16 Evergreen Road, Saint Paul, MN 55127

$2,510,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 11,922 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 126,760 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,510,000 List Date: 7/24/2024 Last Modified: 8/08/2025

Overview

Description

Nestled within the oaks of Evergreen Road, this sprawling two story sits at the original site where James J Hill’s estate once stood on the shores of Pleasant Lake. This 3 acre lot and lakeshore home sits on a premier street within the community and epitomizes opulent living amidst a rich tapestry of history. The property offers spacious interiors adorned with high-end finishes and state-of-the-art amenities. Expansive windows provide breathtaking views of its surroundings, echoing the natural beauty that once captivated Hill himself. The estate features multiple bedrooms and baths, a gourmet kitchen, and a great room with vaulted ceiling and wood beams – perfect for entertaining. The master suite is a sanctuary of comfort, complete with a spa-like bathroom and built-in closet cabinetry. Additional highlights include a private office, a wine cellar, and a home theater. Outside, the lush, private grounds include an in-ground swimming pool and hot tub overlooking the lake. Also included is an indoor automotive turn table to show off your prized collection. This residence is a rare find that harmonizes historical significance with modern luxury living, offering an unparalleled lifestyle in one of Minnesota’s most prestigious communities.

Listing Details MLS# 6497082

General Property Information

Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #
651-233-1307
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Mgmt Co. Name
RowCal
Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
8
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
297
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1963
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
3
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
3
Main Floor Total SqFt
3780
Above Grd Total SqFt
6929
Below Grd Total SqFt
4993
Total SqFt
11922
Total Finished Sqft
11802.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Pleasant
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
3780
Association Fee
167
Garage Stalls
9
Lot Dimensions
248x448
Acres
2.91
Assessment Pending
Unknown
Bath Quarter
0

Property Features

Accessible: No Stairs Internal Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Shared: Beach; Dock; Tennis Courts; Trail(s) Amenities Unit: Balcony; Deck; Exercise Room; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Association Fee Includes: Beach Access; Dock; Professional Mgmt; Recreation Facility; Shared Amenities Basement: Egress Windows; Full Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 1/2 Basement; 3/4 Basement; Two Basement Baths; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level Financing Terms: Cash Fireplace Characteristics: Amusement Room; Brick; Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Stone; Wood Burning Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Multiple Garages; Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Pool Description: Below Ground; Heated Road Frontage: Paved Streets; Private Road Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Pitched Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Private Sewer Shared Rooms: Club House; Play Area Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; 4 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary Stories: Two Water: Well

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-04-11
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-06-06
Original List Price
3495000
Sales Close Price
2510000
ListPrice
2995000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
16
Street Name
Evergreen
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55127
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
North Oaks

Assessments

Assessment Balance
255
Tax With Assessments
41684

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
6929
Finished SqFt Below Ground
4873

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
607
Lake Depth
58

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
SPAAR
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
1445
Finished Garage
Yes
Multiple Garages
Yes
Floor Drain
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
22
Section#
18
Township#
30

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
Yes
Legal Description
REGISTERED LAND SURVEY 152 SUBJ TO AND WITH PVT RD ESMTS TRACT G
Listing City
North Oaks
Map Page
80
Municipality
North Oaks
School District
Mounds View
School District Phone
651-621-6001
DNR Lake ID#
62004600
DNR Lake Classification
Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4
2004
Property ID Number
183022230009
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
41429
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Nestled within the oaks of Evergreen Road, this sprawling two story sits at the original site where James J Hill’s estate once stood on the shores of Pleasant Lake. This 3 acre lot and lakeshore home sits on a premier street within the community and epitomizes opulent living amidst a rich tapestry of history. The property offers spacious interiors adorned with high-end finishes and state-of-the-art amenities. Expansive windows provide breathtaking views of its surroundings, echoing the natural beauty that once captivated Hill himself. The estate features multiple bedrooms and baths, a gourmet kitchen, and a great room with vaulted ceiling and wood beams – perfect for entertaining. The master suite is a sanctuary of comfort, complete with a spa-like bathroom and built-in closet cabinetry. Additional highlights include a private office, a wine cellar, and a home theater. Outside, the lush, private grounds include an in-ground swimming pool and hot tub overlooking the lake. Also included is an indoor automotive turn table to show off your prized collection. This residence is a rare find that harmonizes historical significance with modern luxury living, offering an unparalleled lifestyle in one of Minnesota’s most prestigious communities.
Directions
From Pleasant Lake Road, go east on East Pleasant Lake Road, then turn left on Evergreen Road, to home on right.

Accessible

No Stairs Internal
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Shared

Beach
Yes
Dock
Yes
Tennis Courts
Yes
Trail(s)
Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony
Yes
Deck
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Central Vacuum
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Beach Access
Yes
Dock
Yes
Professional Mgmt
Yes
Recreation Facility
Yes
Shared Amenities
Yes

Basement

Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
1/2 Basement
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Two Basement Baths
Yes
Jetted Tub
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area
Yes
Breakfast Bar
Yes
Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More
Yes
2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Entertainment/Media Center
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Financing Terms

Cash
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Amusement Room
Yes
Brick
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Stone
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes
Lake View
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Pool Description

Below Ground
Yes
Heated
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

Architecture Committee
Yes
Mandatory Owners Assoc
Yes
Right of first Refusal
Yes

Road Frontage

Paved Streets
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Association Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes
Pitched
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Shared Rooms

Club House
Yes
Play Area
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
4 BR on One Level
Yes
All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Room Information

Family Room Dimensions: 18x19 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 20x30 Level: Lower Kitchen Dimensions: 15x30 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 19x27 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 14x17 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 15x17 Level: Upper Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x17 Level: Upper First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 18x24 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x24 Level: Upper Billiard Room Dimensions: 20x30 Level: Lower Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 18x22 Level: Upper Library Dimensions: 11x17 Level: Main
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
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Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025
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