2044 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Overview

Description

Live just steps from Summit Avenue in one of Saint Paul’s most walkable and charming neighborhoods. This affordable bungalow offers the rare combination of character, functionality, and location that renters are constantly searching for. Inside, you’ll find beautiful refinished hardwood floors, original architectural charm, and spacious living and dining areas that create a comfortable, easy-flowing layout. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with great natural light throughout the home. Enjoy multiple spaces to relax, including the inviting front porch, private backyard, and deck area perfect for summer evenings. Additional perks include in-home laundry, abundant basement storage, a one-car garage stall, plus an extra off-street parking space. Located just blocks from St. Thomas, Grand Avenue shopping and dining, coffee shops, parks, and public transit, this home delivers convenience and neighborhood charm at an approachable price po ... (Read more)

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multi-Unit Development: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
Other Parking Spaces: Yes
Waterfront Present: No
Year Built: 1917
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1024
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1024
Total SqFt: 1024
Total Finished Sqft: 1024.00
FireplaceYN: No
Style: (SF) Single Family
Garage Stalls: Yes
Lot Dimensions: 40x150
Acres: 0.13
Foundation Size: 1024
# Carport Spaces: 0
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Below Grd Total SqFt: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Main Level Foundation: Permanent Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Radiator Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Combo Owner Pays: Sewer; Trash Collection; Water Rental License Type: Standard Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: One Tenant Pays: Cable TV; Electricity; Gas; Heat Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

ListPrice: 2000
Contingency: None
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2044
Street Name: Portland
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Merriam Park Third Addition, To

Building Information

Application Fee: 78
Available Date: 2026-07-20
Background Check Req: Yes
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1024
Furnished: Unfurnished
Other Deposits Fees: Pets negotiable
Pre Paid Rent: No
Security Deposit: 2000
Smoking Permitted: No

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable
Min Lease Months: 12 Months
Original Monthly Rent: 2000

More Information

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 04
Township#: 28

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: MERRIAM PARK THIRD ADDITION TO LOT 3 BLK 13
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 121
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 5769
Property ID Number: 042823230103
In Foreclosure?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Live just steps from Summit Avenue in one of Saint Paul’s most walkable and charming neighborhoods. This affordable bungalow offers the rare combination of character, functionality, and location that renters are constantly searching for. Inside, you’ll find beautiful refinished hardwood floors, original architectural charm, and spacious living and dining areas that create a comfortable, easy-flowing layout. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with great natural light throughout the home. Enjoy multiple spaces to relax, including the inviting front porch, private backyard, and deck area perfect for summer evenings. Additional perks include in-home laundry, abundant basement storage, a one-car garage stall, plus an extra off-street parking space. Located just blocks from St. Thomas, Grand Avenue shopping and dining, coffee shops, parks, and public transit, this home delivers convenience and neighborhood charm at an approachable price point. Rentals in locations like this don’t last long.
Directions: Summit Ave to North on Cleveland to East on Portland Ave. House is on South Side

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Main Level: Yes

Foundation

Permanent: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Radiator: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Owner Pays

Sewer: Yes
Trash Collection: Yes
Water: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes

Rental License Type

Standard: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Tenant Pays

Cable TV: Yes
Electricity: Yes
Gas: Yes
Heat: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	13x11	Main
(1st) Bedroom	13x10	Main
Kitchen	11x13	Main
Living Room	13x17	Main
Porch	10x16	Main
(2nd) Bedroom	11x11	Main