1636 Saunders Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116 (MLS# 7115437)

1636 Saunders Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116

$800,000

An extra tandem garage stall for a a boat, motorcycle, workshop, or storage.

The large open floor plan is ideal for entertaining.

There is a huge, walk-in entry closet off of the front door.

The kitchen island is the heart of the main floor.

All of the appliances have been updated.

The four season porch is a lovely place to enjoy your morning coffee.

Main floor bedroom is ideal for an office, elderly guests, you name it!

Rare main floor bedroom and FULL bathroom.

The large primary suite with private attached bathroom.

Primary bathroom suite with separate tub and walk in shower.

No more carrying laundry up and down stairs with the second floor laundry.

One of three large bedrooms on the second floor.

The second bathroom upstairs also features dual sinks!

The lower level bathroom has a step in shower stall.

The lower level has a bonus room that could easily become a fifth bedroom with the addition of an egress window.

The large backyard has a deck, patio and pergola, perfect for a firepit!

The two car garage has an extra tandem stall.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,942 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active

Current Price: $800,000 List Date: 8/11/2026 Last Modified: 8/18/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the heart of St. Paul’s sought-after Highland Park neighborhood, this beautifully updated home offers the space and amenities of newer construction in an established, walkable setting. An extensive 2013 renovation included the addition of a second level and created a bright, open-concept main floor ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A rare main-floor bedroom and full bathroom offer wonderful flexibility for guests, a home office, or one-level living needs. Upstairs, the private primary suite features a spacious four-piece bathroom with dual sinks and a large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and the convenience of second-floor laundry complete this level. The finished lower level provides even more living space with a generous family room, three-quarter bathroom, and a large bonus room that could become a legal fifth bedroom with the addition of an egress window. Outside, enjoy a private, fully fenced backyard with a patio and custom-built pergola, perfect f ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7115437

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1951
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1108
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2118
Below Grd Total SqFt: 824
Total SqFt: 2942
Total Finished Sqft: 2756.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1108
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 52x135
Acres: 0.16
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: Partial; Privacy; Vinyl Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Upper Level Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks) Outbuildings: Gazebo Road Frontage: City Street Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 800000
ListPrice: 800000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1636
Street Name: Saunders
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55116
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Lanes Highland Park

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 216
Tax With Assessments: 15294

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2118
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 638

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 440

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 16
Township#: 28

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LANES HIGHLAND PARK N 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND EX E 28 FT LOT 13 AND ALL OF LOT 14 BLK 24
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 121
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 2429
Property ID Number: 162823140087
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 15078
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Located in the heart of St. Paul’s sought-after Highland Park neighborhood, this beautifully updated home offers the space and amenities of newer construction in an established, walkable setting. An extensive 2013 renovation included the addition of a second level and created a bright, open-concept main floor ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A rare main-floor bedroom and full bathroom offer wonderful flexibility for guests, a home office, or one-level living needs. Upstairs, the private primary suite features a spacious four-piece bathroom with dual sinks and a large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and the convenience of second-floor laundry complete this level. The finished lower level provides even more living space with a generous family room, three-quarter bathroom, and a large bonus room that could become a legal fifth bedroom with the addition of an egress window. Outside, enjoy a private, fully fenced backyard with a patio and custom-built pergola, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The garage includes a valuable third tandem stall, providing exceptional space for storage, bikes, recreational gear, or a workshop. Recent improvements include new appliances and mechanicals. All of this in an incredible Highland Park location within walking distance of Highland Village shopping, restaurants, coffee, fitness, and everyday conveniences, with easy access to parks, trails, both downtowns, and MSP Airport.
Directions: From Ford Parkway, south on Snelling Ave, West on Saunders to home.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Full Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks): Yes

Outbuildings

Gazebo: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

2nd Floor Laundry: Yes
3 BR on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	12.2x9.6	Main
Family Room	32.7x22	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	14.9x13.9	Upper
Flex Room	13.7x11.6	Lower
Foyer	20.2x14	Main
Kitchen	12.2x10	Main
Laundry	13.4x5.6	Upper
Living Room	15.3x14.5	Main
Primary Bath	14.9x8	Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom	10.2x11.6	Upper
Sun Room	9.9x8.8	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	10.2x11.6	Upper

Documents

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: August - 18 - 2026

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1636 Saunders Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116 (MLS# 7115437)