5505 Cottage Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55110

New Listing
$435,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,210 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $435,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 5505 Cottage Ave, St. Paul, MN, an updated and spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home nestled on a private cul-de-sac with easy access through the back gate to endless acres of trails near Tamarack Nature Center. Surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping, this property offers a peaceful and picturesque setting. Inside, enjoy extensive updates throughout, including fresh paint and brand new carpet installed in March 2026. The fully renovated lower level adds exceptional living space and features a new fourth bedroom, perfect for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. Two bedrooms offer ensuite baths for added comfort and privacy. Cozy up by either of the two fireplaces, one gas and one wood burning. Step outside to a spacious backyard and expansive patio ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Additional highlights include a lawn sprinkler system, whole home humidifier, and Generac auxiliary generator. This move in ready home blends classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable private setting.

Listing Details MLS# 7060627

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
1971
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1280
Above Grd Total SqFt
1280
Below Grd Total SqFt
930
Total SqFt
2210
Total Finished Sqft
1889.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
980
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
100 x 120
Acres
0.27
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Security System; Skylight; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Crawl Space; Egress Windows Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Cedar Fencing: Chain Link; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Gas Burning; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Room; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Supra Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: One Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
435000
ListPrice
435000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
5505
Street Name
Cottage
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55110
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Snells Bald Eagle Lake, Lots

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
4596
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
38x26
Concrete Block
Yes
Crawl Space
Yes
Egress Windows
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1280
Finished SqFt Below Ground
609

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
644

Public Survey Info

Range#
22
Section#
10
Township#
30

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
SNELLS BALD EAGLE LAKE LOTS LOTS 9 & LOT 10 BLK 4
Map Page
80
Municipality
White Bear Twp
School District
White Bear Lake
School District Phone
651-407-7500
Zip Plus 4
6406
Property ID Number
103022120060
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
4596
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to 5505 Cottage Ave, St. Paul, MN, an updated and spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home nestled on a private cul-de-sac with easy access through the back gate to endless acres of trails near Tamarack Nature Center. Surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping, this property offers a peaceful and picturesque setting. Inside, enjoy extensive updates throughout, including fresh paint and brand new carpet installed in March 2026. The fully renovated lower level adds exceptional living space and features a new fourth bedroom, perfect for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. Two bedrooms offer ensuite baths for added comfort and privacy. Cozy up by either of the two fireplaces, one gas and one wood burning. Step outside to a spacious backyard and expansive patio ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Additional highlights include a lawn sprinkler system, whole home humidifier, and Generac auxiliary generator. This move in ready home blends classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable private setting.
Directions
Hwy 96 to White Bear Park Way N, Otter Lake Rd Left, Cty H2 Right, Cottage Ave Left to Home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Security System
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Bath Description

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

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Cedar
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Cable
Yes

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
In Basement
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Lock Box Type

Supra
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 8x13 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 11x18 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 25x12 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 10x11 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x8 Level: Lower Kitchen Dimensions: 10x11 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 12x18 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 16x15 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 9x19 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Lower
Listing Office: Fathom Realty MN, LLC
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Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026
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