Sold / Closed
$655,000

Sold price · Closed Sep 17, 2026

2052 Fairmount Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55105

4  Bedrooms3  Bathrooms2,385  Square Feet0.128  Acres
Days on market3
Year built1922
Garage spaces2
Potential $14,997buyer credit when you buy with SODL

About this home

Nestled a few blocks south of Summit Avenue on a premier, tree-lined street in Saint Paul's highly coveted Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, this 4-bed, 3-bath home has been restored from the inside out. Some renovations strip a historic home of its identity, but this one was designed to give it back. The beautifully finished front porch looks out onto Fairmount Avenue, perfect for your morning coffee or evening chats with what are truly the most amazing neighbors in the city. Step inside to a main floor that has been elegantly opened up to maximize light and connection, pairing multiple inviting living spaces with a show-stopping open-concept kitchen outfitted with premium stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Completely refinished original hardwood floors stretch across the main level, complemented by fresh interior paint. This wasn't about forcing an old home to look new; it was about honoring its historic character while thoughtfully weaving in every modern luxury. The highlight of this restoration is the expansive, private upper-level primary suite. It features a dedicated sitting room that serves as the ultimate flex space for a sunny home office, a quiet reading lounge, or a peaceful nursery. Complete with a luxurious attached primary bathroom, large walk-in closet, and the ultimate convenience of upper-level laundry, it elevates everyday living to a whole new standard. Downstairs, the fully finished basement expands your living options, with a spacious family room, versatile flex space, an additional bedroom, and a three-quarter bathroom. The exterior and structural improvements are every bit as thorough. Every major component is brand new, including the roof, windows, furnace, central AC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Outside, you'll find updated landscaping, fresh sod, new grading, and beautifully poured concrete walkways and steps. Rare for the area, the property features a newly poured concrete parking slab alongside your 2-car garage, complete with a custom-engineered retaining wall and steps so you can drive right up and walk straight to your back door. This historic collegiate district sits steps from Macalester College, the University of St. Thomas, and St. Catherine University, and you're just blocks from the Mississippi River and Groveland Park Elementary. When it comes to dining and nightlife, you're surrounded by the best of Saint Paul: walk to dinner at Estelle or Gus Gus, or head to Ford Parkway for Centro and coffee at Quixotic. Every inch of this home has been lovingly brought back to life and is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your showing today!

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Home facts

Property typeResidential
Property subtypeSingle Family
Year built1922
LevelsOne and One Half
Living area2,385 sqft
Above-grade finished1,671 sqft
Below-grade finished714 sqft
Lot size0.128 acres (45 x 124 x 45 x 124)
Days on market3
ListedAug 25, 2026
MLS #NST7130828
CountyRamsey
SubdivisionJohn J Kennas, Rearrangement
Parcel #042823330037

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Bath breakdown
1 full / 2 3/4
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Property

Levels / stories
One and One Half
Garage
2 spaces · 16'6"x18'11" · 348 sqft
Parking features
Detached Garage, Concrete
Patio & porch
Rear Porch
Exterior features
Engineered Wood, Stucco
Lot size
0.128 acres

Construction

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family
Foundation
Block · 834 sqft
Roof
Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
Year built
1922

Utilities

Water
City Water/Connected
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected
Fuel
Natural Gas
Electric
150 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Subdivision
John J Kennas, Rearrangement
HOA
No HOA
School district
625 - St. Paul
High school district
St. Paul

Financial & listing details

Annual tax
$5,968 (2026)
Listed
Aug 25, 2026
Days on market
3
Manufactured home
Yes

Interior details

Total bathrooms3
Full baths1
3/4 baths2
Half baths0
1/4 baths0
BasementEgress Window(s), Finished
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
LaundryUpper Level
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
DiningBreakfast Bar, Kitchen/Dining Room
AmenitiesHardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Washer/Dryer Hookup
AccessibilityNone
Special features2nd Floor Laundry, Renovated

Exterior & lot

ExteriorEngineered Wood, Stucco
RoofAge 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
FoundationBlock
Foundation area834 sqft
Patio/porchRear Porch
ZoningResidential-Single Family

Utilities

Water sourceCity Water/Connected
SewerCity Sewer/Connected
FuelNatural Gas

Parking & garage

ParkingDetached Garage, Concrete
Garage spaces2
Garage size348 sqft

Financial details

Annual taxes$5,968
Tax year2026
Taxes w/ assessments5968
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
$14,997Estimated buyer credit
SODL platform fee $3,000Your buyer credit $14,997

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Estimated monthly payment

$3,850/mo
Principal & interest$3,153
Property taxes$497
Home insurance (est.)$200
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$119,980
0%50%
Credit score
Loan term

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Location

2052 Fairmount Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55105

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Listing information

MLS #NST7130828
Last reported MLS statusClosed
MLS record updatedSep 20, 2026, 5:21 PM
Originally listedAug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Listing officeCompass
Co-listing officeSide by Side Realty LLC

Status reflects the latest MLS record available to SODL, not independently confirmed current availability. Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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