1981 W James Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

New Listing
$444,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,504 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $444,900 List Date: 4/14/2026 Last Modified: 4/14/2026

Overview

Description

This charming 1.5-story home is ideally located just one block from St. Kates University in the highly sought-after Mac-Groveland neighborhood, known for its tree-lined streets, walkability, and proximity to local shops and dining. Originally built in 1946, this home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. The standout feature is the impressive vaulted great room addition, offering an expansive, light-filled living space with a four-season sunroom feel, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features hardwood floors, white trim, and abundant natural light, along with two spacious bedrooms. Upstairs, the private primary bedroom includes a versatile loft area. The finished lower level provides a third living area, an additional bedroom with egress window, 3/4 bath and ample storage space. With three separate living areas, this home offers excellent flexibility for today’s lifestyle, including work-from-home options. Outside, enjoy a flat fenced in yard, patio for outdoor gatherings, and a one stall garage. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled home with modern functionality in one of Saint Paul’s most desirable neighborhoods.

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Listing Details MLS# 7003956

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1946
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1112
Above Grd Total SqFt
1392
Below Grd Total SqFt
1112
Total SqFt
2504
Total Finished Sqft
1956.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1112
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
40x127
Acres
0.11
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Other Parking Spaces
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Patio Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Great Room Fencing: Chain Link; Full Fireplace Characteristics: Electric; Free Standing Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Room Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets; Sidewalks Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: One and One Half Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
444900
ListPrice
444900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1981
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
James
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55105
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Hankees Cleveland View

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
7704
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1392
Finished SqFt Below Ground
564

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
MAAR
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
16x21
Garage Door Height
8
Garage Door Width
7
Garage Square Feet
336

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
09
Township#
28

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
HANKEES CLEVELAND VIEW LOT 20 BLK 5
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
121
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
1719
Property ID Number
092823230077
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
7704
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
This charming 1.5-story home is ideally located just one block from St. Kates University in the highly sought-after Mac-Groveland neighborhood, known for its tree-lined streets, walkability, and proximity to local shops and dining. Originally built in 1946, this home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. The standout feature is the impressive vaulted great room addition, offering an expansive, light-filled living space with a four-season sunroom feel, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features hardwood floors, white trim, and abundant natural light, along with two spacious bedrooms. Upstairs, the private primary bedroom includes a versatile loft area. The finished lower level provides a third living area, an additional bedroom with egress window, 3/4 bath and ample storage space. With three separate living areas, this home offers excellent flexibility for today’s lifestyle, including work-from-home options. Outside, enjoy a flat fenced in yard, patio for outdoor gatherings, and a one stall garage. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled home with modern functionality in one of Saint Paul’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Directions
Cleveland to James (East) to home on the left.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Patio
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Great Room
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes
Full
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Electric
Yes
Free Standing
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

In Basement
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Curbs
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 12x9 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 22x11 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x12 Level: Lower Kitchen Dimensions: 10x9 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 18x12 Level: Main Patio Dimensions: 15x12 Level: Main Recreation Room Dimensions: 12x16 Level: Lower Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x9 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 16x10 Level: Upper
Listing Office: Keller Williams Classic Rlty NW
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Last Updated: April - 14 - 2026
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