838 Clear Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 (MLS# 7108563)

838 Clear Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106

$300,000

Adorable bungalow with inviting exterior charm

Beautifully landscaped stairs leading to home

New roof in 2021 provides a piece of mind

Great plants boarder the home along with new drain tile in front

Porch with composite decking and detailed wood ceiling

Great spot to sit and have your morning coffee

Walk into open living room and dining room

Beautiful, newer, double-hung windows throughout

Charming built-in really provides character

Generous windows brighten the kitchen beautifully

Kitchen offers access to outside deck and the lower-level

Lovely backsplash complements the room perfectly

Great windows and large closet in this primary

Primary big enough to accommodate multiple furniture arrangements

Painted brick provides character in main bathroom

Bathroom updated with new vanity, flooring, toilet, and window in 2020

Bedroom #3 provides hall access to bathroom

Egress and closet in lower-level bedroom

Hard to beat this deck with composite boards

Loving, intentionally arranged flower beds

Versatile backyard ready for any lifestyle

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,812 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active

Current Price: $300,000 List Date: 8/13/2026 Last Modified: 8/21/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to 838 Clear Ave - a charming bungalow with standout curb appeal and a perfect blend of classic character and thoughtful updates. Walking up, you will immediately notice the flowers that line the home and the porch that has new decking and detailed wood paneling on ceiling. Step inside and you’re greeted by beautiful hardwood floors and a timeless built-in that anchors the living space. The main level features two well sized bedrooms, each offering great closet space, natural light, and ceiling fans to keep the air moving. The main bathroom was updated in 2020 and showcases wonderful character with exposed brick and a classic claw foot tub. The spacious kitchen is a true highlight, offering stainless steel appliances and a warm, inviting tile backsplash that ties the space together. The lower level provides a large living area with brand new carpet, a third bedroom, and a laundry room that also houses the utilities - including the furnace and water heater, both replac ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7108563

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1917
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 912
Above Grd Total SqFt: 912
Below Grd Total SqFt: 900
Total SqFt: 1812
Total Finished Sqft: 1812.00
FireplaceYN: No
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 912
Garage Stalls: Yes
Lot Dimensions: 41 x 126 x 40 x 126
Acres: 0.11
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Porch; Tile Floors Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Egress Windows; Storage Space; Tile Shower Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fencing: Full Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Room; Sink Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Road Frontage: Paved Streets; Sidewalks Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer - In Street Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom Stories: One Water: City Water - In Street

Contract Information

Contingency: Inspection
Original List Price: 300000
ListPrice: 300000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 838
Street Name: Clear
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55106
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Lanes Phalen Grove Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 6190
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 912
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 900

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 384

Public Survey Info

Range#: 22
Section#: 21
Township#: 29

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LANES PHALEN GROVE ADDITION LOT 10 BLK 7
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 108
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 1819
Property ID Number: 212922320163
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 6190
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome home to 838 Clear Ave - a charming bungalow with standout curb appeal and a perfect blend of classic character and thoughtful updates. Walking up, you will immediately notice the flowers that line the home and the porch that has new decking and detailed wood paneling on ceiling. Step inside and you’re greeted by beautiful hardwood floors and a timeless built-in that anchors the living space. The main level features two well sized bedrooms, each offering great closet space, natural light, and ceiling fans to keep the air moving. The main bathroom was updated in 2020 and showcases wonderful character with exposed brick and a classic claw foot tub. The spacious kitchen is a true highlight, offering stainless steel appliances and a warm, inviting tile backsplash that ties the space together. The lower level provides a large living area with brand new carpet, a third bedroom, and a laundry room that also houses the utilities - including the furnace and water heater, both replaced in 2021. Out back you will discover a fantastic deck with durable composite decking and lush plantings that create a peaceful outdoor retreat. There is also a new retaining wall and fencing that enhances the overall landscape design. Thanks to all the completed improvements and ongoing maintenance, this home is ready for its next owner!
Directions: Maryland East to Arcade St. North to Clear Ave

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Paneled Doors: Yes
Porch: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes

Appliances

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

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Egress Windows: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Tile Shower: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

In Basement: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Sink: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking: Yes
Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Road Frontage

Paved Streets: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer - In Street: Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

City Water - In Street: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Deck	15 x 13	Main
Dining Room	14 x 10	Main
Family Room	21 x 19	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	10 x 13	Main
Kitchen	12 x 11	Main
Laundry	13 x 12	Lower
Living Room	14 x 11	Main
Porch	12 x 8	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	10 x 12	Main
Storage Room	10 x 8	Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom	10 x 13	Lower

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026

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838 Clear Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 (MLS# 7108563)