1008 Grotto Street N, Saint Paul, MN 55103

New Listing
$350,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,558 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active
Current Price: $350,000 List Date: 4/10/2026 Last Modified: 4/10/2026

Overview

Description

This charming two-story home in the sought-after Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, offering 4 bedrooms on the upper level plus one on the main, 2 bathrooms, and 1,775 finished square feet of comfortable living space. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors, rich natural woodwork, and a classic built-in buffet that anchors the formal dining room. The inviting living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The updated kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom, while the main level offers a spacious family room that could flex to a fifth bedroom - great for multi-generational living. Recent interior paint in the kitchen and dining room enhances the home’s move-in-ready appeal. Situated on a tree-lined street, this home offers unbeatable access to some of Saint Paul’s most beloved amenities, including Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and Como Lake—both just a short walk away. Hard-to-find space, classic charm, and an unbeatable location—this is Saint Paul living at its best.

Open Houses

Listing Details MLS# 7051339

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1909
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
958
Above Grd Total SqFt
1600
Below Grd Total SqFt
958
Total SqFt
2558
Total Finished Sqft
1600.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
958
Lot Dimensions
119x50
Acres
0.13
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Quarter
0
Garage Stalls
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Ductless Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Porch; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 1/2 Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior: Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Main Level Fencing: Chain Link Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Hot Water Laundry: Lower Level; Washer Hookup Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Carport Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
350000
ListPrice
350000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1008
Street Name
Grotto
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
N
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55103
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Ware & Hospes Addition, To St

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
2934
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1600

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
26
Township#
29

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
WARE AND HOSPES ADDITION TO ST N 50 FT OF S 92 FT OF LOTS 20 21 AND LOT 22 BLK 5
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
108
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
1444
Property ID Number
262923140131
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
2934
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
This charming two-story home in the sought-after Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, offering 4 bedrooms on the upper level plus one on the main, 2 bathrooms, and 1,775 finished square feet of comfortable living space. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors, rich natural woodwork, and a classic built-in buffet that anchors the formal dining room. The inviting living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The updated kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom, while the main level offers a spacious family room that could flex to a fifth bedroom - great for multi-generational living. Recent interior paint in the kitchen and dining room enhances the home’s move-in-ready appeal. Situated on a tree-lined street, this home offers unbeatable access to some of Saint Paul’s most beloved amenities, including Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and Como Lake—both just a short walk away. Hard-to-find space, classic charm, and an unbeatable location—this is Saint Paul living at its best.
Directions
From Lexington Ave head east on Front Street to Grotto. Head north on Grotto. House is mid-block on the right.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Porch
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level 1/2 Bath
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Lower Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Parking Characteristics

Carport
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Front Porch
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
4 BR on One Level
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 14'5"x14'1" Level: Main Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 10'8"x15'3" Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 19'6"x10'7" Level: Upper Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 15'3"x9'11" Level: Upper Kitchen Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 14'11"x12'8" Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11'11"x11'1" Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 10'4x11'3" Level: Upper

Documents

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Last Updated: April - 10 - 2026
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