1117 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 (MLS# 7085348)

1117 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

New Listing

$700,000

Welcome to 1117 Portland Avenue! 2+ story beauty set in the heart of Lexington-Hamline, just blocks from Summit and Grand Ave.

Virtual Tour

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Featuring a charming trellis and mature gardens, this home feels welcoming from the moment you drive up!

Large front porch for morning coffee or enjoying the vibrant neighborhood.

Completely renovated in the early 2000s, this home features a modern layout with open concept main level. Note the great natural light throughout

Great flow between living, dining, and kitchen spaces allow for easy entertaining and everyday living. Multiple options to enter the great backyard!

Cozy dining space features charming piano windows and beautifully updated lighting.

Check out the beautiful kitchen! Custom maple cabinetry throughout and a functional layout that makes cooking and cleanup a breeze! Plenty of space to gather with friends and family in these flexible spaces.

Huge windows throughout offer great light and views of the green backyard.

Mudroom nook conveniently located just off the kitchen, with steps the basement located to the right

Convenient main floor half bath - a must for modern living!

An absolute treat in an older home - second level laundry, conveniently located near bedrooms

Imagine ending your days in this peaceful primary bedroom, complete with cozy gas fireplace and walk-in closet. Light spills in from all sides.

Second floor bathroom conveniently located between primary and second bedroom is generously sized, with dual vanity and oversized tub.

You'll be so impressed by the size of these bedrooms - a truly unique find in a vintage St Paul home!

Third floor offers amazing opportunity for flexible living. How would you use this space? Primary suite? Guest suite? Kids space? Office/living space? The options are endless!

Quaint and functional third floor bathroom offers convenience and privacy from the rest of the home.

Basement family room rounds out the interior of the home, offering another flexible living space.

Perfect as is for secondary living space, or easily add an egress window to the space if an additional bedroom is desired.

Another 3/4 bathroom completes the lower level

Let's check out the beautiful backyard - featuring a new portico over the back entry and updated landscaping and patio area.

With full privacy fence, green space, and areas to garden, this backyard is the perfect place to unwind or entertain

2.5 car garage offers plenty of space for additional storage

Location is a 10/10! Close to shops, restaurants, and grocery

Don't miss your chance to own this St Paul beauty! Reach out to schedule a showing today

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,196 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $700,000 List Date: 8/13/2026 Last Modified: 8/18/2026

Overview

Description

Set on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of Lexington-Hamline, this 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers an inviting blend of character, space, and versatile living spaces. The open-concept main level is bright and welcoming with abundant windows, an easy flow between living spaces, and a convenient main-floor half bath. Generously sized bedrooms offer plenty of room to spread out, while upper-level laundry and a lower-level family room add everyday functionality. The third floor offers a space all its own, complete with a private bathroom, walk-in closet, and plenty of room for a work-from-home setup—ideal as a private bedroom retreat, guest space, or a combination of living and office space. Vintage St. Paul charm is paired with modern amenities, including updated plumbing and electrical, central air conditioning, a new furnace, and a tankless water heater. Additional updates include new third-level windows and carpet, updated lighting, and fresh interior and exterior paint. ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7085348

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1908
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 844
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2352
Below Grd Total SqFt: 844
Total SqFt: 3196
Total Finished Sqft: 2910.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 844
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 40x150
Acres: 0.13
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Bath Description: Primary Walk-Thru; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Stucco; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fencing: Privacy Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning Foundation: Stone Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Upper Level Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 700000
ListPrice: 700000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1117
Street Name: Portland
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Anna E Ramsey Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 12362
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 30x30

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2352
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 558

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 24x22
Garage Square Feet: 528

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 03
Township#: 28

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: ANNA E RAMSEY ADD LOT 25 BLK 21
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 107
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 6942
Property ID Number: 032823140102
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 12362
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Set on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of Lexington-Hamline, this 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers an inviting blend of character, space, and versatile living spaces. The open-concept main level is bright and welcoming with abundant windows, an easy flow between living spaces, and a convenient main-floor half bath. Generously sized bedrooms offer plenty of room to spread out, while upper-level laundry and a lower-level family room add everyday functionality. The third floor offers a space all its own, complete with a private bathroom, walk-in closet, and plenty of room for a work-from-home setup—ideal as a private bedroom retreat, guest space, or a combination of living and office space. Vintage St. Paul charm is paired with modern amenities, including updated plumbing and electrical, central air conditioning, a new furnace, and a tankless water heater. Additional updates include new third-level windows and carpet, updated lighting, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Outside, a new backyard patio and portico create an inviting space for entertaining, dining, or simply relaxing at home, with plenty of additional yard space for gardening and outdoor enjoyment. With wonderful neighbors, nearby schools, and fantastic walkability to Grand and Summit Avenues, this home offers the character of an established St. Paul neighborhood with the space and functionality of modern living.
Directions: From 94, S on Lexington to Portland, West to home

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes

Appliances

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

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Bath Description

Primary Walk-Thru: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Living/Dining Room: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes
Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Stone: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Upper Level: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	13x13	Main
Family Room	12x26.5	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	13x22	Second
Kitchen	16x13.5	Main
Living Room	13x16	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	15.5x11	Second
Third (3rd) Bedroom	18.5x29.5	Third

Documents

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Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: August - 18 - 2026

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1117 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 (MLS# 7085348)