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1937 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

New Listing

$885,000

Enjoy evenings on the welcoming open front porch.

There is natural woodwork throughout the main floor.

The formal living room is a lovely space to visit with guests.

The original built-in buffet still has the original leaded glass door fronts.

Fun half bath tucked under the front stairs.

Enjoy seating at the island, perfect for entertaining or a quick bite!

Additional prep space for multiple cooks in the kitchen.

There is plenty of storage in the full pantry right off of the kitchen.

Stunning details like exposed brick work add character and charm!

The back mudroom is ideal for all of your winter gear!

Dual sinks in the bathroom off of the second level primary suite.

This large bedroom spans the entire front of the home, filling this room with natural light.

Another of three bedrooms on the second level.

Never haul laundry down to the basement again with the second level laundry.

The huge top floor could be a large family room or second primary suite.

Cozy nooks and window seats add charm throughout the home.

k in the top level three quarter bathroom.

The unfinished basement could be utilized

Another three quarter bathroom in the basement.

Charming garage with room above for storage, or finish for even more space.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,080 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $885,000 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 6/19/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the heart of Merriam Park, this classic brick two-story home beautifully blends timeless charm with modern convenience. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, while inside you’ll find rich natural woodwork and gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main level. The home has been thoughtfully redesigned to blend the original 1888 charm with today's modern amenities. The floor plan offers exceptional living and entertaining spaces, including a formal living room, adjoining family room, formal dining room, and an updated, eat-in kitchen featuring a center island and separate walk-in pantry. A convenient mudroom off the back of the home adds everyday functionality, while an adorable tucked-away powder room beneath the stairs provides the perfect main-floor guest bath. You will love the convenience of both front and back stairs! The second level offers three bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with dual sinks and a step-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full b ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7089534

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: 1888
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1050
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3091
Below Grd Total SqFt: 989
Total SqFt: 4080
Total Finished Sqft: 3132.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1050
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 40x150
Acres: 0.13
Assessment Pending: Yes
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Porch; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet Appliances: Chandelier; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Basement: Full; Partially Finished Bath Description: Double Sink; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Family Room; Main Level Fencing: Full; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning Foundation: Stone Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: In Hall; Upper Level Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks) Parking Characteristics: Insulated Garage Road Frontage: City Street Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 3 BR on One Level; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: More Than 2 Stories Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 885000
ListPrice: 885000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1937
Street Name: Selby
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Merriam Park/Lexington-Hamline

Assessments

Assessment Installment: 216
Tax With Assessments: 16350
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3011
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 121

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 576
Insulated Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 04
Township#: 28

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: MERRIAM PARK SECOND ADD W 1O FT OF LOT 13 AND E 3O FT OF LOT 12 BLK 10
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 107
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 5945
Property ID Number: 042823210045
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 16134
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Located in the heart of Merriam Park, this classic brick two-story home beautifully blends timeless charm with modern convenience. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, while inside you’ll find rich natural woodwork and gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main level. The home has been thoughtfully redesigned to blend the original 1888 charm with today's modern amenities. The floor plan offers exceptional living and entertaining spaces, including a formal living room, adjoining family room, formal dining room, and an updated, eat-in kitchen featuring a center island and separate walk-in pantry. A convenient mudroom off the back of the home adds everyday functionality, while an adorable tucked-away powder room beneath the stairs provides the perfect main-floor guest bath. You will love the convenience of both front and back stairs! The second level offers three bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with dual sinks and a step-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom, including one that spans the entire front of the second floor of the home with beautiful south-facing windows that fill the space with natural light. You’ll also appreciate the convenience of full-size front-loading laundry on this level. The versatile third floor offers incredible flexibility, serving beautifully as a family room, guest retreat, or second primary suite, complete with a large walk-in closet and full bathroom. The clean, dry unfinished basement provides abundant storage, an additional three-quarter bathroom, and a second laundry area. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard and an oversized insulated two-car garage with unfinished bonus space above, offering endless potential for future expansion, studio space, or additional storage. This is a rare opportunity to own a character-filled home in one of Saint Paul’s most beloved neighborhoods.
Directions: Summit to Prior, north to Selby, east to home.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Porch: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Full Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Stone: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

In Hall: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks): Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Front Porch: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

2nd Floor Laundry: Yes
3 BR on One Level: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

More Than 2 Stories: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	15.5x11.4	Main
Family Room	14.2x14	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	28.3x22.8	Third
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	11.5x8.1	Upper
Foyer	9.4x7.8	Main
Kitchen	12.11x12.10	Main
Living Room	11.7x13.9	Main
Primary Bath	9.3x4.7	Third
Primary Bath	8.5x4.5	Upper
Mud Room	11.9x11	Main
Pantry (Walk-In)	5.10x5	Main
Porch	22.9x6.5	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	14.2x14	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	16.9x13.9	Upper

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 19 - 2026

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