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985 Cliff Road, Saint Paul, MN 55123

$1,200,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,667 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 390,298 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,200,000 List Date: 4/24/2026 Last Modified: 7/20/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to a truly exceptional offering in the heart of Eagan, where timeless craftsmanship meets the serenity of a private, cabin-inspired retreat. Set on nearly 8.96 picturesque acres, this one-of-a-kind multi-level home offers a rare blend of luxury, warmth, and natural beauty, with breathtaking views of a 4.5-acre pond from nearly every level. From the moment you arrive via the long, wooded driveway, you’ll feel a sense of escape. Inside, rich woodwork flows throughout the home, from the floors and trim to the custom railings, creating an inviting and cohesive design. A dramatic Chicago brick fireplace anchors the space, extending from the walk-out lower level to the soaring peak of the loft, adding both grandeur and comfort. Designed for both everyday living and memorable gatherings, the spacious kitchen features a large center island, double ovens, cooktop, appliance garage, and an informal dining area with sweeping views across the acreage. Multiple living spaces provide flexi ... (Read more) Welcome to a truly exceptional offering in the heart of Eagan, where timeless craftsmanship meets the serenity of a private, cabin-inspired retreat. Set on nearly 8.96 picturesque acres, this one-of-a-kind multi-level home offers a rare blend of luxury, warmth, and natural beauty, with breathtaking views of a 4.5-acre pond from nearly every level. From the moment you arrive via the long, wooded driveway, you’ll feel a sense of escape. Inside, rich woodwork flows throughout the home, from the floors and trim to the custom railings, creating an inviting and cohesive design. A dramatic Chicago brick fireplace anchors the space, extending from the walk-out lower level to the soaring peak of the loft, adding both grandeur and comfort. Designed for both everyday living and memorable gatherings, the spacious kitchen features a large center island, double ovens, cooktop, appliance garage, and an informal dining area with sweeping views across the acreage. Multiple living spaces provide flexibility and function, including a stunning sunroom filled with natural light, a loft overlooking the main living area, and a walk-out lower level that opens to an expansive patio. A true highlight of the home is the library retreat, offering a quiet, cozy space to read, work, or unwind while taking in peaceful pond views. It’s a rare and thoughtful feature that enhances the home’s sense of comfort and intentional design. The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary with its own deck overlooking the water, while outdoor living continues with multiple decks, freshly stained, creating seamless indoor-outdoor connection and endless opportunities to relax or entertain. Perfectly positioned near Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Twin Cities Premium Outlets, and convenient access to major highways, this property offers the best of both worlds, privacy and proximity. This is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. Where luxury meets the feeling of a true getaway, right here in Eagan. Too many updates to name here. Updates will be in the disclosures packet.

Listing Details MLS# 7047184

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1980
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Bath Half: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2093
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3713
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1954
Total SqFt: 5667
Total Finished Sqft: 5126.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2487
Garage Stalls: 3
Lot Dimensions: 324x1288x360x1125
Acres: 8.96
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Panoramic View; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Other Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Basement: Full; Storage Space Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 1/2 Primary; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; Full Basement; Bathroom Ensuite; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Family Room; Loft; Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: None Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Heavy; Tree Coverage - Medium Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Metal Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Four or More Level Split Water: Well Waterfront Type: Pond

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-05-20
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2026-07-17
Original List Price: 1200000
Sales Close Price: 1200000
ListPrice: 1200000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 985
Street Name: Cliff
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Dakota
State: MN
Zip Code: 55123

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 13276
Assessment Balance: 0
Assessment Installment: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3173
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1953

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 1020

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 26
Township#: 27

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: 26 27 23 SE OF SW EX E 330 FT EX W 660 FT EX PT S OF CLIFF RD
Listing City: Eagan
Map Page: 149
Municipality: Eagan
School District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan
School District Phone: 651-423-7700
Zip Plus 4: 1906
Property ID Number: 100260055015
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 13276
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to a truly exceptional offering in the heart of Eagan, where timeless craftsmanship meets the serenity of a private, cabin-inspired retreat. Set on nearly 8.96 picturesque acres, this one-of-a-kind multi-level home offers a rare blend of luxury, warmth, and natural beauty, with breathtaking views of a 4.5-acre pond from nearly every level. From the moment you arrive via the long, wooded driveway, you’ll feel a sense of escape. Inside, rich woodwork flows throughout the home, from the floors and trim to the custom railings, creating an inviting and cohesive design. A dramatic Chicago brick fireplace anchors the space, extending from the walk-out lower level to the soaring peak of the loft, adding both grandeur and comfort. Designed for both everyday living and memorable gatherings, the spacious kitchen features a large center island, double ovens, cooktop, appliance garage, and an informal dining area with sweeping views across the acreage. Multiple living spaces provide flexibility and function, including a stunning sunroom filled with natural light, a loft overlooking the main living area, and a walk-out lower level that opens to an expansive patio. A true highlight of the home is the library retreat, offering a quiet, cozy space to read, work, or unwind while taking in peaceful pond views. It’s a rare and thoughtful feature that enhances the home’s sense of comfort and intentional design. The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary with its own deck overlooking the water, while outdoor living continues with multiple decks, freshly stained, creating seamless indoor-outdoor connection and endless opportunities to relax or entertain. Perfectly positioned near Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Twin Cities Premium Outlets, and convenient access to major highways, this property offers the best of both worlds, privacy and proximity. This is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. Where luxury meets the feeling of a true getaway, right here in Eagan. Too many updates to name here. Updates will be in the disclosures packet.
Directions: From HWY 3 turn on Cliff Rd, turn right at the mail box. From anywhere else, get to Cliff road and do a Uturn at when your map tells you to, and then turn right at mailbox. Stay on Cliff Rd for about 5–7 miles Pass Pilot Knob Rd 985 Cliff Rd will be on your right

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Paneled Doors: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Sun Room: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Other: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Filtration System: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

Bath Description

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

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Informal Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Wood: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Loft: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes: Yes

Special Search

Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

Four or More Level Split: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront Type

Pond: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Deck	16.5 x 22.8	Main
Deck	15.4 x 7.4	Main
Deck	22.9 x 10.10	Upper
Deck	30.1 x 18.10	Basement
Deck	66.9 x 43.6	Lower
Dining Room		Main
Family Room	33.5 x 26.11	Basement
First (1st) Bedroom	18.9 x 25.11	Upper
Flex Room		Lower
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	13.8 x13.2	Upper
Foyer	7.5 x 19.1	Main
Informal Dining Room	8.8 x 13.2	Main
Kitchen	16.6 x 13.2	Main
Laundry	12.10 x 7.10	Main
Library	19.11 x 13.10	Upper
Living Room	26.5 x 26.11	Main
Loft	19.5 x 13.8	Upper
Patio		Lower
Pantry (Walk-In)	5.6 x 4.6	Main
Porch	13.6 x 10.0	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12.6x13.7	Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom	13.1 x 13.7	Lower

Listing Office: RE/MAX Advantage Plus

Last Updated: July - 20 - 2026

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