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1218 Kent Street N, Saint Paul, MN 55117

New Listing

$280,000

Welcome to 1218 Kent Street N, St. Paul, a well-maintained mid-century raised rambler in St. Paul's north end, on the edge of Como.

The main open concept living area is on the upper level. Virtually staged.

The lower level rec room is an inviting area for work or play. Virtually Staged.

There is room for a king in the light-filled primary bedroom. Virtually staged.

The three bedrooms are situated together on the upper level, all with recently refinished hardwood floors. Virtually staged.

Spacious kitchen with woodgrain cabinets offers plenty of storage.

START TOUR - Nature lovers will enjoy this home's proximity to Como Lake and Marydale Park. Fans of Conny's Creamy Cone will find easy access to their favorite treats just two blocks away

Front entry mud room with built-in seating with storage.

Head upstairs to the main level or down the hall to the expansive rec room.

Create a homey space made for kicking back in the lower level rec room.

Knotty pine walls make this space especially cozy for game nights or movie watching.

Daylight windows and easy access outside mean that this could flex to a home office or workshop.

Come home from the game and toss your laundry right in before heading up to the main level.

Multiple access points to the utility room which features a half bath, storage closet, and access to the tuck-under garage.

Head upstairs to the main level with ppen concept living and dining.

Large picture window with sun awnings that keep things cool and private.

Hardwood floors under the carpet on the upper level.

This loft-like space invites a variety of furniture styles and configurations.

Imagine the possibilities and make this open concept living area your own. Virtually staged.

Gather here for formal dinners or family nights.

Spacious kitchen connects to the dining room.

A little paint could go a long way to make this kitchen your own. Virtually painted wall and cupboards.

Plenty of storage, including a large pantry.

Woodgrain cabinets, a daylight window, and patio access.

This spacious primary offers lots of light and space to spread out.

Welcome to the primary bedroom with recently refinished hardwood floors and room for a dresser, a king bed, and then some.

Bedroom 2 nestled towards the back of the house. It is generously sized with room for beds and toys.

Bedroom 3 is next to the primary bedroom and makes a sweet space for sleep or an office.

Bedroom free could be used as an office, den, TV room, child's room or guest room.

The main bath features a generous tub, vintage tiled floors, and a privacy window.

Share a meal on the covered patio or set up a lounge area in the shade. Virtually staged.

The covered patio spans 2/3 of the back of the home, making room for the whole crew.

The expansive backyard was made for play or relaxation.

The cute storage shed can hold all of your outdoor toys and equipment.

Neighborhood parks and amenities abound.

Conny's Creamy Cone is just 1.5 blocks away.

Walk or hop on your bike and head to Como Lake.

Have dinner at the pavilion, listen to one of the many bands who perform here, or launch a swan boat for an evening on the water.

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,551 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active

Current Price: $280,000 List Date: 7/11/2026 Last Modified: 7/12/2026

Overview

Description

Lovingly maintained by the same owners for more than 60 years, this classic mid-century raised rambler near Como Lake and Marydale Park offers timeless character in one of Saint Paul's sought-after areas. The upper level showcases beautiful hardwood floors in the bedrooms (and under the carpet in the living and dining rooms and hallway!), clean architectural lines, and the thoughtful design that makes mid-century homes so enduring. The open living and dining room flows into a spacious kitchen with abundant storage, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Three bright bedrooms with recently refinished hardwood floors and a full bath featuring a porcelain tub and vintage tile complete the main level. Downstairs, the expansive knotty pine family room is full of warmth and possibility—perfect for movie nights, or game days. With easy access to the outdoors, this could also flex to a home office, workshop, or hobby space. A convenient half bath, laundry area, at ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7091924

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1957
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 945
Above Grd Total SqFt: 945
Below Grd Total SqFt: 606
Total SqFt: 1551
Total Finished Sqft: 1383.00
FireplaceYN: No
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1008
Garage Stalls: Yes
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 140
Acres: 0.16
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Patio; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space Bath Description: Upper Level Full Bath; 1/2 Basement Construction Materials: Brick Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Brick/Stone; Cedar Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: None Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Tuckunder Garage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street; Street Lights Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: One Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 280000
ListPrice: 280000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1218
Street Name: Kent
Street Suffix: Street
Street Direction Suffix: N
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55117
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Koshuba Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 5136
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 945
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 438

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: 306
Tuckunder Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 24
Township#: 29

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: KOSHUBA ADDITION S 5O FT OF LOTS 11 AND LOT 12 BLK 1
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 108
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 4264
Property ID Number: 242923330093
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 5136
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Lovingly maintained by the same owners for more than 60 years, this classic mid-century raised rambler near Como Lake and Marydale Park offers timeless character in one of Saint Paul's sought-after areas. The upper level showcases beautiful hardwood floors in the bedrooms (and under the carpet in the living and dining rooms and hallway!), clean architectural lines, and the thoughtful design that makes mid-century homes so enduring. The open living and dining room flows into a spacious kitchen with abundant storage, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Three bright bedrooms with recently refinished hardwood floors and a full bath featuring a porcelain tub and vintage tile complete the main level. Downstairs, the expansive knotty pine family room is full of warmth and possibility—perfect for movie nights, or game days. With easy access to the outdoors, this could also flex to a home office, workshop, or hobby space. A convenient half bath, laundry area, attached tuck-under garage, and mudroom with built-in seating add everyday functionality, while the backyard storage shed offers plenty of room for bikes, tools, and outdoor gear. The covered patio extends your living space outdoors, making it easy to enjoy Minnesota summers rain or shine. Major updates—including a new roof, new concrete patio slab, and freshly painted cedar siding in 2023—provide peace of mind for years to come. Classic mid-century style, three bedrooms on one level, thoughtful updates, and an great location make this a home you won't want to miss.
Directions: From Dale Ave, head east on Maryland to Kent. Left on Kent. The property is on your right.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Patio: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Concrete Block: Yes
Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

Bath Description

Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
1/2 Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Cedar: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered: Yes
Patio: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Bathroom	4.9 x 10.8	Upper
Bathroom	5.2 x 5.5	Lower
Dining Room	9.7 x 9.2	Upper
First (1st) Bedroom	13.6 x 11.6	Upper
Kitchen	13.9 x 8.10	Upper
Living Room	12.4 x 14.11	Upper
Mud Room	13.3 x 6.5	Lower
Patio	20.5 x 11.8	Upper
Recreation Room	11.5 x 24.2	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	9.11 x 12.4	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	9.1 x 11.6	Upper

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 12 - 2026

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