Sold / Closed
$385,000

Sold price · Closed Sep 3, 2026

$172/sqft

Spandes 2nd Add

1266 Smith Avenue S, West Saint Paul, MN, 55118
3  Bedrooms2  Bathrooms2,174  Square Feet0.41  Acres
Days on market1
Year built1952
Garage spaces1
TypeResidential
Est. $8,250buyer credit when you buy with SODL

About this home

This charming mid-century rambler, with Mud Lake Park just outside its backyard gate, has been cared for by only two owners, who have lovingly maintained it and made improvements to the house and incredible double lot throughout its lifetime. Greet guests with an immediate view of the landscaped backyard from the front entryway. Enjoy gatherings or quiet evenings in the inviting living room, with its cove ceilings, brick wood-burning fireplace, and large picture window. The bright, comfortable eat-in kitchen is a lovely place for cooking, baking, and conversations and includes ample storage and a walkout to a deck and patio, providing seamless indoor/outdoor living. Three bedrooms on the main level offer excellent flexibility. The walk-through third bedroom features a large bay window, allowing it to function as a wonderful dining room, den, activity space, or office. Accompanying the original woodwork and hardwood floors are new, top-quality windows throughout, all with custom coverings, including the one in the sweet, well-organized garage. The finished lower level features a large family room, private fourth bedroom, full bathroom, dedicated laundry room, and plenty of extra storage, including a fruit cellar. Well-placed trees and flower beds provide privacy for the gathering and eating areas outside, which transition to a very large but semi-secluded open area that includes a full second lot, making for loads of space for games or gardens or both. With its abundant windows and slightly elevated setting, the house has idyllic views of the yard and, in the winter, the park, which is great for gentle sledding and ice skating or broomball. Enjoy great bird-watching in your own backyard and nature walks just beyond it, plus local parks and trails, not to mention shopping and dining. This home—a rare combination of mid-century solid construction, natural surroundings, and everyday convenience—is in the well-regarded School District #197. It is also within biking distance of Dodge Nature Center and Preschool. Must see!

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Home facts

Property typeResidential
Property subtypeSingle Family
Year built1952
LevelsOne
Living area2,174 sqft
Above-grade finished1,202 sqft
Below-grade finished972 sqft
Lot size0.41 acres (65'x279')
Days on market1
ListedAug 11, 2026
MLS #NST7124159
CountyDakota
SubdivisionSpandes 2nd Add
Parcel #427140101060

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Bath breakdown
2 full
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Chandelier, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Property

Levels / stories
One
Garage
1 space · 18.5'x11.5' · 213 sqft
Parking features
Attached Garage
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio
Exterior features
Vinyl
Fencing
Chain Link, Full

Construction

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family
Foundation
Block · 1,202 sqft
Roof
Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
Year built
1952

Utilities

Water
City Water/Connected
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected
Fuel
Natural Gas
Electric
Fuses

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Spandes 2nd Add
HOA
No HOA
School district
197 - West St. Paul-Mendota Hts.-Eagan
High school district
West St. Paul-Mendota Hts.-Eagan

Financial & listing details

Annual tax
$5,022 (2026)
Listed
Aug 11, 2026
Days on market
1
Manufactured home
Yes

Interior details

Total bathrooms2
Full baths2
3/4 baths0
Half baths0
1/4 baths0
BasementFinished
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Fireplaces1
LaundryLower Level, Laundry Room
AppliancesChandelier, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
DiningEat In Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room, Separate/Formal Dining Room
AmenitiesDeck, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Natural Woodwork, Patio, Tile Floors
AccessibilityNone
Special features3 BR on One Level, Main Floor Bedroom

Exterior & lot

ExteriorVinyl
RoofAge 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
FoundationBlock
Foundation area1,202 sqft
Patio/porchDeck, Patio
Lot featuresPublic Transit (w/in 6 blks), Property Adjoins Public Land, Tree Coverage - Medium
Road responsibilityPublic Maintained Road
ZoningResidential-Single Family

Utilities

Water sourceCity Water/Connected
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
FuelNatural Gas

Parking & garage

ParkingAttached Garage
Garage spaces1
Garage size213 sqft

Financial details

Annual taxes$5,022
Tax year2026
Taxes w/ assessments5022
Assessment pendingNo
Down payment resourceYes
Lender ownedNo
Short saleNo
ForeclosureNo

Schools

District197 - West St. Paul-Mendota Hts.-Eagan
District number197
District phone6514037002
High schoolWest St. Paul-Mendota Hts.-Eagan
SODL flat fee brokerage
$8,250Estimated buyer credit
SODL platform fee $3,000Your buyer credit $8,250

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Estimated monthly payment

$2,514/mo
Principal & interest$1,971
Property taxes$419
Home insurance (est.)$125
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$75,000
0%50%
Credit score
Loan term

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Location

1266 Smith Avenue S, West Saint Paul, MN, 55118

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Listing information

MLS #NST7124159
StatusClosed
Last updatedSep 3, 2026, 6:20 PM
Originally listedAug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
Listing officeNorton Realty, Inc

Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.