Welcome to this wonderfully charming home! This turn of the century house has 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a beautiful staircase to the upper level. The house features hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, a clawfoot tub, and a front porch to enjoy the seasons. The backyard is fully fenced in with a privacy fence and access to the one car garage. Located just a few blocks from the light rail with easy access to 94. This home has convenience and character and you will love living here! Boiler and water heater replaced, electrical panel updated, new kitchen appliances and radon system added within past 6 years.
Active
$210,000
996 Charles Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
2beds
960sqft
Single Family
Built in 1909
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$210,500 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood flooringTwo bathroomsNatural woodworkClawfoot tub
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Mueller 612-209-8125,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7086303
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,585
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 0
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: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36 x 125
Details
- Foundation area: 563
- Parcel number: 352923230056
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Sub Of, Lots
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Paul
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,684
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
Estimated market value
$210,500
$200,000 - $221,000
$1,684/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000-2.3%$219/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $215,000$224/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+17.8%$224/sqft |
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| 10/25/2021 | Sold | $182,500-1.4%$190/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6072808 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2021 | Pending sale | $185,000$193/sqft |
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| 9/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $185,000$193/sqft |
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| 8/20/2021 | Pending sale | $185,000$193/sqft |
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| 7/30/2021 | Listed for sale | $185,000+19%$193/sqft |
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| 2/18/2005 | Sold | $155,500+51.1%$162/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2004 | Sold | $102,900+28.8%$107/sqft |
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| 2/14/2001 | Sold | $79,900$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,942 +9.6% | $199,300 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,684 +6.8% | $193,700 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $2,514 +4.4% | $185,500 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $2,408 +13.3% | $172,900 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $2,126 -0.1% | $165,000 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $2,127 +78.3% | $153,200 +23.9% |
| 2019 | $1,193 | $123,600 |
| 2018 | $1,193 -6.5% | $123,600 +24.8% |
| 2017 | $1,276 | $99,000 |
| 2016 | $1,276 +6.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,194 -3.6% | $85,900 |
| 2014 | $1,238 +5.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,174 -13.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,356 +2.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,324 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,416 +3.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,368 +16.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,170 +25.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $932 +17.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $792 +0.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $790 +21.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $652 +7.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $608 -27.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $834 +76.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $474 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Thomas Dale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Maxfield Magnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Hidden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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