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1697 Stanford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

$799,000
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BEDS4 BATHS2 full SQUARE FEET2,797 MLS#7116859
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONMacalester Villas SCHOOLSt. Paul

Property Description

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 Âľ 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. Professional photos coming Friday.

1697 Stanford Avenue | MLS# 7116859

This single family home located at 1697 Stanford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $799,000. This property was built in 1921 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 2797 sq. ft. Stanford Avenue is located in the Macalester Villas subdivision within the St. Paul school district. Search Macalester Villas real estate on jhentges.homesbyjoel.com today.

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Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 2
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Garage: 2
Heating: Forced Air, Space Heater
Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
Roof Type: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $11,940
Year Built: 1921

Feature Descriptions

Additional Living Info.: 2nd Floor Laundry,3 BR on One Level, Main Floor Bedroom
Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Bath: 3/4 Basement, Double Sink, Main Floor Full Bath, Rough In, Upper Level Full Bath, Walk-In Shower Stall
Bathrooms Full: 2
Days on Site: 3
Dining: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Down Payment Resource: Yes
Exterior: Frame
Fencing: Partial
Fireplace: Gas, Insert, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Foundation Size: 1139
Lot: Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions: 127x51
Parcel#: 092823110063
Parking: Detached Garage, Concrete, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected

Room Sizes

Three Season Porch: 10x7
Amusement Room: 24x13
Dining Room: 13x10
Family Room: 11x9
Bedroom: 11x9
Bedroom 4: 11x9
Foyer: 4x3
Kitchen: 14x8
Laundry: 13x8
Living Room: 15x12
Bedroom 2: 14x14
Sun Room: 11x8
Bedroom 3: 12x10
Walk-In Closet: 9x8

Local Schools

School District: St. Paul

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
Agency Phone: 612-920-5605

Shown By

Agent Name: Joel Hentges
Agent Phone: (952) 475-9541
Agency Title: Joel Hentges - Re/Max Advantage Plus

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$ 3,006.27 per month $1,778.23 Principal & Interest $995.00 Property Tax $233.04 Homeowner's Insurance

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