1736 Hillcrest Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116

New Listing
$599,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,444 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active
Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 6/19/2026 Last Modified: 6/19/2026

Overview

Description

Set on one of Highland Park's most beautiful and established tree-lined streets, 1736 Hillcrest Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial 1927 home in one of Saint Paul's most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering nearly 2,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, the home is rich with character, flexibility, and untapped potential. Hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious family room featuring built-in bookshelves, a wet bar, gas cooktop, and undercounter refrigerator provide a strong architectural foundation ready for the next owner's vision. The versatile floor plan accommodates a variety of lifestyles, with a main-floor bedroom, a bathroom with a shower on every level, and spaces that easily support multigenerational living, guests, children, pets, or work-from-home needs. The spacious primary bedroom includes a cozy reading nook, while a second-floor bedroom offers built-in bed platforms and the adjacent office features brand-new flooring. Recent ...

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Listing Details MLS# 7090799

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
1927
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1446
Above Grd Total SqFt
1998
Below Grd Total SqFt
1446
Total SqFt
3444
Total Finished Sqft
2498.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1446
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
62x125
Acres
0.17
Assessment Pending
Yes
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Partially Finished; Tile Shower Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Hot Water Lock Box Type: Combo Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
599000
ListPrice
599000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1736
Street Name
Hillcrest
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55116
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Lanes Highland Park

Assessments

Assessment Balance
216.26
Tax With Assessments
9864

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1998
Finished SqFt Below Ground
500

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
300

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
16
Township#
28

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LANES HIGHLAND PARK W 1/2 OF LOT 9 AND ALL OF LOT 10 BLK 16
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
121
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
2151
Property ID Number
162823120119
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
9647.74
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Set on one of Highland Park's most beautiful and established tree-lined streets, 1736 Hillcrest Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial 1927 home in one of Saint Paul's most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering nearly 2,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, the home is rich with character, flexibility, and untapped potential. Hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious family room featuring built-in bookshelves, a wet bar, gas cooktop, and undercounter refrigerator provide a strong architectural foundation ready for the next owner's vision. The versatile floor plan accommodates a variety of lifestyles, with a main-floor bedroom, a bathroom with a shower on every level, and spaces that easily support multigenerational living, guests, children, pets, or work-from-home needs. The spacious primary bedroom includes a cozy reading nook, while a second-floor bedroom offers built-in bed platforms and the adjacent office features brand-new flooring. Recent improvements include a brand-new roof, upgraded electrical panel, fresh paint in many rooms, and a freshly painted deck overlooking the fenced backyard. A rare street-level driveway provides easy access to the garage, while the finished lower level offers additional living space ideal for recreation, exercise, hobbies, or a home theater. Just a short walk from Highland Village, Highland National Golf Course, and a variety of public, private, and parochial schools, this is an opportunity to invest in location, space, and long-term potential in one of Saint Paul's most enduring neighborhoods.
Directions
In the heart of Highland Park. Hillcrest and Davern

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Concrete Block
Yes
Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Tile Shower
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Family Room 14x23 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 10x21 Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 11x16 Upper
Kitchen 11x13 Main
Living Room 12x21 Main
Living Room 11x11 Main
Recreation Room 11x23 Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom 10x12 Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom 11x14 Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Minneapolis Downtown
Last Updated: June - 19 - 2026
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