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1597 James Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55105

Name: Open House: 11am-1pm
Start: 2025-06-15T11:00:00
End: 2025-06-15T13:00:00
Location: 1597 James Avenue

4 beds
2 baths
1,962 sqft
5,096 sqft lot
$280 per sqft
1920 build
– on site

If you are looking for a fully-updated home, walkable to Mattocks Park in St. Paul, look no further! This home has been completely remodeled including electrical, plumbing, windows, kitchen, and bathroom all done since 2020! Main level boasts a bright open floor plan with 10 foot ceilings. Kitchen is a chef's dream with professional range and hood, quartz countertops and ample storage. Full main level bath is gorgeously tiled and includes a towel warmer! Two bedrooms round out the main level with the owners bedroom on the private upper level. Plumbing has even been run to the upper level to enable new owners to put in a primary suite bathroom if they choose! Lower level is finished with a spacious family room, additional bedroom and large three quarter bath with laundry. The fully fenced backyard is an urban retreat, with brand new sauna and stock tank pool. A pergola with hopps vines adorn the expansive maintenance free Trex deck. This is the epitome of vintage charm, with all the system updates done for you!

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Elizabeth Gust / eXp Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 14, 2025 •

MLS# 6690432 —

The Building

Year Built:

1920
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

105
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Block
Accessibility Features:

None
Levels:

One and One Half
Main Level Finished Area:

987.0000
Basement:

Finished, Full
Basement:

true
Foundation Area:

987
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

2486
Above Grade Finished Area:

1310
Below Grade Finished Area:

652

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Informal Dining Room
Fireplace:

false
Amenities:

Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Ethernet Wired,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors,Sauna,Skylight

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1962

Location

Directions:

94 to 35E S to Randolph Ave. Right on Randolph, Right on Snelling, Left on W James to Home on Right.
Latitude:

44.928157
Longitude:

-93.167934

The Property

Parcel Number:

092823140115
Zoning Description:

Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Lot Features:

Some Trees
Lot Size Area:

0.12
Lot Size Dimensions:

40 x 129
Lot Size SqFt:

5096.52
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road
Fencing:

Full, Privacy, Wood
Water Source:

City Water/Connected
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

6167
Tax With Assessments:

6764.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bath Description:

3/4 Basement,Main Floor Full Bath
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Boiler, Hot Water
Cooling:

Ductless Mini-Split

Utilities

Electric:

100 Amp Service
Sewer:

City Sewer/Connected

Appliances

Appliances:

Chandelier, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Schools

High School District:

St. Paul

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Elmwood
Pool Features:

Above Ground
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

Yes

Parking

Parking Features:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage SqFt:

600

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$550,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,945
Taxes	$513
Insurance	$151
Utilities	$224 See report
Total	$3,833/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/27/25 May 27, 2025	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$550,000
5/26/25 May 26, 2025	Coming Soon	NORTHSTAR	$550,000

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This house located in Macalester - Groveland, Saint Paul, MN 55105 is currently for sale for $550,000. 1597 James Avenue is a 1,962 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 22 days. 1597 James Avenue is in the Macalester - Groveland neighborhood of Saint Paul and has a WalkScore® of 78, making it very walkable.

Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and eXp Realty.

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