291 Macalester Street, Saint Paul, MN 55105

New Listing
$780,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,450 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Pending
Current Price: $780,000 List Date: 7/06/2026 Last Modified: 7/06/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this exceptional Craftsman-style two-story home nestled in the heart of St. Paul’s highly sought-after Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined block, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence blends timeless character with modern comfort and thoughtful design. Set proudly above the street behind a charming picket fence, the home showcases exquisite original craftsmanship, including natural woodwork, leaded-glass windows, built-in bookcases, and elegant arched doorways. A sunny east-facing front porch welcomes you into the spacious living room, which flows seamlessly into the formal dining room featuring a handsome built-in buffet—perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The heart of the home is the custom-designed chef’s kitchen, offering quartersawn oak cabinetry, granite countertops, classic subway tile, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and abundant workspace. The kitchen opens to a light-filled family room ...

Listing Details MLS# 7057509

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
1915
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1205
Above Grd Total SqFt
2245
Below Grd Total SqFt
1205
Total SqFt
3450
Total Finished Sqft
2245.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1205
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
58x120
Acres
0.15
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Ductless Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Egress Windows Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Stucco Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Main Level Fencing: Partial; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 4 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-07-06
Contingency
None
Original List Price
780000
ListPrice
780000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
291
Street Name
Macalester
Street Suffix
Street
Postal City
Saint Paul
County
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55105
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Macalester Villas

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
12892
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2245

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
MAAR
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
31x21
Garage Door Height
8
Garage Square Feet
712
Finished Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
09
Township#
28

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
MACALESTER VILLAS N 1O FT OF LOT 5 AND ALL OF LOT 4 BLK 5
Listing City
Saint Paul
Map Page
121
Municipality
Saint Paul
School District
St. Paul
School District Phone
651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4
2033
Property ID Number
092823110054
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
12892
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to this exceptional Craftsman-style two-story home nestled in the heart of St. Paul’s highly sought-after Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined block, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence blends timeless character with modern comfort and thoughtful design. Set proudly above the street behind a charming picket fence, the home showcases exquisite original craftsmanship, including natural woodwork, leaded-glass windows, built-in bookcases, and elegant arched doorways. A sunny east-facing front porch welcomes you into the spacious living room, which flows seamlessly into the formal dining room featuring a handsome built-in buffet—perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The heart of the home is the custom-designed chef’s kitchen, offering quartersawn oak cabinetry, granite countertops, classic subway tile, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and abundant workspace. The kitchen opens to a light-filled family room with a cozy fireplace and views of the expansive backyard. Step outside to enjoy the large paver patio, level yard, and a rare oversized 3-car garage featuring 11foot ceilings and a versatile storage loft. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, an updated full bath, and an extraordinary primary suite complete with vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, a walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bath. The unfinished lower level offers excellent future expansion potential, complete with an egress window and ample space to create additional living areas, a home office, fitness room, or guest suite. Meticulously maintained and rich in character, this special home offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy one of St. Paul's most beloved neighborhoods, just moments from parks, shops, restaurants, and everything Macalester-Groveland has to offer.
Directions
94 Snelling, S to St. Claire, W 1 blk to Macalester, to home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Patio
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Egress Windows
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

In Basement
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Light
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

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
Dining Room 14x12 Main
Family Room 17x14 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 16x15 Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 12x10 Upper
Kitchen 17x14 Main
Living Room 23x13 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 13x12 Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom 13x11 Upper
Patio 23x15 Main
IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
Last Updated: July - 06 - 2026
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