8259 131st Street W, Saint Paul, MN 55124

$420,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,560 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed
Current Price: $420,000 List Date: 2/08/2025 Last Modified: 4/30/2026

Overview

Description

Come view and fall in love with this warm & inviting retreat nestled in the highly sought-after ISD 196 school district, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers a perfect blend of charm, elegance, and modern convenience. With thoughtful updates this home is move-in ready and waiting for its next owners. As you step into the inviting brick-accented foyer, you’ll be greeted by a vaulted upper level bathed in natural light. The open-concept living area showcases new Plyquet Acacia hardwood plank flooring (2019), a beautiful brick fireplace, and large windows that allow sunlight to pour in. Adjacent to the living space is a formal dining area, perfect for hosting gatherings. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, offering an abundance of counter space, a kitchen island, and skylights that brighten the space. The Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, ample cabinetry and storage, and a layout that flows effortlessly make this kitchen both stylish and functional. A sliding door leads to the private backyard, where you’ll enjoy a peaceful, sloped landscape that enhances privacy. With lush garden beds, mature landscaping. This backyard is the perfect retreat for relaxation. The main level features three spacious bedrooms, all with the same gorgeous flooring, creating a seamless and elegant feel throughout. The primary suite boasts a private en-suite bath with a tiled shower and, door separated, double sinks, making mornings a breeze. The second bedroom is extra-large, offering a versatile space that could be used as a guest room, playroom, or office. A third bedroom and a full main bathroom complete this level. The lower level is just as impressive, featuring a large family room that is currently divided into a workout area, movie-watching space, and gaming/computer nook. A second brick fireplace adds warmth and charm, while lookout windows provide ample natural light. The fourth bedroom is spacious and perfect for guests or a home office. A large laundry room with plenty of counter space and cabinetry adds extra convenience. Additional updates include a new roof and skylight (2021), new furnace and AC (2023), radon mitigation system (2021), new Ecofill blow-in attic insulation (2022), and a fully fenced backyard (2020) with both wood and metal fencing. A large storage shed provides extra space for tools and outdoor equipment. Situated in a prime Apple Valley neighborhood, you’ll enjoy easy access to parks, walking trails, shopping, dining, and entertainment. This home truly offers the perfect combination of privacy, modern updates, and an unbeatable location—a place you’ll love coming home to! Professional photos will be up Saturday.

Listing Details MLS# 6650909

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
1978
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1629
Above Grd Total SqFt
1629
Below Grd Total SqFt
931
Total SqFt
2560
Total Finished Sqft
2560.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1590
Garage Stalls
2
Acres
0.24
Assessment Pending
No
Lot Dimensions
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Skylight; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Living Room Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Road Frontage: City Street; Curbs; Paved Streets Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Bi-Level Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-03-08
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-04-28
Original List Price
425000
Sales Close Price
420000
ListPrice
425000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
8259
Street Name
131st
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
W
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Dakota
State
MN
Zip Code
55124
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Palomino Hills 6th Rep

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
4426
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1629
Finished SqFt Below Ground
931

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
528
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
20
Section#
16
Township#
115

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
PALOMINO HILLS 6TH REPLAT 20 2
Listing City
Apple Valley
Map Page
149
Municipality
Apple Valley
School District
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan
School District Phone
651-423-7700
Zip Plus 4
9707
Property ID Number
016330002200
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
4426
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Come view and fall in love with this warm & inviting retreat nestled in the highly sought-after ISD 196 school district, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers a perfect blend of charm, elegance, and modern convenience. With thoughtful updates this home is move-in ready and waiting for its next owners. As you step into the inviting brick-accented foyer, you’ll be greeted by a vaulted upper level bathed in natural light. The open-concept living area showcases new Plyquet Acacia hardwood plank flooring (2019), a beautiful brick fireplace, and large windows that allow sunlight to pour in. Adjacent to the living space is a formal dining area, perfect for hosting gatherings. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, offering an abundance of counter space, a kitchen island, and skylights that brighten the space. The Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, ample cabinetry and storage, and a layout that flows effortlessly make this kitchen both stylish and functional. A sliding door leads to the private backyard, where you’ll enjoy a peaceful, sloped landscape that enhances privacy. With lush garden beds, mature landscaping. This backyard is the perfect retreat for relaxation. The main level features three spacious bedrooms, all with the same gorgeous flooring, creating a seamless and elegant feel throughout. The primary suite boasts a private en-suite bath with a tiled shower and, door separated, double sinks, making mornings a breeze. The second bedroom is extra-large, offering a versatile space that could be used as a guest room, playroom, or office. A third bedroom and a full main bathroom complete this level. The lower level is just as impressive, featuring a large family room that is currently divided into a workout area, movie-watching space, and gaming/computer nook. A second brick fireplace adds warmth and charm, while lookout windows provide ample natural light. The fourth bedroom is spacious and perfect for guests or a home office. A large laundry room with plenty of counter space and cabinetry adds extra convenience. Additional updates include a new roof and skylight (2021), new furnace and AC (2023), radon mitigation system (2021), new Ecofill blow-in attic insulation (2022), and a fully fenced backyard (2020) with both wood and metal fencing. A large storage shed provides extra space for tools and outdoor equipment. Situated in a prime Apple Valley neighborhood, you’ll enjoy easy access to parks, walking trails, shopping, dining, and entertainment. This home truly offers the perfect combination of privacy, modern updates, and an unbeatable location—a place you’ll love coming home to! Professional photos will be up Saturday.
Directions
Palomino to 131st St south to home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area
Yes
Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks)
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Curbs
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

Bi-Level
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Family Room Dimensions: 22x15 Level: Lower Kitchen Dimensions: 19x13 Level: Upper First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x15 Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 14x12 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x10 Level: Upper Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 15x13 Level: Upper Dining Room Dimensions: 12x12 Level: Upper
Listing Office: RE/MAX Advantage Plus
IDX
Last Updated: April - 30 - 2026
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