853 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 (MLS# 6652063)

Overview

Description

Conveniently located just one block off Grand Ave, a destination for some of St. Paul’s best restaurants and shops, this historic 1902 brick home blends quiet living with walkability. Original woodwork, built-ins, and a grand staircase showcase timeless Arts & Crafts charm. The main floor features a formal living room with a covered porch, a large dining room, and an updated chef’s kitchen with double ovens and a striking range hood. Upstairs, find five bedrooms, an updated bath with double sinks, a walk-in shower and clawfoot tub, and stunning original stained glass windows at the staircase. The private third-floor suite—complete with a kitchen, living area, and bedroom—is perfect for guests or multi-generational living. The unfinished lower level offers 800+ sq ft of potential to finish and add equity to your home. Enjoy entertaining in your fenced backyard with a covered patio. This home offers the experience of historic elegance blended with a modern and vibrant city lifestyle.

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: 1902
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 3
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1608
Above Grd Total SqFt: 4348
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1608
Total SqFt: 5956
Total Finished Sqft: 4348.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1608
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 50x150
Acres: 0.17
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Balcony; Hardwood Floors Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Brick; Stone Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone Financing Terms: Cash Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Radiator Lock Box Type: Supra Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2025-02-10
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2025-04-07
Original List Price: 850000
Sales Close Price: 840000
ListPrice: 850000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 853
Street Name: Lincoln
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55105

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 12022
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4348

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 02
Township#: 28

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: SUMMIT PARK ADDITION TO ST PA E 1O FT OF LOT 15 AND ALL OF LOT 16 BLK 17
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 121
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 3350
Property ID Number: 022823420168
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Amount: 12022
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Conveniently located just one block off Grand Ave, a destination for some of St. Paul’s best restaurants and shops, this historic 1902 brick home blends quiet living with walkability. Original woodwork, built-ins, and a grand staircase showcase timeless Arts & Crafts charm. The main floor features a formal living room with a covered porch, a large dining room, and an updated chef’s kitchen with double ovens and a striking range hood. Upstairs, find five bedrooms, an updated bath with double sinks, a walk-in shower and clawfoot tub, and stunning original stained glass windows at the staircase. The private third-floor suite—complete with a kitchen, living area, and bedroom—is perfect for guests or multi-generational living. The unfinished lower level offers 800+ sq ft of potential to finish and add equity to your home. Enjoy entertaining in your fenced backyard with a covered patio. This home offers the experience of historic elegance blended with a modern and vibrant city lifestyle.
Directions: Grand Avenue to Victoria, South 1 block to Lincoln, East to House.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Stone: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes

Financing Terms

Cash: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Radiator: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lock Box Type

Supra: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Living Room Dimensions: 27x14 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 18x16 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 25x14 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 16x12 Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 15x13 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 14x12 Level: Upper Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x11 Level: Upper Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Upper Den Dimensions: 14x11 Level: Main Foyer Dimensions: 16x10 Level: Main Mud Room Dimensions: 11x9 Level: Main Porch Dimensions: 22x9 Level: Main