footage and equity over time. Enjoy a generously sized deck off the kitchen, perfect for hosting. One car garage included. Centrally located near restaurants, grocery stores, and everyday conveniences.
Active
$175,000
971 Lawson Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
2beds
900sqft
Single Family
Built in 1921
5,009 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 33 days
- 447
- 41
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim Devane 651-361-0342,
Real Broker, LLC,
Alexa Rettke 612-402-6500
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7118998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 95.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.4x10.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 85.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5x7.4
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 331.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.7x12.9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 109.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.4x11.6
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 69.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.4x7.4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 196.77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5x17.11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 164.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.10x13.6
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,903
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (12.5x19.10)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,009 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 125
Details
- Foundation area: 707
- Parcel number: 282922240142
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Other
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forestdale Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,444
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000$194/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $175,000$194/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000$194/sqft |
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| 10/18/2022 | Sold | $175,000+6.1%$194/sqft |
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| 10/13/2022 | Pending sale | $165,000$183/sqft |
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| 8/28/2022 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$183/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Price change | $175,000-2.5%$194/sqft |
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| 8/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,500+79.5%$199/sqft |
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| 7/6/2022 | Sold | $100,000$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,372 +11.7% | $198,700 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $3,020 +2.3% | $186,500 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $2,952 +34.7% | $181,600 -8.9% |
| 2022 | $2,192 +14.9% | $199,300 +30.8% |
| 2021 | $1,908 +3.5% | $152,400 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $1,843 +54.7% | $140,000 +27.6% |
| 2019 | $1,191 | $109,700 |
| 2018 | $1,191 -6.5% | $109,700 +10.9% |
| 2017 | $1,274 | $98,900 |
| 2016 | $1,274 +15.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,106 +27.7% | $90,600 |
| 2014 | $866 -15.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,026 -5.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,090 -3.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,130 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,202 -7.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,300 +18% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,102 +19.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $924 +23.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $746 -10.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $830 +13.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $730 +7.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $680 -12.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $774 +41.8% | -- |
| 2000 | $546 | -- |
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