Welcome to this cheerful home, highlighted by a charming screened-in front porch-perfect for relaxing on warm summer evenings. Inside, hardwood floors add warmth to the living room. The kitchen is open to the dining room and the sunroom making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A washer and dryer, as well as a partially finished lower level add to the home's appeal. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, a 2 car garage along with a concrete parking pad in the rear, providing tons of convenient off-street parking. This inviting home blends comfort, functionality, and character in a great package.
Pending
$239,000
987 Lawson Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
3beds
1,066sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,562/mo
Single Family
Built in 1928
4,965 Square Feet Lot
$244,000 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced backyardHardwood floorsCharming screened-in front porchWasher and dryer
- 37 days |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Taylor Jeffries 201-681-4824,
RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7100308
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 115 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5x10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 126.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 149.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11.5
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 71.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x6.5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,792
- Total interior livable area: 1,066 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,066
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 4,965 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 125
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 726
- Parcel number: 282922240146
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- 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: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,540
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Estimated market value
$244,000
$232,000 - $256,000
$1,874/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Pending sale | $239,000$224/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000+199.1%$224/sqft |
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| 8/17/2012 | Listing removed | $79,900$75/sqft |
Source: Minnesota Home Venture, Inc. #4148502 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2012 | Price change | $79,900-11.1%$75/sqft |
Source: Minnesota Home Venture, Inc. #4148502 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2012 | Price change | $89,900-34.9%$84/sqft |
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| 5/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $138,000+15%$129/sqft |
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| 9/3/2002 | Sold | $120,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,540 +11.5% | $201,400 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $3,176 -8.4% | $196,900 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $3,468 +21.2% | $192,000 -7.9% |
| 2022 | $2,862 +15.9% | $208,500 +29.4% |
| 2021 | $2,470 +9.8% | $161,100 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $2,249 +39.7% | $141,900 +25.1% |
| 2019 | $1,610 | $113,400 |
| 2018 | $1,610 -11.3% | $113,400 +15% |
| 2017 | $1,814 | $98,600 |
| 2016 | $1,814 +4.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,740 +5.2% | $85,500 |
| 2014 | $1,654 +23.2% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,342 -1.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,358 -3.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,402 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,388 -10% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,542 +16.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,324 +17% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,132 +14.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $988 +15.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $854 +13.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $750 +7.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $696 -12.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $794 +40.6% | -- |
| 2000 | $565 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Payne Phalen
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Frost Lake Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Battle Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 2/10Johnson Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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