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1648 Hillcrest Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116

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$700,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,037 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active

Current Price: $700,000 List Date: 6/26/2026 Last Modified: 6/29/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 1648 Hillcrest Avenue! Perched atop one of Highland Park's most desirable locations near the iconic Highland Water Tower, this charming two-story home offers the space, character, and updates today's buyers are seeking. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and nearly 3,000 finished square feet, there's room for everyone to live, work, and entertain. The main level is filled with timeless charm, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, a recently remodeled powder room, a comfortable family room perfect for gathering on game day, and a bright sunroom that makes an ideal home office or reading retreat. The remodeled kitchen is truly the heart of the home, offering excellent space for cooking, hosting, and everyday living. Step outside to the fully fenced backyard, where a generous patio creates the perfect setting for summer dinners, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, each with ample closet space, along with a f ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7098035

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: 1936
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1040
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2408
Below Grd Total SqFt: 629
Total SqFt: 3037
Total Finished Sqft: 3046.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 960
Power Company: Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 58 x 125
Acres: 0.16
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Patio; Walk-In Closet Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Storage Space; Tile Shower Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Aluminum Siding; Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: Main Level Fencing: Chain Link Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Baseboard; Forced Air Internet Options: Cable Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Room; Lower Level Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles; Flat; Rubber Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: Inspection
Original List Price: 700000
ListPrice: 700000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1648
Street Name: Hillcrest
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55116
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Hardenbergh Heights

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 11644
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 30 x 32
Concrete Block: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Tile Shower: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2408
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 638

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 20 x 20
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 9
Garage Square Feet: 400

Public Survey Info

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

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: HARDENBERGH HEIGHTS W 18 FT OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3 BLK 7
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 121
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 2149
Property ID Number: 162823110105
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 11644
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to 1648 Hillcrest Avenue! Perched atop one of Highland Park's most desirable locations near the iconic Highland Water Tower, this charming two-story home offers the space, character, and updates today's buyers are seeking. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and nearly 3,000 finished square feet, there's room for everyone to live, work, and entertain. The main level is filled with timeless charm, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, a recently remodeled powder room, a comfortable family room perfect for gathering on game day, and a bright sunroom that makes an ideal home office or reading retreat. The remodeled kitchen is truly the heart of the home, offering excellent space for cooking, hosting, and everyday living. Step outside to the fully fenced backyard, where a generous patio creates the perfect setting for summer dinners, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, each with ample closet space, along with a full bathroom showcasing the classic character of period tilework. Continue to the third level, where vintage 1950s paneling adds warmth and personality. Currently used as a bedroom, this flexible space could serve as a home office, playroom, studio, or guest suite, with additional attic access offering future expansion potential. The lower level provides even more living space with a large recreation room ideal for movie nights, game days, or hobbies, along with a convenient three-quarter bathroom. Ample Storage space for your books or display items. A rare combination of size, character, and location in the heart of Highland Park—this is a home you won't want to miss.
Directions: Ford Parkway to Davern- South on Davern to Hillcrest- East to home. Home on your right

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Patio: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes

Appliances

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

Bath Description

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

Construction Materials

Block: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Circuit Breakers: Yes

Exterior

Aluminum Siding: Yes
Brick/Stone: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Main Level: Yes

Fencing

Chain Link: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes

Laundry

In Basement: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes
Flat: Yes
Rubber: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	12 x 11	Main
Family Room	10 x 18	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	11 x 22	Third
First (1st) Bedroom	10 x 14	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	12 x 12	Upper
Kitchen	12 x 15	Main
Living Room	17 x 16	Main
Recreation Room	30 x 22	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	10 x 17	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12 x 12	Upper

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 29 - 2026

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