436 Portland Avenue, #14 Saint Paul, MN 55102

$420,000
Active
estimated monthly payment
2 Beds  |  1 Baths  |  1,209 Sq Ft  |  Low Rise 3- Level  |  MLS # 6509502
  • Historic Ramsey Hill neighborhood! Well maintained in excellent condition throughout, this building commands a stately presence on a corner lot. The association is exceptionally well run. Maintenance is realistically budgeted  to avoid assessments.
    Historic Ramsey Hill neighborhood! Well maintained in excellent condition throughout, this building commands a stately presence on a corner lot. The association is exceptionally well run. Maintenance is realistically budgeted to avoid assessments.
  • Walkable to restaurants, buses and yet tucked away in a quiet neighborhood.  Street parking is readily available for guests.
    Walkable to restaurants, buses and yet tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Street parking is readily available for guests.
  • Artisan metalwork defines the rear stairway and deck system.  The width and design of the stairway facilitates the  ease of the furniture
    Artisan metalwork defines the rear stairway and deck system. The width and design of the stairway facilitates the ease of the furniture "move-in and move-out" process. Condo #14 has a semi-private deck area for personal use. Flooring is cement.
  • The building is brick, the decks are no-maintenance cement and Trex decking, walkways and patios are charming pavers...all in excellent condition.  This walkway leads from the back stairway to the garages which are accessed from Arundel Street.
    The building is brick, the decks are no-maintenance cement and Trex decking, walkways and patios are charming pavers...all in excellent condition. This walkway leads from the back stairway to the garages which are accessed from Arundel Street.
  • Nathan Hale Park is just a few steps away!  Two more parks are within a block away--Summit Overlook Park and Cochran Park.  It is walking distance to Grand Ave & Selby Ave restaurants & shops as well as downtown St. Paul and St. Paul Cathedral.
    Nathan Hale Park is just a few steps away! Two more parks are within a block away--Summit Overlook Park and Cochran Park. It is walking distance to Grand Ave & Selby Ave restaurants & shops as well as downtown St. Paul and St. Paul Cathedral.
  • Wlcome to the foyer! Once inside the vestibule, the main door is locked., ensuring security. Residents can unlock the main door for guests electronically from  their condo.  Sidelight and transom windows provide lots of natural light.
    Wlcome to the foyer! Once inside the vestibule, the main door is locked., ensuring security. Residents can unlock the main door for guests electronically from their condo. Sidelight and transom windows provide lots of natural light.
  • This elegant staircase is a work of art.  The woodwork is in its original condition exuding the charm and master workmanship of the era.  Each of the 4 levels is home to two residents.  Condo #14 is on the 3rd floor.
    This elegant staircase is a work of art. The woodwork is in its original condition exuding the charm and master workmanship of the era. Each of the 4 levels is home to two residents. Condo #14 is on the 3rd floor.
  • This photo shows the beauty of the massive curved railing. The staircase is flooded with natural light from the architectually significant skylight above.  This building has many unique features that bear noting.
    This photo shows the beauty of the massive curved railing. The staircase is flooded with natural light from the architectually significant skylight above. This building has many unique features that bear noting.
  • Crown moldings, smooth finish ceilings,  tall baseboards, hardwood floors, and the wood encasements surrounding the room transitions underscores the feeling of quality and ambiance. Note the open floor plan between the living and dining rooms.
    Crown moldings, smooth finish ceilings, tall baseboards, hardwood floors, and the wood encasements surrounding the room transitions underscores the feeling of quality and ambiance. Note the open floor plan between the living and dining rooms.
  • Living Room has space for a seating area as wll as a game table, if desired.
    Living Room has space for a seating area as wll as a game table, if desired.
  • Recently added is the door which opens to the front deck.  It is rare to find both front and back decks in a condo.  (The east end of this deck is for the other 3rd floor resident's use.)
    Recently added is the door which opens to the front deck. It is rare to find both front and back decks in a condo. (The east end of this deck is for the other 3rd floor resident's use.)
  • The fireplace and flanking built-ins lend ambiance to the room.
    The fireplace and flanking built-ins lend ambiance to the room.
  • Excepting the small kitchen window, all other windows have been refurbished and are in excellent condition.
    Excepting the small kitchen window, all other windows have been refurbished and are in excellent condition.
  • Desirable benefits of having both front and back windows are to provide an abundance of natural light and cross ventilation.
    Desirable benefits of having both front and back windows are to provide an abundance of natural light and cross ventilation.
  • Taken from the fireplace this photo shows that there is space enough at the far end of the room for an additional purpose such as a desk, game table, shelving, etc. Noteworthy is the wall unit above the mirror which provides air conditioning.
    Taken from the fireplace this photo shows that there is space enough at the far end of the room for an additional purpose such as a desk, game table, shelving, etc. Noteworthy is the wall unit above the mirror which provides air conditioning.
  • This view of the deck is oriented towards the west.  It has maintenance-free Trex decking.
    This view of the deck is oriented towards the west. It has maintenance-free Trex decking.
  • This photo of the eastern orientation of the front deck shows the back of the neighbor's couches.  The space beyond the couches is considered to be the neighbor's semi-private deck space. The neighbors have their own access door.
    This photo of the eastern orientation of the front deck shows the back of the neighbor's couches. The space beyond the couches is considered to be the neighbor's semi-private deck space. The neighbors have their own access door.
  • The strength of the self-managed association provides peace of mind to the residents.  Residents take pride in the condition and beauty of the building.
    The strength of the self-managed association provides peace of mind to the residents. Residents take pride in the condition and beauty of the building.
  • The hallway leads to two bedrooms and a fex room (work room, den, office, music room, etc), laundry, and full bathroom. The hardwood floors throughout the condo are in excellent condition.
    The hallway leads to two bedrooms and a fex room (work room, den, office, music room, etc), laundry, and full bathroom. The hardwood floors throughout the condo are in excellent condition.
  • The connectivity of the main living area can be seen in this photo.
    The connectivity of the main living area can be seen in this photo.
  • A few steps away at the east end of the block is Nathan Hill Park. It is a public park and a convenient spot to picnic, read a book, play space, etc.
    A few steps away at the east end of the block is Nathan Hill Park. It is a public park and a convenient spot to picnic, read a book, play space, etc.
  • Thre is  lot to like about this dining room!  The spaciousnss is enhanced by the recessed built-in buffet, providing a lighted serving counter for many uses and storage. Hardwood floors and the brick accent wall with window sconces add to the charm.
    Thre is lot to like about this dining room! The spaciousnss is enhanced by the recessed built-in buffet, providing a lighted serving counter for many uses and storage. Hardwood floors and the brick accent wall with window sconces add to the charm.
  • The built-in buffet has overhead accent recessed lighting.
    The built-in buffet has overhead accent recessed lighting.
  • The doorway at the left of the photo leads to the kitchen.
    The doorway at the left of the photo leads to the kitchen.
  • The kitchen has a surprising amount of storage. In addition to the cupboards seen in this photo, there are ample pantry closets.
    The kitchen has a surprising amount of storage. In addition to the cupboards seen in this photo, there are ample pantry closets.
  • Next to the stainless steel refrigerator are two tall pantry cabinets.  Additionally, next in line is an open closet with a curtain.  Behind he rerigerator is yet another nook for additional storage.
    Next to the stainless steel refrigerator are two tall pantry cabinets. Additionally, next in line is an open closet with a curtain. Behind he rerigerator is yet another nook for additional storage.
  • Imagine the southern sunshine that comes streaming into this kitchen! The decking structure was designed for easy ingress and egress of furniture through the two patio doors, both of which open.  This association allows grills on the deck.
    Imagine the southern sunshine that comes streaming into this kitchen! The decking structure was designed for easy ingress and egress of furniture through the two patio doors, both of which open. This association allows grills on the deck.
  • Note the butcher block hinged extension to the counter. Pull up a stool for a friend at the butcher block counter and have a chat while cooking! The Flex Room has white storage cabinets which the sellers plan to include with the home.
    Note the butcher block hinged extension to the counter. Pull up a stool for a friend at the butcher block counter and have a chat while cooking! The Flex Room has white storage cabinets which the sellers plan to include with the home.
  • These cabinets, counter and shelves are also included in the sale of the house.  The windows have all been refurbished except for the one small window in the kitchen.
    These cabinets, counter and shelves are also included in the sale of the house. The windows have all been refurbished except for the one small window in the kitchen.
  • The Flex Room is accessed from both the hallway and the kitchen.
    The Flex Room is accessed from both the hallway and the kitchen.
  • The owner's bedroom is at the end of the hallway by the bathroom. Features include a ceiling fan, smooth finish ceiling, an air conditioning wall unit, chair rail, crown moulding, high baseboard, refurbished window, and a large closet.
    The owner's bedroom is at the end of the hallway by the bathroom. Features include a ceiling fan, smooth finish ceiling, an air conditioning wall unit, chair rail, crown moulding, high baseboard, refurbished window, and a large closet.
  • Owner's bedroom photo taken from the closet.
    Owner's bedroom photo taken from the closet.
  • Featured here is the 6-paneled door with a transom window and pencil trim and tall capping detail, both above the door and the closet as well.
    Featured here is the 6-paneled door with a transom window and pencil trim and tall capping detail, both above the door and the closet as well.
  • This full bath has a shower addition to the claw foot soaking tub.  The furniture style vanity is in keeping with the vintage home, as is the hexagonal floor tile. Note the raised faucet attached to the wall. Subway tile covers the walls halfway up.
    This full bath has a shower addition to the claw foot soaking tub. The furniture style vanity is in keeping with the vintage home, as is the hexagonal floor tile. Note the raised faucet attached to the wall. Subway tile covers the walls halfway up.
  • The all-important washer/dryer in Condo #14 is next to the bathroom and primary bedroom. There is also an auxiliary laundry with coin-operated washers/dryers in the common space in the basement.
    The all-important washer/dryer in Condo #14 is next to the bathroom and primary bedroom. There is also an auxiliary laundry with coin-operated washers/dryers in the common space in the basement.
  • This condo has year round comfort with air conditioning in both bedrooms & the LR.The feature list is long: window seat, refurbished window, built-in bookcases & cabinets,  paneled wainscoting, smooth finish ceiling, crown molding & tall baseboard.
    This condo has year round comfort with air conditioning in both bedrooms & the LR.The feature list is long: window seat, refurbished window, built-in bookcases & cabinets, paneled wainscoting, smooth finish ceiling, crown molding & tall baseboard.
  • Hardwood floors are in very good condition.  Just move in and start making memories!
    Hardwood floors are in very good condition. Just move in and start making memories!
  • Few homes of this era have ceiling lights in the bedrooms.  Other special features are the transom windows and detailed trim capping the doors. Note the ledges that finish off the wainscoting.
    Few homes of this era have ceiling lights in the bedrooms. Other special features are the transom windows and detailed trim capping the doors. Note the ledges that finish off the wainscoting.
  • The covered back deck offers both sun and shade as the day progresses.  The two steps down to the deck are stained wood, floor is no-maintenance cement and the stairs are steel.  This building is awesome in quality.
    The covered back deck offers both sun and shade as the day progresses. The two steps down to the deck are stained wood, floor is no-maintenance cement and the stairs are steel. This building is awesome in quality.
  • Sixteen garages, all clean and well maintained. The cement driveway is kept in good repair. Condo #14 has the garage stall in the south bank of garages, the second one from the east.
    Sixteen garages, all clean and well maintained. The cement driveway is kept in good repair. Condo #14 has the garage stall in the south bank of garages, the second one from the east.
  • This garage space services three residents.  Condo #14 has the middle garage stall with the raised garage door in the photo.  He has installed a modular storage system for tools. (attachments are excluded) and a hanging platform.
    This garage space services three residents. Condo #14 has the middle garage stall with the raised garage door in the photo. He has installed a modular storage system for tools. (attachments are excluded) and a hanging platform.
  • It is walkable to the popular restaurant and shopping scene found in the Grand/Victoria area.
    It is walkable to the popular restaurant and shopping scene found in the Grand/Victoria area.
  • To access Condo #14, one enters the building through the eastern most entrance.  Each entrance has access to only 8 condos--two per floor and one garden condo-- 17 total condos.
    To access Condo #14, one enters the building through the eastern most entrance. Each entrance has access to only 8 condos--two per floor and one garden condo-- 17 total condos.
  • The professional landscaping on this property is beautiful and well maintained.  The decorative fencing completes the grandeur of the building.  It commands attention with elegance, architectural detailing and beauty.
    The professional landscaping on this property is beautiful and well maintained. The decorative fencing completes the grandeur of the building. It commands attention with elegance, architectural detailing and beauty.
  • The mature perennials provide a lush backdrop for the colorful flower arrangements.  The water fountain is a valued addition to the courtyard.
    The mature perennials provide a lush backdrop for the colorful flower arrangements. The water fountain is a valued addition to the courtyard.
  • Each condo has a storage room in the basement.  This one is owned by Condo #14.
    Each condo has a storage room in the basement. This one is owned by Condo #14.
  • Walkability is high:  the St Paul Cathedral is a favorite destination, as well as the popular Grand/Victoria and Selby/Dale shopping and dining districts.
    Walkability is high: the St Paul Cathedral is a favorite destination, as well as the popular Grand/Victoria and Selby/Dale shopping and dining districts.
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  • 436 Portland Avenue, #14, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Listing Photo  49
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  • 436 Portland Avenue, #14, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Listing Photo  52

About The Listing

A lower Summit Ave. neighborhood historic standout, this community of 17 condos has long been admired for its legacy style & architecture, its peaceful, convenient location, the individuality of each condo, as well as the stability of an association that not only preserves but adds value for the homeowners. A highly valued feature of this 3rd floor condo is both front and back 95% no-maintenance decks that enable flexible entertainment and a back entrance directly into the condo via a fabulous decorative and wide stairway convenient to the garage and for furniture moving. In addition to the two bedrooms this home features a spacious LR with a fireplace, open to a large DR. Off of the kitchen is a flex room: office, hobby room, service bar, etc. A "must-have" is the stackable washer/dryer in the unit. There is also a coin-op laundry in the basement as well as a secure 9x11 storage closet for each condo. There is more storage in the garage which is a few steps from the back stairway.


Listing courtesy of Heidi G Wiessner, Edina Realty, Inc.
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Property Details

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Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Contingency Type: Subject to Statutory Rescission
Year Built: 1904
MLS #: 6509502
Bedrooms: 2
Square Feet: 1,209
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Price Per Square Foot: $347
Bathrooms (Half) : 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 0
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Description: Assigned, Covered, Detached, Concrete, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, No Int Access to Dwelling, Secured, Shared Garage/Stall, Storage
Sewer Description: City Sewer/Connected
Air Conditioning Type: Ductless Mini-Split
Water: City Water/Connected
Heat Type: Boiler, Hot Water
Basement: Storage/Locker, Stone/Rock
Construction Description: Brick/Stone
Roof Description: Age Over 8 Years, Flat
Days On Market (Continuous): 27
Disability Features: None
Latest Update: 05/09/2024
List Date: 04/12/2024
Listing Agent ID: 502010611
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
Listing Office ID: 5875
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Other
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fence: Other
Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
Pool Description: None
Lot Features: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Light
School District: St. Paul
Tax Year: 2023
HOA: Nathan Hill Park Associaton
Estimated Taxes: $5,886
HOA Fee: 724.0
Contingency Type: Subject to Statutory Rescission
HOA Frequency: Monthly
HOA Fee Inclusions: Maintenance Structure, Heating, Lawn Care, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Shared Amenities, Snow Removal, Water
HOA Requirment: 1
City: Saint Paul
Zip: 55102
County: Ramsey
Subdivision: Condo 214 Nathan Hale Park
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 05/09/24

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