Sold / Closed
$777,500

Sold price · Closed Aug 24, 2026

1697 Stanford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55105

4  Bedrooms2  Bathrooms2,797  Square Feet0.148  Acres
Days on market3
Year built1921
Garage spaces2
Potential $20,970buyer credit when you buy with SODL

About this home

This gorgeous 1921 Craftsman in Saint Paul’s highly desirable Macalester-Groveland neighborhood features architect-designed additions, extensive remodeling, abundant windows, hardwood floors, and modern amenities throughout. The home offers 4+ bedrooms, natural oak built-ins, a gas fireplace with slate surround, and a bright sunroom with French doors. The beautifully remodeled kitchen includes custom cabinetry, granite countertops, three pull-out cutting boards, a large pantry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking dual-fuel range, and a new microwave/air-fryer/convection oven, plus a staging area with organized pull-outs. The spacious owner’s suite has a gas fireplace and a large walk-in closet plumbed for laundry. Additional bedrooms sit on both the main and upper levels, and the large lower-level room with two egress windows—already plumbed for a kitchenette—offers flexible use as an office, extra bedrooms, or a potential mother-in-law suite. The home includes two full baths (upper with separate shower, jacuzzi, and skylight; main with original iron/enamel tub, and added shower) and a fully plumbed/framed ¾ bath in the basement ready for your finishes, including a potential steam shower. The fully fenced backyard features a new black steel fence, koi/goldfish pond, fieldstone patio, pergola with mature Concord grapes, and lush landscaping. Additional spaces include a TV room/office opening to a three-season porch with radiant heat. The renovated basement offers drain tile, sump pump, laundry room, wine cellar, and PEX tubing roughed-in slab for future radiant-heat if desired. All bedrooms, bathrooms, and lower family room have sound insulted walls and ceilings. Updated, insulated basement slab installed in 2009. A detached insulated 2.5-car garage provides a heater, extensive shelving, tool rack, and attic storage. Major updates include a new roof and skylights (2026), refinished hardwood floors (2026), Hardie Board siding (2023), and new concrete driveway (2023). Additional features include central heating/AC with air exchanger, fully updated wiring and plumbing, built-in speakers, and Pella windows with integrated coated shades.

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Home facts

Property typeResidential
Property subtypeSingle Family
Year built1921
LevelsTwo
Living area2,797 sqft
Above-grade finished2,014 sqft
Below-grade finished783 sqft
Lot size0.148 acres (127x51)
Days on market3
ListedJul 27, 2026
MLS #NST7116859
CountyRamsey
SubdivisionMacalester Villas
Parcel #092823110063

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Bath breakdown
2 full
Heating
Forced Air, Space Heater
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Property

Levels / stories
Two
Garage
2 spaces · 24x22 · 528 sqft
Parking features
Detached Garage, Concrete, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
Patio & porch
Patio, Rear Porch
Exterior features
Cement Board
Pool
None

Construction

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family
Construction materials
Frame
Foundation
Block · 1,139 sqft
Roof
Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched
Year built
1921

Utilities

Water
City Water/Connected
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected
Fuel
Natural Gas
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Macalester Villas
HOA
No HOA
School district
625 - St. Paul
High school district
St. Paul

Financial & listing details

Annual tax
$11,940 (2026)
Listed
Jul 27, 2026
Days on market
3
Manufactured home
Yes

Interior details

Total bathrooms2
Full baths2
3/4 baths0
Half baths0
1/4 baths0
BasementBlock, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump
HeatingForced Air, Space Heater
CoolingCentral Air
Fireplaces2
LaundryLower Level, Laundry Room
AppliancesAir-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
DiningSeparate/Formal Dining Room
AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), French Doors, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Natural Woodwork, Patio, Paneled Doors, Porch, Skylight, Sun Room, Tile Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet
AccessibilityNone
Special features2nd Floor Laundry, 3 BR on One Level, Main Floor Bedroom

Exterior & lot

ExteriorCement Board
RoofAge 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched
FoundationBlock
Foundation area1,139 sqft
Patio/porchPatio, Rear Porch
Lot featuresCorner Lot
Road frontageCurbs, Paved Streets, Sidewalks
Road responsibilityPublic Maintained Road
ZoningResidential-Single Family

Utilities

Water sourceCity Water/Connected
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
FuelNatural Gas

Parking & garage

ParkingDetached Garage, Concrete, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
Garage spaces2
Garage size528 sqft

Financial details

Annual taxes$11,940
Tax year2026
Taxes w/ assessments11940
Assessment pendingNo
Down payment resourceYes
Lender ownedNo
Short saleNo
ForeclosureNo

Schools

District625 - St. Paul
District number625
District phone6517678100
High schoolSt. Paul
SODL flat fee brokerage
$20,970Estimated buyer credit
SODL platform fee $3,000Your buyer credit $20,970

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Estimated monthly payment

$5,460/mo
Principal & interest$4,199
Property taxes$995
Home insurance (est.)$266
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$159,800
0%50%
Credit score
Loan term

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Location

1697 Stanford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55105

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Listing information

MLS #NST7116859
Last reported MLS statusClosed
MLS record updatedAug 24, 2026, 8:37 PM
Originally listedJul 31, 2026, 12:00 AM
Listing officeColdwell Banker Realty - Lakes

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