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2016 Laurel Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

$680,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,080 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active

Current Price: $680,000 List Date: 6/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/28/2026

Overview

Description

Stately and inviting Merriam Park 5 bedroom home on a prominent corner lot and spacious lawn. Sitting on a hill, with expansive views of the neighborhood. This is an estate, with only a few owners since it was built in 1910. The glassed-in three-season porch opens to a spacious foyer and oak staircase. There are solid oak floors and paired Ionic colonnades that separate the foyer, living room and dining room. The main floor features beveled and stained glass windows as well as a dining room buffet with beveled glass. In the kitchen (19x12.5) there is a pantry and back staircase leading to the second floor. There is ample kitchen cabinet storage and countertop expanse. Upstairs are the four bedrooms, a linen cupboard and a full bath. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet that runs the entire length of the room. The fifth bedroom (lower level) has its own entrance. There are numerous closet and storage rooms throughout this home. The lower-level 5th bedroom has an egress window, 3/ ... (Read more) Stately and inviting Merriam Park 5 bedroom home on a prominent corner lot and spacious lawn. Sitting on a hill, with expansive views of the neighborhood. This is an estate, with only a few owners since it was built in 1910. The glassed-in three-season porch opens to a spacious foyer and oak staircase. There are solid oak floors and paired Ionic colonnades that separate the foyer, living room and dining room. The main floor features beveled and stained glass windows as well as a dining room buffet with beveled glass. In the kitchen (19x12.5) there is a pantry and back staircase leading to the second floor. There is ample kitchen cabinet storage and countertop expanse. Upstairs are the four bedrooms, a linen cupboard and a full bath. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet that runs the entire length of the room. The fifth bedroom (lower level) has its own entrance. There are numerous closet and storage rooms throughout this home. The lower-level 5th bedroom has an egress window, 3/4 bath, and space and placement for installing a potential kitchenette. On this level there is a room that could be storage for canning or wine. On the third floor, the attic has been drywalled. A new owner can significantly increase square footage with spackling, paint and floor coverings. The kitchen patio door leads to a 21 x 12.5 deck, and looks out on the large yard, and the lofted two-level garage. The garage loft has 5 steps up to its own 9x7.5 deck. The home is air conditioned with two ductless mini-split condensers. Each of the 4 upper level bedrooms has direct AC, as well as the main floor (5 total). Many of the mechanicals are new or newer. (2022 new boiler. 2 Daikin mini-split condensers, one of which was installed in 2023. 50-gallon water heater new March 2026. Boehm checks HVAC annually. In the back yard, the newer garage was designed with a just-above-ground level loft and an over-sized garage entrance on the street level. Solid construction garage, with upgraded laminate beams. The 530 sq ft. loft (suitable for art, workout and hobbies) has storage off to the side, and storage above the loft itself. Shutters open for lots of light. Vibrant neighborhood of diverse restaurants, cafes and independent shops. It is a pleasant walk down the block to favorites such as Gus Gus, Estelle, Groveland Tap, Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company, Los Ocampo, Nellie's Ice Cream, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Mario's Italian-American restaurant. Finished Square footage does not include the third floor.

Listing Details MLS# 7083436

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Other Parking Spaces: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1910
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1150
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1930
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1150
Total SqFt: 3080
Total Finished Sqft: 2252.00
FireplaceYN: No
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1917
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 168x54x169x54
Acres: 0.21
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: Wheelchair Ramp Air Conditioning: Ductless Basement: Partially Finished Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Vinyl Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Radiator Laundry: Sink Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Outbuildings: Studio; Workshop Parking Characteristics: Covered; Garage Door Opener; Insulated Garage; Storage; Other Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 680000
ListPrice: 680000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2016
Street Name: Laurel
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Merriam Park Third Addition, To

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 9198
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 26x39.5+7x17.5
Partially Finished: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1930
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 322

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 26.5x26
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 18
Garage Square Feet: 689
Covered: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes
Storage: Yes
Other: 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 THIRD ADDITION TO LOT 1 BLK 2
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 107
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 5808
Property ID Number: 042823230019
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 9198
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Stately and inviting Merriam Park 5 bedroom home on a prominent corner lot and spacious lawn. Sitting on a hill, with expansive views of the neighborhood. This is an estate, with only a few owners since it was built in 1910. The glassed-in three-season porch opens to a spacious foyer and oak staircase. There are solid oak floors and paired Ionic colonnades that separate the foyer, living room and dining room. The main floor features beveled and stained glass windows as well as a dining room buffet with beveled glass. In the kitchen (19x12.5) there is a pantry and back staircase leading to the second floor. There is ample kitchen cabinet storage and countertop expanse. Upstairs are the four bedrooms, a linen cupboard and a full bath. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet that runs the entire length of the room. The fifth bedroom (lower level) has its own entrance. There are numerous closet and storage rooms throughout this home. The lower-level 5th bedroom has an egress window, 3/4 bath, and space and placement for installing a potential kitchenette. On this level there is a room that could be storage for canning or wine. On the third floor, the attic has been drywalled. A new owner can significantly increase square footage with spackling, paint and floor coverings. The kitchen patio door leads to a 21 x 12.5 deck, and looks out on the large yard, and the lofted two-level garage. The garage loft has 5 steps up to its own 9x7.5 deck. The home is air conditioned with two ductless mini-split condensers. Each of the 4 upper level bedrooms has direct AC, as well as the main floor (5 total). Many of the mechanicals are new or newer. (2022 new boiler. 2 Daikin mini-split condensers, one of which was installed in 2023. 50-gallon water heater new March 2026. Boehm checks HVAC annually. In the back yard, the newer garage was designed with a just-above-ground level loft and an over-sized garage entrance on the street level. Solid construction garage, with upgraded laminate beams. The 530 sq ft. loft (suitable for art, workout and hobbies) has storage off to the side, and storage above the loft itself. Shutters open for lots of light. Vibrant neighborhood of diverse restaurants, cafes and independent shops. It is a pleasant walk down the block to favorites such as Gus Gus, Estelle, Groveland Tap, Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company, Los Ocampo, Nellie's Ice Cream, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Mario's Italian-American restaurant. Finished Square footage does not include the third floor.
Directions: Summit Avenue, north on Wilder to the corner of Laurel.

Accessible

Wheelchair Ramp: Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Radiator: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Sink: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light: Yes

Outbuildings

Studio: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Enclosed: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Glass Enclosed: Yes
Other: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Three Season Porch	26x9.5	Main
Amusement Room	29.5x26	Third
Deck	21x12.5	Main
Dining Room	15x15.5	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	16.5x12	Basement
First (1st) Bedroom	12x14.5	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	10x12.5	Upper
Foyer	12.5x11.5	Main
Kitchen	19x12.5	Main
Laundry	8x9.5	Basement
Living Room	18x13	Main
Loft	26.5x20
Second (2nd) Bedroom	11.5x11.25	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12x11	Upper

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: June - 28 - 2026

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