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1219 Galvin Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55118

New Listing

$475,000

First Impressions...Check out the double-sided cove lighting

Did you notice all the stainless appliances?

Amazing flow between the rooms keeps everyone out of each other's way

The den/office has sophisticated styling and two exit doors

Dressy FR has a 1/2 bath, access to the patio and the classic, white-washed brick fireplace

Great sightlines to outdoors and the kitchen

Double-sided cove lighting carries into the large primary

Higher level windows provide a bit more privacy

Yes, that's a hockey net, but they were great shooters

High end washer/dryer with double utility sink

The gold standard of MCM backyards-large, flat and fully fenced

Patio is large enough for today's gatherings

Well sized shed saves room in the garage

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,422 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $475,000 List Date: 7/18/2026 Last Modified: 7/18/2026

Overview

Description

THE ALLURE OF LIVING HERE Adorable MCM with a floor plan that never went out of style. Set behind a deep, sun-soaked front lawn and framed by mature shade trees, 1219 Galvin presents the kind of quiet, established curb appeal that cannot be built new: crisp gray siding, a white brick facade, black shutters, and a covered brick-columned entry that has been welcoming friends and family for six decades. Step through the front door into a large foyer, and the MCM claim makes its case immediately; a vaulted, open-beam living room anchored by gleaming hardwood floors, sophisticated double-sided cove lighting hugs the walls of the LR and DR. Engaging sightlines that carry straight through the entire house. It is a floor plan the suburbs of the 1960's in the Twin Cities got right the first time — a formal room for company, a separate family gathering space one level removed, and even a den/office (pretty fancy at the time-and still is actually). Just enough half-flights of separation that so ... (Read more) THE ALLURE OF LIVING HERE Adorable MCM with a floor plan that never went out of style. Set behind a deep, sun-soaked front lawn and framed by mature shade trees, 1219 Galvin presents the kind of quiet, established curb appeal that cannot be built new: crisp gray siding, a white brick facade, black shutters, and a covered brick-columned entry that has been welcoming friends and family for six decades. Step through the front door into a large foyer, and the MCM claim makes its case immediately; a vaulted, open-beam living room anchored by gleaming hardwood floors, sophisticated double-sided cove lighting hugs the walls of the LR and DR. Engaging sightlines that carry straight through the entire house. It is a floor plan the suburbs of the 1960's in the Twin Cities got right the first time — a formal room for company, a separate family gathering space one level removed, and even a den/office (pretty fancy at the time-and still is actually). Just enough half-flights of separation that something busy in one room never has to compete with a quiet conversation in another. Downstairs, the classic, white-washed brick fireplace warms a dressy-casual family room built for exactly the kind of evenings that make a house a home. The finished lower level adds a hobby/laundry room and a full recreation room for everything else a busy household needs space for. Built with materials that have been meticulously maintained so they have aged into character fashionably. Gleaming hardwood floors and preserved natural woodwork were standard specification in 1964, not upgrades — which is exactly why they read as a luxury to a 2026 buyer accustomed to laminate and builder-grade trim. Vaulted, open-beam ceilings lift the main living space well beyond what a typical suburban split offers, and a kitchen window over the sink turns a daily chore into a pleasant view of the fenced backyard beyond. None of this is manufactured character. It is the accumulated result of a well-built home that has simply been allowed to be what it always was. The large, flat lot was built for the way people actually use a backyard. Once outside, a private patio draws you into a fully fenced backyard shaded by mature trees — the kind of outdoor room that hosts a summer of dinners rather than a token strip of grass. A storage shed keeps the garage free for the cars it was built for, and the attached two-car garage itself is sized for the SUVs and electric vehicles that have replaced the compact sedans of 1964 — a detail that matters to today's modern buyer. A neighborhood that rewards the buyer who already knows the Twin Cities, 1219 Galvin sits inside West St. Paul's inner ring — close enough to Robert Street's shops and restaurants for daily convenience and positioned for an easy commute to either downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis. It is the kind of pocket a longtime metro resident recognizes immediately as a really good value. The established infrastructure, mature trees, a below-premium entry price relative to Mendota Heights or Highland Park next door, and a school district — ISD 197 — that continues to get recognized on its own merits. First showings on a home like this tend to become first offers. If you are watching this listing rather than touring it, you are already behind the buyer who isn't.

Listing Details MLS# 7110728

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: 1964
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1164
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2022
Below Grd Total SqFt: 400
Total SqFt: 2422
Total Finished Sqft: 2422.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1164
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 130 x 60
Acres: 0.18
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Partially Finished; Storage Space Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Free and Clear Exterior: Fiber Board; Stucco Fencing: Chain Link; Full; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Combo Parking Characteristics: Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Insulated Garage Road Frontage: City Street Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level Stories: Three Level Split Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 475000
ListPrice: 475000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1219
Street Name: Galvin
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Dakota
State: MN
Zip Code: 55118

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 5672
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2022
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 400

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 21 x 19
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 16
Garage Square Feet: 420
Floor Drain: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 22
Section#: 18
Township#: 28

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: ICKLERS 3RD ADDITION 11 6 S 24 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 6 & N 32.2 FT OF LOT 11 BLK 6 & PT VAC ALLEY ADJ
Listing City: West Saint Paul
Map Page: 122
Municipality: West Saint Paul
School District: West St. Paul-Mendota Hts.-Eagan
School District Phone: 651-403-7002
Zip Plus 4: 2060
Property ID Number: 423495206110
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 5672
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: THE ALLURE OF LIVING HERE Adorable MCM with a floor plan that never went out of style. Set behind a deep, sun-soaked front lawn and framed by mature shade trees, 1219 Galvin presents the kind of quiet, established curb appeal that cannot be built new: crisp gray siding, a white brick facade, black shutters, and a covered brick-columned entry that has been welcoming friends and family for six decades. Step through the front door into a large foyer, and the MCM claim makes its case immediately; a vaulted, open-beam living room anchored by gleaming hardwood floors, sophisticated double-sided cove lighting hugs the walls of the LR and DR. Engaging sightlines that carry straight through the entire house. It is a floor plan the suburbs of the 1960's in the Twin Cities got right the first time — a formal room for company, a separate family gathering space one level removed, and even a den/office (pretty fancy at the time-and still is actually). Just enough half-flights of separation that something busy in one room never has to compete with a quiet conversation in another. Downstairs, the classic, white-washed brick fireplace warms a dressy-casual family room built for exactly the kind of evenings that make a house a home. The finished lower level adds a hobby/laundry room and a full recreation room for everything else a busy household needs space for. Built with materials that have been meticulously maintained so they have aged into character fashionably. Gleaming hardwood floors and preserved natural woodwork were standard specification in 1964, not upgrades — which is exactly why they read as a luxury to a 2026 buyer accustomed to laminate and builder-grade trim. Vaulted, open-beam ceilings lift the main living space well beyond what a typical suburban split offers, and a kitchen window over the sink turns a daily chore into a pleasant view of the fenced backyard beyond. None of this is manufactured character. It is the accumulated result of a well-built home that has simply been allowed to be what it always was. The large, flat lot was built for the way people actually use a backyard. Once outside, a private patio draws you into a fully fenced backyard shaded by mature trees — the kind of outdoor room that hosts a summer of dinners rather than a token strip of grass. A storage shed keeps the garage free for the cars it was built for, and the attached two-car garage itself is sized for the SUVs and electric vehicles that have replaced the compact sedans of 1964 — a detail that matters to today's modern buyer. A neighborhood that rewards the buyer who already knows the Twin Cities, 1219 Galvin sits inside West St. Paul's inner ring — close enough to Robert Street's shops and restaurants for daily convenience and positioned for an easy commute to either downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis. It is the kind of pocket a longtime metro resident recognizes immediately as a really good value. The established infrastructure, mature trees, a below-premium entry price relative to Mendota Heights or Highland Park next door, and a school district — ISD 197 — that continues to get recognized on its own merits. First showings on a home like this tend to become first offers. If you are watching this listing rather than touring it, you are already behind the buyer who isn't.
Directions: Moreland, east from Delaware to Galvin-north

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Patio: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Appliances

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

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

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

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Primary: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes
Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Free and Clear: Yes

Exterior

Fiber Board: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Fencing

Chain Link: Yes
Full: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

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

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

Three Level Split: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	12 x 12	Main
Family Room	18 x 16	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	15 x 14	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	12 x 11	Upper
Foyer	7 x 6	Main
Hobby Room	14 x 10	Lower
Kitchen	14 x 12	Main
Living Room	19 X 13	Main
Office	11 x 11	Main
Recreation Room	24 x 23	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	14 x 11	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	14 x 12	Upper

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional

Last Updated: July - 18 - 2026

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