688 Birch Lane S, Saint Paul, MN 55126

New Listing
$375,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,576 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $375,000 List Date: 4/05/2026 Last Modified: 4/05/2026

Overview

Description

FABULOUS LOCATION - STEPS FROM TURTLE LAKE - MV SCHOOLS - SUPERB NEIGHBORHOOD! Absolutely meticulous brick and stucco rambler that has been thoughtfully updated while retaining its original charm and character - plus a fantastic vintage vibe - and it's bigger than it looks! The bright and airy living room showcases brand new carpet, fresh paint and west facing windows for abundance of natural light. The classic, sun filled eat-in kitchen anchors the home and features brand new flooring, gas stove & dishwasher and updated LED color lighting. You'll love the main floor family room with flawless paneling and brick gas fireplace, walkout to the side patio/yard, and east/west windows that bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Three generous sized bedrooms and a vintage full bath in excellent condition complete the main floor. HUGE OPPORTUNITY in the expansive lower level with potential for a future family room and 2 additional bedrooms - a partial framing and a 3/4 bath is already place. Build equity and increase your living space by 800+square feet... it's ready for your future plans! Another awesome feature is the large front parking pad on Birch Street AND a rear 2 car garage in the in the no outlet alley. The oversized garage offers a brand new insulated garage door and opener, 12ft ceilings, and a concrete driveway. Entertain outdoors on the side patio with built-in natural gas grill and you'll love the fenced yard for the kids and pets to play! Perfect 10+ location - walking distance to popular recreational Turtle Lake, the park offers a playground, beach and boat landing, Chippewa Middle School, and just minutes to Hwy 96/Hodgson shops & Kowalski's grocery. BRAND NEW carpet and flooring, fresh paint throughout, new front door, and dishwasher 2026, updated light fixtures. Central vacuum, Hunter Douglas custom blinds, gutter helmet on gutters, one exterior spigot connected to well to service the lawn and gardens. A solid home, custom built - first time on the market.

Listing Details MLS# 7047896

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1976
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1288
Above Grd Total SqFt
1288
Below Grd Total SqFt
1288
Total SqFt
2576
Total Finished Sqft
1288.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1288
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
40x150
Acres
0.13
Assessment Pending
Unknown
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Patio; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Main Level Fencing: Chain Link; Full Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Family Room; Gas Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom Stories: One Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
375000
ListPrice
375000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
688
Street Name
Birch
Street Suffix
Lane
Street Direction Suffix
S
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55126
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
C L Dohms Villas, , Turtle La

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
4534
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1288

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
528
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
11
Township#
30

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
C L DOHMS VILLAS TURTLE LA LOT 17
Listing City
Shoreview
Map Page
80
Municipality
Shoreview
School District
Mounds View
School District Phone
651-621-6001
Zip Plus 4
3515
Property ID Number
113023440038
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
4534
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
FABULOUS LOCATION - STEPS FROM TURTLE LAKE - MV SCHOOLS - SUPERB NEIGHBORHOOD! Absolutely meticulous brick and stucco rambler that has been thoughtfully updated while retaining its original charm and character - plus a fantastic vintage vibe - and it's bigger than it looks! The bright and airy living room showcases brand new carpet, fresh paint and west facing windows for abundance of natural light. The classic, sun filled eat-in kitchen anchors the home and features brand new flooring, gas stove & dishwasher and updated LED color lighting. You'll love the main floor family room with flawless paneling and brick gas fireplace, walkout to the side patio/yard, and east/west windows that bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Three generous sized bedrooms and a vintage full bath in excellent condition complete the main floor. HUGE OPPORTUNITY in the expansive lower level with potential for a future family room and 2 additional bedrooms - a partial framing and a 3/4 bath is already place. Build equity and increase your living space by 800+square feet... it's ready for your future plans! Another awesome feature is the large front parking pad on Birch Street AND a rear 2 car garage in the in the no outlet alley. The oversized garage offers a brand new insulated garage door and opener, 12ft ceilings, and a concrete driveway. Entertain outdoors on the side patio with built-in natural gas grill and you'll love the fenced yard for the kids and pets to play! Perfect 10+ location - walking distance to popular recreational Turtle Lake, the park offers a playground, beach and boat landing, Chippewa Middle School, and just minutes to Hwy 96/Hodgson shops & Kowalski's grocery. BRAND NEW carpet and flooring, fresh paint throughout, new front door, and dishwasher 2026, updated light fixtures. Central vacuum, Hunter Douglas custom blinds, gutter helmet on gutters, one exterior spigot connected to well to service the lawn and gardens. A solid home, custom built - first time on the market.
Directions
Rice/Hodgson to Birch St, west to home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Patio
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Main Level
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes
Full
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

In Basement
Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Family Room Dimensions: 15x12 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x10 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 16x9 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 24x11 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 10x10 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 9x8 Level: Main
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Last Updated: April - 05 - 2026
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