498 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (MLS# 7151491)

498 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102

$13,333

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Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 7,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,504 Status: Active

Current Price: $13,333 List Date: 9/28/2026 Last Modified: 10/12/2026

Overview

Description

A Landmark Restaurant Opportunity in Cathedral Hill Welcome to one of the most exciting opportunities to launch or grow a new or established restaurant concept in Saint Paul’s historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood. Located within a beautifully updated 140-year-old former firehouse, this unique property combines historic character with modern restaurant functionality and an elevated guest experience. Join a neighborhood of established restaurants, retailers, and destinations while becoming the next steward of a true Saint Paul landmark. From the moment guests walk through the doors, they are welcomed into an upscale environment featuring custom bars, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light. The main-level bar and dining area features a 25+ tap back bar and a fully equipped commercial kitchen, providing an exceptional foundation for a wide range of restaurant and hospitality concepts. Upstairs, an a ... (Read more) A Landmark Restaurant Opportunity in Cathedral Hill Welcome to one of the most exciting opportunities to launch or grow a new or established restaurant concept in Saint Paul’s historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood. Located within a beautifully updated 140-year-old former firehouse, this unique property combines historic character with modern restaurant functionality and an elevated guest experience. Join a neighborhood of established restaurants, retailers, and destinations while becoming the next steward of a true Saint Paul landmark. From the moment guests walk through the doors, they are welcomed into an upscale environment featuring custom bars, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light. The main-level bar and dining area features a 25+ tap back bar and a fully equipped commercial kitchen, providing an exceptional foundation for a wide range of restaurant and hospitality concepts. Upstairs, an additional beautifully appointed space offers tremendous flexibility. Incorporate it into the primary restaurant concept or create a dedicated venue for private parties, chef-driven dinners, tasting events, and other exclusive experiences. The upper level includes a gas fireplace, separate restrooms, and a catering kitchen, creating a versatile extension of the main operation. When the weather is right, take the experience outdoors onto the expansive deck and patio, complete with a large brick fireplace—an ideal setting for outdoor dining, gatherings, and special events. A private parking lot further enhances the property and adds convenience for both guests and staff. With its historic architecture, thoughtful updates, restaurant infrastructure, flexible layout, outdoor entertaining space, and prime Cathedral Hill setting, this is a rare turnkey opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of Saint Paul’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Bring your concept. Build your following. Become the next steward of a Saint Paul landmark.

Listing Details MLS# 7151491

General Property Information

Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Owner Occupied: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1880
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Business/Commercial
Foundation Size: 4560
Power Company: Xcel Energy
For Sale or Lease: For Lease
Acres: 0.31
Lot Dimensions: 170x81
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: Doors 36"+; Grab Bars In Bathroom; Partially Wheelchair Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Shared: Fire Sprinkler System; Patio Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Natural Woodwork Assumable Loan: Not Assumable CMU Style: Single Occupancy Commercial Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher; Flat Top; Freezer; Fryer; Grill; Ice Machine; Oven; Pre-Piped Fire Suppression System; Prep Station; Refrigerator; Shelving and Racks; Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Construction Materials: Brick; Frame; Stone Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Food Service Exterior: Brick/Stone Fencing: Partial; Wood Foundation: Poured Concrete Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lease Details: Triple Net Lock Box Type: None Lot Description: Corner Lot Miscellaneous Information: 2+ Lavatories; Kitchen Facilities On Site Utilities: Electric Common; Hot Water Common Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot; Paved Lot; Unassigned Potential Use: Restaurant Rent Rate per Foot: Net Road Frontage: City Street Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Common Area Maintenance Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Original List Price: 13333
Contingency: None
ListPrice: 13333
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 498
Street Name: Selby
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55102
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Woodland Park Addition, To St

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 31700

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 48x95

More Information

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt: 7000
Building SqFt: 7000

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lease Amount Type: Monthly

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 01
Township#: 28

Sale Options

Sale Includes: Other

Unit Details

Total Units: Yes

Documents

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Listing Office: Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka

Last Updated: October - 12 - 2026

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498 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (MLS# 7151491)