1634 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

$800,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,550 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active
Current Price: $800,000 List Date: 4/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully maintained two-Story Craftsman Designed by Architect Thomas G. Holyoke who designed many historic homes along Summit Avenue and was an associate of Cass Gilbert – this property has been maintained at the highest level. Discover the timeless elegance of this meticulously crafted Merriam Park home steps to Summit Avenue with authentic period woodwork preserved throughout. This masterpiece seamlessly blends classic architectural details with carefully curated modern enhancements. Fully fenced yard with cedar privacy fence. An original woodwork has been maintained throughout – woodburning fireplace in living room and primary bedroom, have been lined and the chimney was rebuilt chimney. The kitchen has been remodeled to meet today s standards while in keeping with the home’s original character with butcher island and vented stove – there is a coffee bar area and a half bath. Year round this sundrenched four-season sunroom with original quarry tile flooring off dining room – dining room is good sized and has original built in buffet and vintage light fixture. An inviting upper-level includes four bedrooms one level and a summer sleeping porch offers a tranquil retreat. Complementing the home’s classic beauty are state-of-the-art mechanical systems to include three mini splits for central air cooling-on demand water heater and newer boiler whose btu’s have been dramatically increased – lead water lines to street has been replaced. Too many great features here: see supplement with work performed on the property. Garage and attic are insulated. This exceptional residence exemplifies craftsmanship and sophistication at every turn. Offers due 2:00 pm April 13th

Listing Details MLS# 7048574

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1901
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1150
Above Grd Total SqFt
2400
Below Grd Total SqFt
1150
Total SqFt
3550
Total Finished Sqft
2590.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1150
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
86x120
Acres
0.23
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Ductless Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Porch; Sauna; Security System; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Walk-Up Attic; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Chandelier; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Water Osmosis System Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Partially Finished Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Full; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks) Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer - In Street Special Search: 4 BR on One Level; Rehabbed; Renovated Stories: Two Water: City Water - In Street

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
800000
ListPrice
800000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1634
Street Name
Portland
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Thurston & Lambies, Addition

Assessments

Assessment Balance
216
Tax With Assessments
15928

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2400
Finished SqFt Below Ground
190

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
SPAAR
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
40
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
04
Township#
28

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
THURSTON AND LAMBIES ADDITION N 12O FT OF LOTS 1 AND LOT 2 BLK 3
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
121
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
6837
Property ID Number
042823140089
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
15711
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Beautifully maintained two-Story Craftsman Designed by Architect Thomas G. Holyoke who designed many historic homes along Summit Avenue and was an associate of Cass Gilbert – this property has been maintained at the highest level. Discover the timeless elegance of this meticulously crafted Merriam Park home steps to Summit Avenue with authentic period woodwork preserved throughout. This masterpiece seamlessly blends classic architectural details with carefully curated modern enhancements. Fully fenced yard with cedar privacy fence. An original woodwork has been maintained throughout – woodburning fireplace in living room and primary bedroom, have been lined and the chimney was rebuilt chimney. The kitchen has been remodeled to meet today s standards while in keeping with the home’s original character with butcher island and vented stove – there is a coffee bar area and a half bath. Year round this sundrenched four-season sunroom with original quarry tile flooring off dining room – dining room is good sized and has original built in buffet and vintage light fixture. An inviting upper-level includes four bedrooms one level and a summer sleeping porch offers a tranquil retreat. Complementing the home’s classic beauty are state-of-the-art mechanical systems to include three mini splits for central air cooling-on demand water heater and newer boiler whose btu’s have been dramatically increased – lead water lines to street has been replaced. Too many great features here: see supplement with work performed on the property. Garage and attic are insulated. This exceptional residence exemplifies craftsmanship and sophistication at every turn. Offers due 2:00 pm April 13th
Directions
Summit Avenue to Fry Street north to Portland Avenue – corner of Portland Ave + Fry St.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Security System
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Walk-Up Attic
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Chandelier
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Filtration System
Yes
Water Osmosis System
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Fencing

Full
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes
Screened
Yes
Side Porch
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer - In Street
Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level
Yes
Rehabbed
Yes
Renovated
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water - In Street
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 16x12 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x11 Level: Upper Foyer Dimensions: 12x9 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 13x14 Level: Main Screened Porch Dimensions: 13.5x10 Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x9 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Upper Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 18x14 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 20x12 Level: Upper Living Room Dimensions: 21x15 Level: Main Screened Porch Dimensions: 10x12 Level: Main

Documents

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026
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